FAST AND PRAY TODAY

For the year 2024, I prophesy new beginnings +.!. for all of God’s people who will hear!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 131
April 14th, 2024

THEME: MAY WE LOSE OURSELVES IN CHRIST

“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16 NIV).

Father, bless us to love you and serve you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, love each other as we love ourselves. Bless our lives to line up with your Word, lead us in a straight path. Give us victory in every area of our lives. May all your plans you have for us succeed. May we love you so much that all of what you desire is all that we desire. Let the knowledge of the Lord cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. May your Kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. May the future you have planned come into fruition. May our entire lives line up with your Word, ministries, mates, families, jobs, businesses, schools, living arrangements, health, and in every other way. Bless all to give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for all Jews to be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit, and with fire, Jesus baptize them in fire.

Dear God, give us victory over our foes. Bless us to triumph in every battle.

We exalt the Name of Jesus. It is only in Christ that salvation is found. Jesus is the Name above all names in heaven, on earth, and beneath the earth. Every knee will bow and confess that Jesus is Lord.

Lord Jesus, may you be glorified!

These things we ask in the Incomparable, Mighty, Matchless, Awesome, and Holy Name of Jesus, Amen!

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Daniel%2010&version=AMP

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2018&version=AMP

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 130
April 7th, 2024

Prayer is essential to the christian life!

Prayer directed by the Holy Spirit and by the Word of God, mixed with faith, is a must for the prevailing man and woman of God. Just as a lighted lamp requires a plug placed in a working socket, so we must plug into God’s presence and alive power through prayer.

The Model Prayer

Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be your Name

Praise you, Father, praise you, Jesus. Holy Spirit, we are determined to hear your voice and follow your direction as we seek to honor God in obedience to his Word.

Jesus, we praise you, Jehovah Shalom, The L.ord our Peace. You give us peace that passes all human understanding even as we face the challenges and storms of life. For we acknowledge that you are with us and your presence changes everything.

You are Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer. There is no amount of pain, illness, or suffering that you can not handle. For you paid the price with your own blood and life.

So I ask you to heal me from … NAME WHATEVER IT IS YOU NEED TO BE HEALED FROM …

You are Jehovah Jireh, the Lord our Provider. You made yourself poor so that we might become rich. You set us free from the curse of the law, poverty, sickness, and spiritual death.

Father, please bless me in the area of my finances. TELL GOD SPECIFICALLY WHAT YOUR NEEDS ARE:

You are Jehovah M’Kaddesh, the Lord who sanctifies us (sets us apart from the world, being mastered by sin), and you make us holy unto yourself, freeing us from bondage to sin. We seek to do your will only. Help us to glorify you everywhere you send us, bringing/winning more and more people to Christ.

Father, may your Kingdom come, may your will be done in my life, in all lives, and in everything here on earth just as it is in heaven.

Give us this day, our daily bread, and meet all of our needs here on earth as it is in heaven. Bless our finances, … FILL IN THE BLANK ….

Forgive us for our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us (Forgive us for our sins as we forgive those who sin against us).

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one (the devil and demons), and all sin.

For yours is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever.

We worship and honor you, oh God, for you are the Creator of everything.

Now we thank you and praise you for answering all our prayers, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

For the year 2024, I prophesy new beginnings +.!. for all of God’s people who will hear!

Please read, study, and pray meditatively.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 129
March 31st, 2024

JESUS

These Scriptures were prophesied about Jesus many years before he came to earth and fulfilled them.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him” (John 3:16-17NIV).

Suffering and Glory of the Servant

1″See, my servant will act wisely
    he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him
    his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being
    and his form marred beyond human likeness—
15 so he will sprinkle many nations,
    and kings will shut their mouths because of him.
For what they were not told, they will see,
    and what they have not heard, they will understand” (Isaiah 52:13-15).

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2053&version=NIV

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2017&version=NIV

Jehovah M’Kaddesh, the Lord who sanctifies us. Help us to live holy lives unto you. Help us to be pure representatives of Christ, holy and blameless. Bless us to let the light of Christ shine everywhere we go.

Dear God, Your word declares to us that we are “The light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a
lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify 
your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16).

Father, send us out into the highways, the hedges, inner cities, byways, street corners, and remote areas of the world to compel them to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior while there is still time (see Luke 14:2).

Please expand our prayer lives so that we may accomplish more for the Kingdom of God.

We immeasurably thank you for honoring our prayer requests. For it is in the Mighty, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable, Perfect, Most Powerful Name of Jesus we pray, Amen!

HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 128
March 24th, 2024

Please read and pray the following meditatively.

“Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving]; 20 for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us]. 21 So get rid of all uncleanness and all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls. 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. 23 For if anyone only listens to the word without obeying it, he is like a man who looks very carefully at his natural face in a mirror; 24 for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he immediately forgets what he looked like. 25 But he who looks carefully into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and faithfully abides by it, not having become a [careless] listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he will be blessed and 
favored by God in what he does [in his life of obedience].
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious [scrupulously observant of the rituals of his faith], and does not control his tongue but deludes his own 
heart, this person’s religion is worthless (futile, barren). 
27 Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress, and to keep oneself uncontaminated by the [secular] world” (James 1:-19-27).

