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2021, The Year Of Divine Shifting

The Year Of The Local Church, The Body Of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone isin Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

1 Corinthians 12:27-28 (NKJV) 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually. 28 And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.

Resolution--I resolve this year, 2021 to spend personal time with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by studying the gospel books (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) through this year and specifically reflecting on and “remembering” who I are in Him and what I have because of Him.

2021 Prayer, Proclamation And Praise

PRAISE

OUR FATHER which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus, I acknowledge that this is the day which You have made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. Father, I worship and exalt You for You are God Almighty, the Great and Sovereign I AM, the Only True and Living God, the Holy One. You are the Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth and there is no searching of Your wisdom, understanding and knowledge for You are Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omni-present and You alone are worthy of the glory, the honor and all our praise for you are glorious and full of glory—beauty, splendor, magnificence, radiance, and brilliance, power and light and You are Light. Abba Father, You are Good, full of grace, mercy and love because You are Love and nothing or no one shall separate us from Your love which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. In all things we are more than conquerors through You that love us. Father, I love You with all my heart, mind, body, might, strength and soul and my soul blesses You (Psalm 118:24, Romans 8:35-39, Isaiah 40:25, Deuteronomy 6:4-5 28, Mark 12:29-30).

Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: You forgiveth all my iniquities; You healeth all my diseases; You redeemeth my life from destruction; You crowneth me with lovingkindness and tender mercies; You satisfieth my mouth with good things; so that my youth is renewed like the eagle's (Psalm 103:1-5). Father, You give me power when I am faint and when I have no might You increaseth my strength. When I trust and wait on You LORD, I will become strong again. I will mount up with wings as eagles; I will run and not get weak and I will walk and not get tired (Isaiah 40:29-31).

Thank You Father, for the Holy Spirit. We know that we dwell in You Father, and You in us, because You have given us of Your Spirit; the Spirit of truth, who is our comforter, our guide and our teacher; who abides in and with Your children forever. Thank You Holy Spirit for all that You do in our lives: thank You for guiding us into all truth, for showing us things to come, for teaching us all things, and for bringing all things to our remembrance, whatsoever Jesus says to You. Thank You Holy Spirit for sanctifying us and as we obey the truth, the word, through You unto unfeigned love of the brethren with a pure heart fervently, our souls are purified. Thank You Father for the fruit of the Spirit--love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Thank You Father for the gifts of the Spirit--the manifestation of the Spirit which are the word of wisdom; the word of knowledge, faith, the gifts of healing, the working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues. Father, these manifestations of the Holy Spirit are given to us as a means of helping the entire church (1 John 4:13, John 14:16-18, John 14:26, John 16:13-15, 1 Peter 1:2, 1 Peter 1:22, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:7-13).

Thank You Father, for Jesus. Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth for ever and ever, blessing, honor, glory, power, wisdom, thanksgiving, and might, be unto You that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. Jesus, You are “Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. You are Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, the first and the last, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. You are KING OF Kings, AND LORD OF Lords. You are the Word, and in the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Your Word is Truth and You are the way, the Truth and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by You, Jesus. Jesus, You are the brightness of the glory of the Father and the express image of His person, upholding all things by the word of Your power. You purged our sins and sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as You have by inheritance obtained a more excellent Name than they. (Revelation 5:13; 7:12, Isa. 9:6, Rev 1:8; 19:16, John 1:1, John 17:17; John 14:6, Hebrews 1:2-4)

The Excellent Name Of Jesus--Father God You highly exalted Jesus and gave Him a Name which is above every name: that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to Your glory Father God. Therefore Father, whatsoever we do in word or deed, we are to do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to You Father God by Jesus. (Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 3:17).

Presentation and Profession

Father God, I Present my body a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto You, which is my reasonable service. I will not be conformed to this world: but I am being transformed by the renewing of my mind, that I may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. My mind is being renewed as I let the word of Christ dwell in me richly in all wisdom and as I worship You Father in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in my heart to You. Because the word is dwelling in me richly, I hear and obey Your voice, the Word and the Holy Spirit.