PRAYER:

Father, help us to be true ambassadors of Christ in whom there is no guile (trickery or deceit). Let the meditation of our hearts and the words of our mouths be pleasing in your sight continually. May your love and righteousness shine so brightly through us so that people all over the world will be drawn to Christ in increasing numbers while there is still time.

Help us to draw nearer to you so that you may draw nearer to us. For we delight ourselves in your Holy Word and are like trees always bearing fruit in
season. You prosper us everywhere we go so that our lives prove your love for us.

We desire for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We want you to receive glory and credit for everything good done on earth and in heaven.

We acknowledge that the earth is yours, everything created, and we who dwell therein.

Now Father, send revival on a level never before seen so that your Church will be healed and so many people will be saved and baptized in the Holy Spirit while there is still time.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 127
March 17th, 2024

BIBLE and BIBLICALLY BASED

Some of the material comes directly from Charles Capps’ book, “GOD’S CREATIVE POWER WILL WORK FOR YOU.”

I have gone directly to the Bible to open the Scriptures regarding the quotes that Capps put into his book I have taken it into prayer mode. We go directly to God’s Word and pray accordingly. For all of God’s promises are yes, and we say amen (so be it) in agreement with him (See 2 Corinthians 1:20). We are to take our rightful place in the Kingdom of God. In Christ, “We are more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37) and we have authority over the devil and demons see Luke10:19). God has given us dominion over everything (see Genesis 1:26-28).
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”
(James 5:16) and, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (1 Corinthians 5:21).

1 Corinthians 12:27

New International Version

27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

We pray:
I am the body of Christ and Satan has no power over me. For I overcome evil with good
(1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:21

1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

We pray:
I am of God and have overcome him (Satan). For greater is He that is in me, than hethat is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Psalm 23:14 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
We pray;
I will fear no evil for you are with me Lord, your Word and your Spirit they comfort me (Psalms 23:4).

Isaiah 54:14
James Bible
In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee

We pray:
I am far from oppression, and fear does not come near me (Isaiah 54:14).

Isaiah 54:17
But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the LORD; their vindication will come from me. I, the LORD, have spoken!

We pray:
No weapon formed against me shall prosper, for my righteousness is of But whatever I do will prosper for I’m like a tree that’s planted by the rivers of water
(Isaiah 54:17; Psalms 1:3).

Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from this evil world in which we live.

Galatians 1:4 NLT –

We pray:
I am delivered from the evils of this present world for it is the will of God. (Galatians1:4).

“No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come. near your dwelling; for He shall give His angels charge. over you, to keep you in all your ways.” Psalm 91:10-11

We pray:
No evil will befall me neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. For the Lord has given His angels charge over me and they keep me in all my ways, and in my pathway is life and there is no death (Psalms 91:10-11; Proverbs 12:28).

James 1:22

New International Version

22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

We pray:
I am a doer of the Word of God and am blessed in my deeds. I am happy in those things which I do because I am a doer of the Word of God (James 1:22).

Ephesians 6:16

New International Version

16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

We pray:
I take the shield of faith and I quench every fiery dart that the wicked one brings against me (Ephesians 6:16).

Galatians 3:13
13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us,

We pray:
Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law. Therefore, I forbid any sickness or disease to come upon this body. Every disease germ and every virus that touches this body dies instantly in the name of Jesus. Every organ and every tissue of thisbody functions in the perfection to which God created it to function, and I forbidany malfunction in this body, in the name of Jesus (Galatians 3:13; Romans 8:11; Genesis1:31; Matthew 16:19).

Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

We pray:
I am an overcomer and I overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony
(Revelation 12:11).

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

We pray:
I am submitted to God and the devil flees from me because I resist him in the name of Jesus (James 4:7).

Psalms 119:89  Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.

We pray:
The Word of God is forever settled in heaven. Therefore, I establish His Word upon this earth” (Psalms 119:89).

Isaiah 54:13
13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the cpeace of thy children.

We pray:
Great is the peace of my children for they are taught of the Lord (Isaiah 54:13).

We pray these things in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

Of course, there is so much more. We are not even scratching the surface of God’s power and might.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 126
March 10th, 2024

SANCTIFICATION:
Living a sanctified life:

“Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and 

withdraw from wrongdoing” (2 Timothy 2:19 AMP).

Please read and pray meditatively:

Both accepting and denying Christ have eternal consequences. If we accept Christ as Lord and Savior into our hearts, it means that we go to heaven where we will spend eternity with God. On the other hand, if we reject him, we’ll spend eternity in hell.

2 Timothy 1:9 (Amplified Bible)

for He delivered us and saved us and called us with a holy calling [a calling that leads to a consecrated life—a life set apart—a life of purpose], not because of our works [or because of any personal merit—we could do nothing to earn this], but because of His own purpose and grace [His amazing, undeserved favor] which was granted to us in Christ Jesus before the world began [eternal ages ago],

As true Christians, while we acknowledge that we’re not perfect, with the new life that Christ has given us, we don’t teach others to lie, steal, or cheat because we no longer live as the world does.

When Paul talked about being all things to all people that did not mean that he was in any way involved in stealing or lying or doing drugs or having sex with women to show peopke that he was cool. All of his actions and conduct were led by the Holy Spirit in order that he might show the love of Christ and win people to the Lord.

From the internet: “Paul states that he has not accepted payment for his ministry so that no obstacle might be put in the way of the gospel. Instead, he has renounced various rights and has become “all things to all people” (1 Corinthians 9:22) so that some might be saved.”

Paul said, “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law … ” (1 Corinthians 9:19–23).

Jesus spent time with sinners – but did not sin with sinners.

From the internet: “He didn’t take part in the sin of the sinners He hung out with, and He certainly didn’t condone their sin. On the contrary! 
Jesus hung out with sinners to teach them about who He is and what He would do for them, and that they need to repent of their sins, nd not take sin lightly.”

We must always, “Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8 AMP).

And we must remember that Satan, “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10). He is the tempter. 

Satan tempted David

Satan is the tempter who is always looking to lure people into sin.
At one point in David’s kingship, against Godly advice, and out of pride, he numbered his troops. You don’t find until you get to 1 Chronicles 21:1 that, “Satan [the adversary] stood up against Israel and incited David to count [the population of] Israel.”

Wherever evil exists, you can be sure that the devil is behind the scenes.

So, as men and women of God, we should be showing younger men and women what real commitment looks like. They should not be learning from us to lie and sneak behind your spouse’s back. They should not be learning from us how you steal and cheat your way through life.

God holds us responsible for how we conduct our affairs both privately and before others.

The modes by which we conduct ourselves must be holy. For God says to each believer, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY (set apart), FOR I AM HOLY” (1 Peter 1:16 AMP).

PRAYER:
*Eternal Father, God of power and might, have mercy on we who are called to live holy and righteous lives, forgive us our sins, and help us to live lives that honor you, and bring glory and honor to Christ our Lord. You made us in your image to enjoy fellowship and to bring glory to you. Our influence on others should reflect your love as we bring honor to you.

For the rest of our lives, let us reflect your love in the way that you first loved us.

May we win so many  more people to Christ while there is still time.

Thank you and praise you in The Mighty, Matchless, All Powerful and Holy Name of Jesus we pray, Amen!*

“For God so [greatly] 
loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] [a]only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16 Amplified Bible).

“But perfect (complete, full-grown) love drives out fear, because fear involves [the expectation of divine] punishment, so the one who is afraid [of God’s judgment] is not perfected in love [has not grown into a sufficient understanding of God’s love]. We love, because He first loved us” (1 John 4:17-19).

God sets us apart from the world so we can be his holy people and have fellowship with him. We are no longer mastered by sin and freed to live holy lives that are pleasing to him.

Jehovah M’Kaddesh

“You shall consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the Lord your God. 8 You shall keep My statutes and do them. I am the Lord who sanctifies you” (Leviticus 20:7-8.

Luke 3:8 says,
“Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” As we truly live for/walk with him, there will be a change in our lives. Our language will change, our thoughts/the way we think will change, our choice of music, movies, our whole lives will change. We will reflect the very nature and life of Jesus. 

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 125
March 3rd, 2024

Luke 1:47
King James Bible
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

New International Version
When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said of him, “Here truly is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit.

“The Lord has sought out for Himself a man after His own heart …” (1 Samuel 13:14).

Hebrews 4:12-13 AMP
12 For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged [b]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the [c]soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.

Luke 6:45 NIV
Verse  (Click for Chapter)

New International Version
A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of

The Widow’s Offering

Mark 12:41-44
41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. 43Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”

A basketball player practices shooting hoops,etc. A football player practices running the ball, etc.
A musician practices playing his or her instrument. Just as a sinner practices sinning. A righteous person awakens to do God’s will while an evil person is looking for things such as having more sex outside of marriage, using drugs, stealing, lying, cheating, etc.

The Scriptures show that God sees everything and knows the motives of our hearts.

We should love and live to please God, and we are to love mankind.

When Jesus was asked which was the most important commandment, he said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31).

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, bless us to love you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength and bless us to love each other as we love ourselves. Please bless all nations to give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Please let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. For these, we truly thank you in the Mighty, Matchless, Most Powerful Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 124
February 25th, 2024

God had been speaking to my heart about such things.

Jesus said that those who follow him would be persecuted. I have said to people that whenever you make a decision to live or do right in this fallen world, you will face opposition. Just as Adam, when he disobeyed God, immediately died spiritually, yet it took a while before he died physically, so also when Jesus died on the Cross, he completely defeated Satan and all demons and evil powers they possess yet battles persist.