I Profess that I have the mind of Christ, therefore I think Jesus thoughts, I talk like Jesus talk and I do what Jesus (the Word) tells me to do. Because I have the mind of Christ, the Holy Spirit brings all things to my remembrance. I confess with my mouth and believe in my heart that I am very observant and perceptive. I observe and remember “persons, places and things; I remember facts, figures and faces.” Because of Christ, I have a sound mind and an excellent memory; I am not forgetful because the Holy Spirit brings all things to my remembrance. I resist fear as My Father hath not given me the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. There is no fear in love; but perfect mature love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. There is a battle in the mind but the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds and I cast down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Therefore, when I find my mind wandering, thinking negative thoughts, I will cast the thoughts down and think on things that are true, things that are honest, things that arejust, things that are pure, things that are lovely, and things that are of good report. I will cast the thoughts down and worship You Father in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in my heart to You. When I do these things Father, Isaiah 26:3-4 declares that “You will keep in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because I trust in You. I am to “trust in the LORD forever, For in JEHOVAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength,” and peace of mind. (Romans 12:1-2, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:16, John 14:26, 2 Tim 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Philippians 4:8).

Pray and Ask in the Name of Jesus

Lord Jesus, You are the High Priest of my Prayers and Petitionsand You said “have faith in God.” When my faith is in the Father and I walk by faith and not by sight, I can say unto the mountain (problem, circumstance), be thou removed and be thou cast into the sea. This will happen when I do not doubt in my heart, but shall believe that those things which I saith shall come to pass; I shall have whatsoever I saith. Jesus, You said when these conditions are met what things so ever I desire, when I pray, I am to believe that I receive them, and I shall have them. Also, because the Father forgives me of all my sins, He commands that I forgive others; therefore Father, help me to forgive and to set my will to forgive everyone for everything, no matter what; to always be free from un-forgiveness and walk in the love of God from my heart toward everyone, no exceptions! (2 Corin.5:7; Mark 11:22-26)

Jesus You also said “have faith and ask in the Name of Jesus.”Whatever my petitions, whatsoever I ask in Your Name that will You do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If I shall ask any thing in Your name, You will do it. You also said if I abide in You and Your words abide in me, I shall ask what I will, and it shall be done unto me. (John 14:13-14, John 15:7).

Jesus, You also said:

John 15:16-17 (KJV) 16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. 17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.

John 16:23-27 (KJV) 23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. 25 These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs: but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you in proverbs, but I shall shew you plainly of the Father. 26 At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you: 27 For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.

1 John 3:22-23 (KJV) 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.

Father, I know that what I ask has to be in accordance with Your will. 1 John 5:14-15 says “and this is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask any thing according to His will, He heareth us: and if we know that He hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of Him. Father, it is You who “worketh in me both to will and to do for Your good pleasure.” Therefore, I come today and every day, boldly to the throne of grace, “that I may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Philippians 2:13, Hebrews 4:16)

Prayer and Petitions

First of all Father, I come before Your throne of grace with thanksgiving praising and and thanking You for grace, peace and mercy that comes from You and the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray and ask that today and every day, Your grace (favor), mercy and peace be on us and surround us like a shield everywhere we go and in everything we do. I pray that You guide us to yield to Your grace, peace and mercy in every meeting, conversation, school activity and action we engage in today. (1Tim. 1:2)

Father, I further petition and pray that You help us to walk in Faith, Hope and Love. I pray Father that our work be energized by faith, our service motivated by love and that we maintain patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of You God Father. (1 Thessalonians 1:3)

Father, today and every day, help us to grow and stay strong in FAITH. You have dealt to every man the measure of faith; thank you for faith. because without faith it is impossible to please You and the just shall live by faith; the faith of God and faith that comes from hearing and hearing the Word of God. As we continue to hear and attend to Your word and walk in love, our faith will grow exceedingly and work in our behalf because faith worketh by love. (Romans 12:3, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 1:17, Romans 10:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:3)

Heavenly Father, as we have received Christ Jesus the Lord, help us to sowalk in Him: rooted and built up in Him, and stablished in the faith, as we have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. Heavenly Father teach us how to beware of and avoid philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in Jesus dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And we are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power. As we become stablished in the faith, help us to not stagger at Your promises through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to You being fully persuaded that, what You promise, You are able also to perform. (Colossians 2:6-10, Romans 4:20-21)