Jesus “disarmed the rulers and authorities [those supernatural forces of evil operating against us], He made a public example of them [exhibiting them as captives in His triumphal procession], having triumphed over them through the cross”
(Colossians 2:15 AMP). Even though he gained complete victory, making ours complete, he continues to intercede for us in heaven (Hebrews 7:2, as we face opposition because we are his followers doing good works (Ephesians 2:10), exposing and defeating evil. However, God warns us, “Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

As a human service worker yesterday, Saturday, 2/24/24, I was working with a new client who not only believes in God but also has a big (physical) hard copy of the Bible. Bear in mind that this is a secular setting where they despise the Living God and all that represents him. His assigned case worker was livid. Aldi, she knows that I believe in God. Without getting into all the details, she purposely prevented him from joining in with other clients who were being allowed to go shopping (at our organization, this is a service provided for clients every 2 weeks). He was, however, given assurance that he would eventually be allowed to go. Somehow, it was fumbled by the caseworker and other staff. Later she called me on the phone and in a very harsh tone, blaming me for not communicating something that she supposedly communicated to me, which she didn’t, regarding this client being allowed to go shopping on the next shift as opposed the the real goal which had been set (it was supposed to happen on our shift). When I realized that she was doing this before an audience, I quickly went to where they were (a big supervisor was also present) and told her, “I come to you in love,” but made it clear to her in front of those present that she had not informed me of any such thing that she had claimed.

I have so many other examples of being attacked because of my faith in Christ.

Jesus tells us, “In the world you have tribulation 
and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding]”
(John 16:33).

Prayer Promises

23 In that day you will not [need to] ask Me about anything. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name [as My representative], He will give you. 24 Until now you have not asked [the Father] for anything in My name; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be full 
and complete” (John 16:23-24).

Father, in Jesus’ Name, we ask for wisdom and your favor as we navigate through this life, heading toward living with you in eternity/heaven. Help us to properly represent Christ for whom we are ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20). Bless us to win so many more souls/people to Christ while there is still time. For each life/person is far more valuable than all the riches the world has to offer. Help us to make and keep the main thing the main thing.

“For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] [a]only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

Dear God, please heal your people, our marriages and families, bring our wayward children home to Christ, give us jobs and businesses, finances, and provide for all of our needs. For we ask these things in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

“For as many as are the promises of God, in Christ they are [all answered] “Yes.” So through Him we say our “Amen” to the glory of God” (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Please continue to pray as God leads you.

(ILE) I LOVE EVERYONE!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 123
February 18th, 2024

Daniel 10
1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. [1] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.2At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.4On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris,5I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of the finest gold around his waist. that they fled and hid themselves.8So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless.9 Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.10A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees.11He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling. Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them.13But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.14
speechless.16Then one who looked like a man [2] touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, “I am overcome with anguish because of the vision, my lord, and I am helpless. man highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.”20 So he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece will come;21but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince” (Daniel 10 New International Version).

Please open your Bible to Daniel 10 to read the whole chapter because some of the words did not copy and paste properly. 

What is meant to be shown here is how the devil and demons fight against us (God and his people) to try to defeat us.

We must remember that, “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms” (Ephesians 6:12).

Jesus tells us, “”Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened” (Matthew 7:7-8).

The implication is to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking. Enemy forces, Satan and demons are aligned against us but we must realize that Jesus, “disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross” (Colossians 2:15) and, “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

We are children of the Most High God and have been empowered by the Holy Spirit to do good works (Ephesians 2:10).

It was prophesied that Jesus would defeat Satan. “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring [1] and hers; he will crush [2] your head, and you will strike his heel.” (Genesis 3:15).

“You are in Christ, and His victory is your victory.” Satan’s head is crushed at the cross by Christ and by all who are Christ’s.”

The Scriptures emphasize, ” you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

So God tells us, “do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

Dear God, thank you for victory in every area of our lives. Thank you for sending Jesus to die for our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Thank you for making us, “ambassadors of Christ,” helping people to turn from their wicked ways and be saved (see 2 Corinthians 5:20).

We pray for every person to be saved. Deliver them from their wicked ways into personal relationships with Jesus.

Please let Godly men and women lead your Church, and Godly men and women be voted into government offices throughout America and around the world. Please let Godly people replace evil professors and teachers on all levels to teach and instruct adults and children correctly. Please send revival immeasurably to your Church and let it spread across the world to every sphere, winning souls in and outside of the Church walls, affecting change, liquor stores closing, mafia and gang members breaking up, prostitutes and pimps stopping their evil practices, those confused with their sexual identifies learning who they are in Christ and living straight, thieves no longer stealing, liars no longer lying, fornicators and adulterors turning from such evil practices, and please let everyone find their needs met in Christ.

Please help out brothers and sisters who being persecuted to escape this horrible condition.

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem and all Israel. Bless them to give their hearts to Jesus, the “Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

Please pray as God instructs you, and remember that we are to “pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

FAST AND PRAY TODAY WEEK 122
February 11th, 2024

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We’re fasting and praying:

Bless you, and praise you, Father. We give you honor, glory, and praise. Thank you for waking us up this morning. Thank you
El Shaddai, God Almighty, for your brand new mercies this morning. We appreciate being chosen by you to be ambassadors of Christ and for having your righteousness bestowed upon us.

Thank you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! We appreciate your presence.

Oh God, give us your wisdom. We search for it as for gold.

We, “Choose your instruction (over and above) instead of silver,” your, “knowledge rather than choice gold.”

Yes Lord, your, “Wisdom is more precious than rubies,
and nothing” we, “desire can compare with her.”

Your word is holy. You give us wisdom, guidance, and knowledge through its pages for it is God breathed, alive and filled with your power (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:13;).

“The fear of the LORD (deep respect, awe) is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10, and it teaches us to “hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.”

We “would rather be doorkeepers in the house of the Lord” rather than to be counted as important in the company of those who do evil. Being in your presence is so much better (Psalm 84:10).

We seek first your Kingdom and your righteousness (your way of doing things)
and you provide for our every need (Matthew 6:33). We desire to please only you. You have proven to be faithful in all your ways. Everything you do is perfect. You are righteous and faithful in all your ways (See Deuteronomy 32:4). For you are a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).
You are, Jehovah Shammah –
(Ezekiel 48:35)
signifying your very presence, most certainly a very present help in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1). You are Jehovah-jireh (Genesis 22:11-14),
the Lord our provider, for you have met (and continue to meet)
all of our needs in Christ.

You are Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15)
“The Lord our banner” who gives us victory over all our enemies and in every situation). No weapon forged against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), for you give your angels charge over us to protect us (Psalm 91:11). We are reminded how just one of your angels killed one hundred and eighty-five thousand evil men (2 Kings 19:35), and how these mighty beings have been given assignments to minister to the saints of God (us) (Hebrews 1:14).

When we lay down, you watch over us, for you never sleep ( Psalm 121:4)
and you think about
me constantly for you are always with me (Psalm 139:18).

Your favor surrounds us like a shield (Psalm 5:12). Your goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives, and we’ll be with you forever (Psalm 23:6).

You made us in your magnificent image and have given us dominion over all living things (Genesis 1:26).

Phil 1:6
You will continue what you have begun in our lives right up unto the time Christ returns. Please bless us to do all the good things that you have set up in advance for us to do and thank you that we are your masterpieces (Ephesians 2:10).

Bless us to please you. Continually, may the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing in your sight (Psalm 19:14).

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6), for Israel America, and all nations to be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire while there is still time.

Please send revival on a much greater scale than the world has ever known.

We know that one day, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:10-11; Romans
14:11;) At the end of time, this will include those who will be going to hell because God’s very presence (holiness) requires it. But it is far better to do so now by accepting his offer of salvation found only by repenting and receiving Jesus into our hearts. In this way, if we bow willingly and we will reign with Christ forever, but if anyone chooses not to, they will spend eternity in hell.

Lord God, we conclude that, “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;
I(we) would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my (our) God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
the Lord bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” 12 Lord 
Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:10-12 NIV

(ILE) I LOVE EVERYONE!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 121
February 4th, 2024

This will require commitment, Godly meditation, focus, and rumination (What does it mean when a person is ruminate?

1. : to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly. 2. : to chew repeatedly for an extended period.), the Word of God is delicious. Jesus said, “It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4).
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Dear God, we bask in your presence as in the warmth of sunshine.

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalms 84:11 Amplified Bible (AMP).

The entrance of your Word gives us light

We delight ourselves in you, and you give us the desires of our hearts (“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart” Psalms 37:4).

Lord, we desire that all would be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire.

We desire that people would have all of their needs met, spirit, soul, body, emotionally, financially, materially, mentally, and in every other way.

Dear God, may your Word go forth throughout the entire world so all may hear the gospel (message of salvation) and give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

May marriages and families be healed.

May the homeless receive housing.

May the hungry be fed.

May the mentally ill, those addicted to drugs, sexually immoral, liars, thieves, those who practice witchcraft, atheists, agnostics, and all who are outside of the will of God be delivered, set free, and ɓe on fire for Jesus (“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8).

May those who are unemployed find jobs and gain financial independence.

May Fathers and mothers love their children and raise and love them with Godly love.

May abortion be entirely removed from society all over the world.

 Jesus said, “For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. 39 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day” (John 6:39).

When they realized that Jesus was not with them after much concern regarding Jesus’ whereabouts (he was just 12 years old during his earthly pilgrimage at that time), and when Joseph and Mary found Jesus
“He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49).

God, help us to lose ourselves in Christ and be about your business of winning people to Jesus while there is still time.

Bless us to truly love you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love each other as we love ourselves.

May your Kingdom come and your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven.