Father, today and every day, according to Your will, in the name of Jesus, I ask and pray for my family and our church families, that we walk in HOPE. Father, we anticipate with confidence and assuranceand look forward to and truly expect to bring to pass in our lives every one of Your promises and blessings because You are the “God of Hope” and our hope is You and Your word. The Word of God tells us about Your promises to us spiritually, mentally, physically, materially and etc.; therefore, in every situation, we have the responsibility to meditate in the Word and have faith that You will do what Your Word says You will do. Father, because You are the God of Hope, I pray that You fill us “with all joy and peace in believing and trusting in You, then we will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Ghost.” Now Father, I thank You and our Lord Jesus Christ who love us and has given us “everlasting consolation and good hope through grace.” (Romans 15:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:16)

Father, today and every day, according to Your will, in the name of Jesus, I ask and pray for my family and our church families, that we walk in LOVE. I pray for my family and our church families, that Your love in us may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; that we may approve things that are excellent; that we may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:9-11.)

Father, I pray that our hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father and of Christ; in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:2-3).

Father I pray that as we continue in Your lovethat we manifest Your love to others in truth, sincerity, and in word and deed. Your love that suffereth long and is kind, that envieth not, love that vaunteth not itself-not boastful; is not puffed up-vainglorious, love that doth not behave itself unseemly-is not arrogant or rude, seeketh not her own-does not insist on its own way; love that is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things; Your love that never faileth (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a).

Father I pray and ask this of You so that we be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. Father Your will is that we speak the truth in love, that we may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love (Ephesians 4:14-16).

I bow my knees unto You Heavenly Father, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named. I ask that according to the riches of Your glory that You strengthen us with might by Your Spirit in our inner man; that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith; and that we, being rooted and grounded in Your love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of You Father. (Ephesians 3:14-19)

Power

Father, today and every day, according to Your will, in the name of Jesus, I ask and pray that as we meditate in and obey Your word, that You bless us to walk in the power of the Word and the power of the Holy Ghost.

Thank You Father that the Holy Ghost gives us power for service and living a godly life and spiritual gifts for service. The Holy Ghost leads, guides and directs us, and He reveals to us and teaches us the things of You Father, therefore, help us to always be sensitive to His guidance. (Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Acts 16:6-10, 1 Corinthians 2:9-13)

Thank You Father for the Word. I ask that You fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. I pray this in order that we might walk and live a life worthy of You Lord and that we may please You in every way, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of You; that we be strengthened with all power, according to the might of Your glory, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness.

I ask that today and every day, that the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing and acceptable in thy sight O LORD our strength and our redeemer). Father today and everyday work in us the will, the desire and the do to read, to confess, to meditate on the word. As we meditate on Your word, believe it in our hearts, confess it with our mouths, and observe to do all that is written, then our way will be prosperous and we will have good success (Colossians1:9-11, Psalm 19:14, Joshua 1:8).

Thank You Father for blessing us with the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You (and Your Word), for enlightening the eyes of our hearts so that we may know what is the hope to which You called us, what are the riches of Your glorious inheritance in us, and what is the exceeding greatness of Your power to us who believe, according to the working of Your great might and power which You accomplished in Christ when You raised Him from the dead and made Him sit at Your right hand in the heavenly (Ephesians 1:17-20).

Also Father, the Holy Ghost gives us power to boldly speak the word in the midst of persecution and threatening while You stretch out Your hand to heal and to perform signs and wonders through the authority and by the power of the name of Your holy Child andServant Jesus. (Acts 4:29-31)

Practice

Father You called us and You have a blessed plan for our lives and Your will is that we Practice and live out Your plan. We will carry out the blessing plan by Your grace and power and nothing or no one can stop it; I believe this, I know this, I confess and declare this I ask further that You help us to lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, so that we run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2).