We know that in heaven, there is no evil, suffering, or pain of any kind.

We, too, must be about our Father’s business.

Some doubt what the Bible says about the return of Christ, but it is written, “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).

It took Noah 120 years to build the Ark. Why so long? Because of God’s love and patience. He didn’t want the people to perish. But he also doesn’t impose his will on people. You can’t force someone to love you. He is kind and loving towards everyone and desires us to invite and accept him into our hearts/lives.

So God, in these last days, is exercising patience one again.
For just as he was in Noah’s time, “He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.”
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God’s chief aim/our chief aim is to win to people to Jesus so they won’t perish (go to hell) but receive eternal life (go to heaven).

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 120
January 28th, 2024

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 
For we are God’s handiwork, 
created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do”
(Ephesians 2:8-10).

Father, we recognize that it is by your grace through faith that we have been saved from our many sins, that we have been delivered from the power of Satan, the power of sin, death, hell and the grave, into your marvelous light. You have already set up good works for us to do. Help us, dear God, to do every one of them.

“Being confident
of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

We will continue to serve, honor, and worship the Lord of Lord’s, and the King of Kings, the one who purchased our salvation with his own blood, “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you (us) will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

The Apostle Paul said, “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14).

Father, we too, “press on toward the goal to win the prize for which you have called us “heavenward in Christ Jesus.” We will not back down or turn away from so great a salvation, new life, that you have given to us in Christ Jesus, by the shedding of his blood and by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are so confident that everything, no matter what we face, you, by your great power, make it all work together for our good (Romans 8:28).

Dear God, please move by your Spirit and prepare hearts all over the world to receive Christ into their hearts and be saved. Prepare and further equip your saints to get your Word to the ends of the earth so that everyone will hear the gospel and give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

Deliver our brothers and sisters out from the hands of their persecutors wherever needed.

Provide in every way for your people, spiritual, financial, material, mental, physical, legal, and every other way.

Save America and every other nation while there is still time.

We ask these things in the Name of Jesus, Amen!

Scriptures references on God’s protection:
2 Chronicles 20:15, 20:21;
Psalm 27:2;
Psalm 13:5;
Deuteronomy 28:7
1 kings 6:16;

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 119
January 21st, 2024

The power of agreement is incalculable.

“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 18:19).

Let’s agree together in prayer and see what God will do.

Lord, teach us your way, lead us in a straight path, do not turn us over to the desires of our foes, for false witnesses rise up against us breathing out violence, we are still confident of this, we will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living (this life), we will confidently trust and wait for the LORD. You will keep us safe from the hands of our enemies. Lord God, we love your law, (great living, and imperishable word).

We gain more and more wisdom and knowledge as we study it constantly. The entrance of your Word gives us light,  Lord, you give understanding to the simple. We have hidden your Word in our hearts that we may not sin against you. You protect us against the plans of our enemies, those who hate you, and we your people.

The thief (Satan and demons) comes only, “To steal, and to kill, and to destroy” but Jesus you give us abundant life. We are the sheep of your pasture. We hear only your voice and do not follow the devil, demons, false doctrines, lying voices, and every evil way.

In these last days many have turned away from your truth, and fallen prey to the devil (demonic voices, erroneus teachings). We thank you so much that you always (in each age) have a remnant, people who truly follow you. You know those who are truly your people and we thank you that we are truly your chosen and do not pretend, like those who have one foot in the world and one foot in the Church (pretend to be holy and righteousness while harboring evil in their hearts). One day you will separate those who are truly yours from those who are evil. Lord God, please save all mankind while there is still time. Please send the gospel message (good news about Jesus) all over the world so people will hear and give their hearts to him so they will not perish but have/gain eternal life.

Tomorrow, in a very real sense, is not promised to us. Remove the spiritual blinders from people’s eyes and the spiritual plugs off their ears so they can be delivered from Satan’s traps. For we know that if the gospel is hidden it is hidden to those who are perishing. For the God of this world, Satan, has blinded the minds of those who are on their way to hell.

Dear God, we need a fresh outpouring of your Spirit to fall in America and all over the world now. Please send revival, one so powerful like the world has never seen before.

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, that all Jews are saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire. Jesus baptize them with fire.

Free your people from persecution

Restore prodigals, your people who have strayed from your truth, the Godly path, and bring them back into your fold so they will not perish but have eternal life.

Heal completely Christian households.

Bless your saints to receive all that you have for us.

Please continue to pray as God leads you …

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 118
January 14th, 2024

Let’s pray and meditate on God’s word, giving reverance to him and his word.

Lord God, we bow at your feet as we enter jnto your presence, giving you honor, glory, and praise!

“Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands” (Psalm 119:73).

Prayer:
Dear God, your hands made us, give us understanding to learn your commands.

Psalm 119
97Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.100
I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.

Prayer:
Oh, how we love your law. We meditate on it all day long. Your commands make us wiser than our enemies, for they are ever with us. We have more insight than all our teachers, for we meditate on your statutes. We have more understanding that the elders, for we obey your precepts.