Father, while we sojourn on this earth, it is Your will that we be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all Good Works and this will be done as we know the holy scriptures which are able to make us wise unto salvation through faith in Jesus. Father, all scripture is given by inspiration of You, and isprofitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that we may be mature children thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Also Father Your word and Your grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world as we look for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Father, not only are we to be zealous of good works, we walk worthy of You unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of You. We are able to do this because we are strengthened with all might, according to Your glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness. You command us to work with “our hands the thing which is good” so that we may have to give to him that needeth. Father, You also charge that we be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in You, the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. Father You command that we do good and be rich in good works, ready to distribute to those in need. When we do this we are laying up in store for ourselves a good foundation against the time to come, that we may lay hold on eternal life. Father, Jesus is the good foundation, “for other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” Help us build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones and not wood, hay, stubble as our work will be made manifest and revealed by fire. The fire will try our work of what sort it is and we want our works to abide so that we will receive a reward.

Therefore Father, help us to walk worthy of the vocation wherewith we are called with all lowliness, meekness, and longsuffering, forbearing one another in love and endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Help us always Father, to not to think of ourselvesmore highly than we ought to think; but to think soberly, according as You hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Help us to always remember and be conscience of the fact that we are members of the body of Christ and every one members one of another and all members have not the same office. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, help us to exercise the according to the proportion of faith. Also Father, concerning spiritual gifts, help us to always remember that the gifts are given to benefit the church and for the common good of all.

Furthermore, Heavenly Father, we are Your workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Therefore, help us to be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as we know that our labor and our work is not in vain in the Lord. (2 Timothy 3:15-17 Titus 2:11-14, Colossians 1:10-11 Ephesians 4:28 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 1 Timothy 6:17-19 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 Ephesians 4:1-3, Romans 12:3-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7 Ephesians 2:10 1 Corinthians 15:58)

Finally, Father, as we serve and fulfill the work that You have called us to do, teach us how to watch and pray in all things, to endure afflictions and persecutions boldly, to fight a good fight, to finish our course successfully and obediently, and to KEEP THE FAITH; knowing that there is laid up for us a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give us at that day because we love Your appearing. As Aaron prayed: “the LORD bless us and keep us(my family and our church families): The LORD make His face shine upon us, and be gracious unto us: The LORD lift up His countenance upon us, and give us peace. (2 Timothy 4:5-8, Numbers 6:22-26)

Physical Prosperity

Father, today and every day, according to Your will, in the name of Jesus, thank You for HEALTH, HEALING AND WELLNESS! Father, it is Your will that above all things we Prosper and be in health even as our souls prospereth; therefore, I ask, declare, confess and believe that my family, prospers in our spirits, in our souls, in our minds and in our bodiesby Your word. You sent Your WORD and healed us therefore sickness and disease can not dwell in our bodies because As a matter of fact, we walk in divine health. Therefore, we live long, we live strong, and the number of our days we will fulfil. We will attend to Your words and incline our ears unto Your sayings. We will not let them depart from our eyes but will keep them in the midst of our heart knowing that the word, Your sayings, are life unto those that find them and health to all our flesh. (3 John 1:2, Psalms 107:20, Exodus 23:26, Proverbs 4:20-22).

Healing promises are found throughout the Old and New Testaments, therefore Father, we know that it is Your will that above all things we prosper and be in health even as our souls prospereth. Lord Jesus, You have borne our griefs. and carried our sorrows. He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.

Jesus, You were anointed to preach the gospel to the poor; to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, recovering of sight to the blind, and to set at liberty them that are bruised. Lord Jesus, during Your earthly ministry You went about teaching and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Not only that Jesus but You gave the twelve disciples power againstunclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. You have given us, the believers that same power and commissioned us to in Your Name cast out devils; You said we will speak with new tongues and if we take up serpents and drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them. You said we shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover. Not only do we lay hands on the sick, but we anoint them with oil and pray for them. You said, is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and You will raise them up; and if he/she has committed sins, they shall be forgiven. You said to confess our faults one to another and pray one for another, that we may be healed because the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Therefore with Jesus’ stripes we were healed-Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever (3 John 1:2, Isaiah 53:4-5, Luke 4:18, Matthew 4:23, Matthew 10:1, Mark 16:17-18, James 5:14-16, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 13:8)

Precious Promises

Father, Your divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that has called us to glory and virtue. You have given unto us exceeding great and precious promises so that we might be partakers of the divine nature. (2 Pet. 1:3-4)

Father, it is You that giveth power to get wealth so that You may establish Your covenant,

Therefore, You are transferring Your goods, Your property, Your wealth, and Your influence into the hands of Your children so that we can do the work of the Kingdom. You said Father that as we seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness that all the things we need shall be added unto us because You supply all of our needs according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Deuteronomy 8:18.Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19).

Even so Father, teach us and help us that in whatsoever state we are in, to be content without mumbling, grumbling and complaining(Philippians 4:11). We will be anxious about nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplications with thanksgiving we let our requests be made known unto You and Your peace, which passeth all understanding, shall keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Therefore, teach us how to continually think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report (Philippians 4:4-8).

PROTECTION

Heavenly Father, You are our PROTECTION. You called us and You delivered us from the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of Your dear Son in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Thank you for blessing us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light when You delivered us out of the dominion and power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of Your dear Son. (Colossians 1:9-13).

Because we are in Your Kingdom Father, we have power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt us (Luke 10:19-20). Father, we are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might when we are clothed in Your whole armour. When we are clothed in Your whole armour, we will be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, we stand clothed with truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, and above all, taking the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. We pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and to watch with all perseverance and supplication for all saints (Ephesians 6:10-18).

We are living in turbulent times, Lord God Almighty, but You are our PROTECTION and no weapon that is formed against us shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against us in judgment thou shalt condemn. This isthe heritage of the servants of the LORD, and our righteousness is of You, saith the LORD (Isaiah 54:17). Lord God Almighty, You are our Protector, therefore bless us to dwell continuously in Your secret place Most High God so that we abide under Your shadow, Lord God Almighty. Father You are our refuge and fortress and we put our trust in You because it is You who will surely deliver us from hidden dangers and protect us from deadly pestilence and diseases. You will protect us like a bird spreading its wings over its young. Your truth is and will continue to be our armor and shield. Therefore we have nothing to fear at night and no need to be afraid of enemy arrows during the day; we will have no fear of diseases that come in the dark or terrible suffering that comes at noon. A thousand people may fall dead at our side or ten thousand right beside us, but it will not come near us and nothing bad will happen to us! All we will have to do is watch, and see that the wicked are punished. Our trust is in you LORD for protection because we have made the God Most High our place of safety. So nothing bad will happen to us. No diseases will come near our home. You Father will command Your angels to protect us in all our ways and wherever we go. They will carry us in their hands so that we never hit our foot against a stone. We will tread on the lion and the adder, the young lion and the dragon will we trample under feet. Because we set our love upon You Father, You will deliver us and set us on high, because we know Your name. We will call upon You Lord and You will answer. Thank You for being with us in trouble and for delivering and honouring us. With long life Father, You satisfy us and show us your salvation (Psalm 91:1-16).

Therefore Father our Protector, help us to be strong in You Lord, and in the power of Your might as we put on Your whole armour that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. We acknowledge Father that we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore we put on the whole armour of God, that we may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. We stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace and above all, we take the shield of faith, wherewith we shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Father, we take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God and we pray always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and we watch with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. We pray for all the ministers and teachers of the gospel that utterance may be given unto us, that we may open our mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. I pray that we speak boldly, as we ought to speak. (Ephesians 6:10-20)

Lord God Almighty, our Protector, although we are living in turbulent times, it is Your will that we live peaceful lives therefore You command that, FIRST OF ALL, we make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks for all men and for all that are in authority. You said that if Your people, which are called by Your name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek Your face, and turn from our wicked ways; then will You hear from heaven, and will forgive our sin, and will heal our land therefore Father I pray for pastors, those in the five-fold ministry, and all church leaders (2 Chronicles 7:14).