Lord God,
“You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!”
(Psalm 119:4-5).

Your commandments, laws, and precepts are perfect and written for our best interest. You have made the whole world by your love and great power.

Lord, you say and then ask, “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” But your own Word states, “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you”
(Jeremiah 32:17). “Great and mighty God, whose name is the Lord Almighty, 19 great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve. 
20 You performed signs and wonders in Egypt and have continued them to this day, in Israel and among all mankind, and have gained the renown that is still yours. 21 You brought your people Israel out of Egypt with signs and wonders, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm and with great terror. 22 You gave them this land you had sworn to give their ancestors, a land flowing with milk and honey” (Jeremiah 32:18-32).

Lord, you are too wonderful for the human mind to even comprehend. Your true love, worth, and power are far more than mere humans, left to ourselves,
can come close to understanding the magnitude of. When we receive Christ, the Holy Spirit reveals such things to us as only God can.

You spoke the universe into being. At your command, all things were created. All the stars planets, galaxies, mountains, valleys, rivers, canyons, ravines, deepest darkest caves, birds, and animals large and small came into existence by your word.

Lord, we delight in your word for it is holy, and you watch over it to make sure it comes to pass.

All of your promises are backed by your name. You sent your Word to heal us. We find salvation in your word.

Your word is the greatest of love letters. We study and meditate on your Word day and night. We gain wisdom as we study to show ourselves approved unto you as we rightly divide the word of truth.

We will not fear nor be discouraged for you are our God; You are our Shephard so we shall lack no good thing; Your goodness and mercy follows us all the days of our lives; You have given us power (ability) to get wealth; You bless everything we put our hands to and bless us to own everywhere we go; Every morning you provide new mercies for us; We are your ambassadors of Christ, warriors of God. Do bless us to receive all the blessings you have stored up for us; Bless us to study your word so we may get to know you better,
gain more understanding and apply your Word to life;

Father, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Help to keep Israel safe during times of war. Bless all Jews as well as every person to give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

May Israel, America, and all nations win the war over terrorism.

These things we ask in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 117
January 7th, 2023

We are blessed, Father, for we fear you and find great delight in your commands. We have hidden your Word in our hearts. It helps to keep us from sinning against you. The entrance of your Word gives us light. Yes, Lord, you give us your understanding. This makes us wiser than our teachers. For you are the Lord God, Creator of heaven and earth.

Our children are mighty in the land. As the generation of the upright we, our children and grandchildren are blessed. For you have blessed us in abundance in every area of our lives.

Wealth and riches are in our houses, and our righteousness endures forever.

Thank you for blessing us to be merciful to others. It is true that to the merciful, you extend your mercies.

Jesus, you are the Light of the World, and you have made us to be the light of the world.

We are willing and obedient, and you bless us to eat the good of the land.

Even in darkness, you give us light to see so we do not stumble and fall but are able to navigate under our anointing of the Holy Spirit. You help us to both make it through the storms of life and enable us to help others who themselves are facing storms.

Because God has made us to be generous, he will also cause good to come to us.

You have taught us to conduct our affairs with justice, and we will never be shaken, put down, or destroyed.

We have no fear. Our hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. In him, we are forever secure. He is ever with us, never asleep, watching over us day and night, while we sleep, and as we go about our way.

Dear God, our hearts are secure. We have no fear. In the end, we will look in triumph over our foes.

We give tithes and offerings into the work of the gospel regularly. Our righteousness endures forever, and our horn (dignity, 
and respect) is lifted high in honor.

We love and honor you, oh God, for you are our Maker and cause all things to work together for our good.

Bless us to love you and serve you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Bless us to love one another as we love ourselves.

May your perfections in heaven be seen here on earth just as it is in heaven.

For all of this and everything else, we truly thank you and give you honor, glory, and praise in The Mighty, Matchless, Holy Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 116
December 31st, 2023

In addition to food and whatever else you’re fasting from, please include fasting from negative thinking.

Let’s pray:

Good morning, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

Today is the day that the Lord has made, and we rejoice and are so happy to be a part of your Kingdom.

Oh, that you would bless us indeed and enlarge our territory that your hand would be with us and that you would keep us from evil that we may not cause pain.

We who dwell in the shelter of the Most High rest in the shadow of the Almighty. You are our refuge and fortress, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

You have assigned your angels to minister to us who are heirs of salvation.

You rescue us from our foes. Yout prepare a table before us in the presence of our enemies, you anoint our heads with fresh oil and cause goodness and mercy to follow us all the days of our lives and we truly repent confessing our sins to you throw them into your, “sea of forgetfulness” to remember them no more.

We put on your full armor, On your belt of truth, on your breastplate of righteousness, we prepare our feet with the gospel of peace, we take up the shield of faith to extinguish all the fiery darts (including thoughts of giving up, being defeated, being a lossr, on and on), we put on your helmet of salvation which is the Word of God (we are children of God, victorious, more than conquerors, he has met all our needs in Christ Jesus, with God all things are possible, and on and on.