DAILY INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

SUNDAY—CHURCH, BODY OF CHRIST AND CHURCH LEADERS

Father, I pray for those in the five-fold ministry, apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers; that they:

+ Study to show themselves approved

+ equip the saints for the work of ministry

+ edify and build up the body of Christ

+ build up the body until we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ

+ teach the church the word so that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting

+ speak the truth in love

+ help the church to grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love

Father, I pray for others that You appointed in the church: deacons, elders, helps, administrations, worshippers, singers, musicians, ministry leaders, exhorters, givers, comforters, those with the spiritual gifts of the word of wisdom and knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues. I pray and ask that they:

+ minister one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

+ minister as of the ability which God giveth

+ speak as the oracles of God that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ

1 Peter 4:10-11 (KJV) 10 As every man hath received the gift, even so 11 If any man speak, let him; if any man:, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

· Gospel-centered in message--A return to the absolutes of God’s Word (Psalm 1:1-3)

· Disciple-makers in mission--The church would find a new zeal and commitment to the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ (Matt 22:37)

· Spirit-empowered to unity--Unity with and among churches that reveal God’s love to the world (John 17:23)

· Integrity--That God’s people look and act differently from the world (I Peter 2:11; 1 Corinthians 13:6)

· Reverence--A holy fear of the Lord released in the heart of God’s people (Proverbs 9:10)

Pastors

Father God, thank you my pastor, and I pray that he and my children’s pastors as well as all the pastors who have pastored us over the years--that they be filled with with the Holy Ghost and with the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You. That they are fulfilling Your perfect purpose and plan for their lives. Help them to hears and attend to the voice of the Good Shepherd and the voice of a stranger they'll not follow. I pray that the spirit of wisdom, knowledge, counsel, might and understanding will guide them in every meeting, activity and conversation they engage in. I thank you that he gives himself continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

I ask Father that You protect them from all hurt, harm, danger and accidents. They are the redeemed of the Lord therefore sickness and disease, poverty and lack, and fear and oppression have no power over Them. They walks in divine health and are physically fit. Their souls prosper because they meditate in Your word day and night.

Also Father, I ask that you encourage them to enjoy free time without interruption and are relaxed and rested and that their youth be renewed like the eagles so that they are refreshed for every day's work. No weapon that is formed against them shall prosper and every lying tongue risen against them shall be silenced. Every business deal works to his favor and advantage, and your blessings overtake them because they hearkens diligently unto Your voice Lord.

Father, thank you that you have opened doors of utterance for all pastors to proclaim boldly the gospel with signs following. They are teaching believers how to live independent of this world system and have dominion over it. They have clarity of vision, unhindered by ungodly sources or input. They are always in the right place at the right time with the right information and the right understanding. All hidden things of darkness are revealed to them and are made manifest by the light. The anointing of increase is upon their lives and whatsoever they do prosper. They fellowship with leaders of like precious faith and has set a new standard of excellence for the body of Christ.

MONDAY--

President and Leaders

I pray for the president of the USA, Israel’s prime minister, African Leaders, the leaders of all nations and for ALL that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Father this isgood and acceptable in Your sight our Saviour; who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4). You said that Further, I pray for an awakening in the USA, Israel, Africa and all nations; that the USA, Israel, and Africa finish their course and not be cut short by sin, government or any move of the devil.

Also, Father in conjunction with the 2021 National Day of Prayer for America, we pray “LORD pour out Your Love, Life, and Liberty,” taken from 2 Corinthians 3:17-- Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there isliberty. As we pray for America whose pledge of allegiance recounts that we are “one nation under God,” and whose currency states that it is “in God we trust,” we want Americans to encounter the God who rules over our country.

Father we pray into seven centers of influence in our nation:

FAMILY

· Return to the biblical mode--A return to the biblical mandate to train their children at home in the fear of the Lord and not leave the responsibility to others (Proverbs 22:6)

· Reconciliation in broken relationships--“If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25)

· Restoration to love and unity--Unity and love in individual families that reach out in hospitality toward others (Romans 12:9-13)

· The re-establishment of relationships between parents and children (Malachi 4:5-6)

· A return to family values that serve the nation as a whole (Job 22:21-22)

GOVERNMENT

Pray for your leaders, as well as the judges in our courts. Ask God to grant them wisdom to act with integrity.

(I Kings 3:28; I Timothy 2:1-2; Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 11:3; Romans 13:1-2)

· Federal Government: Executive, legislative, judicial. I pray for our President, Vice President, Cabinet Members, Congressional Leaders, Supreme Court Justices

· State Government: Executive, legislative, judicial. I pray for our Governor, Executive Leaders, Legislative Leaders, Judicial Leaders

· Local Government: Executive, judicial, police and first responders. I pray for our Mayor, City Counsel, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Judges, County Officials

MILITARY

“He appointed military officers over the people and assembled them...and encouraged them with these words: ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him. With him only is the arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles...’” (2 Chronicles 32:6-8)

· Courage and dependence on God (Psalm 91)

· Perseverance to endure hardship (Isaiah 43:2; Deuteronomy 31:6)

· Divine protection from the enemy (Romans 5:1-5)

· Wise leaders who inspire respect from those under their command (Romans 13:1)

· Confidence and vision to persist in the face of negative publicity (Psalm 18:31-39)

· Protection and support for the families they have left behind (Romans 1:8-10)

· Chaplains who are divinely appointed to deliver hope and spiritual strength (Proverbs 4:11)

MEDIA

· Truth-bearers “...Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)

· The decision makers within the media to realize they can make a profit by producing family-friendly projects (Proverbs 8:10-11)

· Christians in media to find favor and be filled with creative ideas that bring kingdom principles and life-giving messages to the public (Proverbs 2:1-15)

· Celebrities to be provided with repeated opportunities to hear and receive salvation (Proverbs 8:35)

BUSINESS

· “I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. He is a master craftsman, expert in working...” (Exodus 31:3-4)

· Integrity among Christian workers so that they win the right to be heard (I Chronicles 29:17)

· Impartation of ideas and resources to open principled businesses, especially in areas that need an economic boost (Psalm 132:15)

· Christian workers to display Christ-like humility and service to their co-workers (Philippians 2:3)

EDUCATION

“If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:3-6)

· Truth-centered-- A return to truth and Judeo-Christian ethics (Psalm 1:1-2)

· Excellence-driven--Excellence in educators (Exodus 18:20-21)

· Opportunity-afforded--Equal opportunities for every student to achieve their full potential (Philippians 1:9)

· A safe atmosphere conductive to learning

Now unto You Father who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto You bethe glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21,Matthew 6:13)

Tithing and Offering Declaration

Father God I bring to you my tithe and/or offering, the tenth of all my increase, and I present my tithes to my High Priest, Jesus Christ, who was made a High Priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek. I bring the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Your house. I sow this seed in faith so that it might be by GRACE. By GRACE, every promise of my harvest is sure. I sow this seed cheerfully and bountifully believing that I will also reap bountifully. I purposes in my heart not to sow grudgingly or of necessity; for Father You love a cheerful giver, therefore I give joyfully and cheerfully with thanksgiving. Thank You Father that You make ALL GRACE ABOUND toward me and You generously provide all I need. I always have everything I need and plenty left over to share with others. Father God You are the One who provide and increase my resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in me. I am enriched in every way so that I can always be generous. Therefore Father I lend and do not borrow; I am a giver, I am a thither and I receive your promises as a thither.

I receive from You the windows of heaven opening and pouring me out a blessing that there is not roomenough for me to receive. You are rebuking the devourer for my sake, and the devourer shall not destroy. I receive plenty instead of lack and breakthrough instead of failure. All call me blessed because I am a delight to You. This tithe is my obedience, my love, my honor, and my gratitude to You my Father. I say today, let the Lord be magnifiedwho takes pleasure in my prosperity. Father, I have Your Exceeding Graceworking in my life now and I am blessed in Jesus name.

Discipline and Self Control in Diet, Exercise and Sleep

In the name of Jesus, I commit to live a healthy lifestyle and prepare healthy foods. I rely on and trust in the wisdom and grace of God to direct me to prepare and shop for healthy foods. By God’s grace and power I purpose:

I see myself with a daily regimen and lifestyle that positions me for a high level of anointing and productivity to fulfill the dream and vision God has placed in my heart. I walk in the spirit and do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. I am more than a conqueror, and I can do all things through Christ (the anointing) which strengthens and empowers me. I release most holy faith to bring these things to pass in my life, in Jesus name, Amen!

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