We will do all things through Christ who strengthens us.

Our God has met all of our needs in Christ.

No weapon formed against us shall prosper. We will refute, condemn, and disprove every accusation against us.

We have given to the Lord, and it is given unto us, in good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over people give unto our bosom.

Great is the peace of our children and grandchildren, for they are taught of the Lord.

Dear God, everything we put our hands to you bless, everywhere we step we own it.

You have made us to be the head and not the tail, blessed coming in and going out, in the city and in the fields.

We cast all of our cares (burdens) upon you, Jesus, because you care for us.

The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Eternity in Heaven:
When we have been with the Lord in heaven ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we will have no less time to sing God’s praise than when we first begun.

The fast starts at midnight but you can join in now.

Corrections made:

God’s love is everlasting, and he does not force us but tries to win us by his kindness (Jeremiah 31:3).

The fast started at midnight and goes at least until 3:00 P. M. today. But please feel free to join in right now.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 115
December 24th, 2023

You gravitate to whatever your life is centered upon.

Public schools (education) started with the Church. God, being at the center.

All life, whether human families or otherwise, all species of life was started with, and by God.

When God is not the central focus, when he is removed from his rightful place in our lives, chaos, complete evil is the result. For example, public schools were once considered amongst the safest places on earth for our children to be. But since the removal of God, his Word, and the miseducation that ensues, they have become amongst the worst places on earth for our children to spend their time, being endoctrinated into believing the lie that there is no God and to follow the desires of the flesh, drugs, sex outside of marriage, if it feels good do it, disrespect your parents, create your own reality, and so forth.

Make no mistake about it. The devil is in full pursuit to “steal, kill, and destroy”
(John 10:10) our children and all who are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26). We must remember that the “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; The world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods” (Psalm 24:1-2). He created everything that is good, the atom, every rock, tree, mountain, star, fish, the wind, the seasons, all that can be imagined, and so much more, and when those are evil remove him from their presence the result is sheer evil, total mayhem and confusion.

God has established laws that can not be changed. When his ways are violated, it results in every kind of evil taking place. That’s why today people are infatuated with the taking of human life (abortion), women and men lusting for each other (women laying with women and men craving men sexually – lesbianism and homosexuality), people loving money, the abuse of drugs, lying, stealing, deception, and all manner of evil now permeates society. These people, being led by their false god (Satan) and the flesh, seeking selfish desires, who disrepect the True and Living God, are bent on wiping out the very existence of God from human society (Please see John 8:44; Psalm 2;).
Let the reader know that the devil and all who are evil will never succeed for his days are numbered. The devil’s reign on earth will soon come to an end, and he will be thrown into hell forever (see Revelation 12).

“And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever” (Revelation 20:10).

What must we who belong to God in Christ do in the meantime? I’m glad you asked. We must “Occupy” (Luke 29:13) until Jesus returns to take us back with him. We are to love and pray for those who are lost to give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time. This means getting the gospel message to the lost so they can hear about Jesus and give their hearts to him so they can be saved.

Father, we pray that the Word (the Bible) will go forth to all nations, kindreds, and tongues so they will hear the
good news and give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

Save America and every other nation in the world while there is still time.

Heal your Church, help us to truly love one another.

Remove witchcraft from the midst of those who call upon the Name of the Lord.

Please heal all of your people.

We pray for the transfer of the wealth of the wicked into the hands of the saints (Proverbs 13:22) so we can get the work of the Kingdom (getting the gospel out to all nations) done.

Deliver people from devious lifestyles.

Deliver people from gender confusion.

Heal families and put Godly leaders into places of authority, restore real marriage in the minds and hearts of people, which is between one man and one woman.

Bless people to realize that every one of their needs are met in Christ.

May your Kingdom come, and may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Thank you, heavenly Father, in the Mighty, Precious, Holy, Awesome and Unmatchable Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 114
December 17th, 2023

Thank you, heavenly Father, in the Mighty, Precious, Holy, Awesome and Unmatchable Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 114
December 17th, 2023

“The Bible depicts Solomon’s reign as an era of unprecedented prosperity due to his wisdom, a quality bestowed upon him by God. In a dream, God had asked him what he wanted most, and Solomon replied, “an understanding mind to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil” (I Kings 3:9).

Job 28:28 King James Version (KJV)

“And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.”

“How did King Solomon receive his wisdom?

So Solomon prayed to God saying, “Give your servant an understanding mind… able to discern the difference between good and evil.” And God gave him “a wise and discerning mind.” Yes, wisdom is the ability to discern between right and wrong which means right and wrong are real; good and evil exist.

Proverbs 3:17 “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Solomon didn’t know a little about a lot – he knew a lot about a lot. His wisdom wasn’t confined to theology.” We must study the Word. Knowing God and the Bible precedes everything else. But God wants us to expand our knowledge base (how to manage money, your savings and checking accounts, how to treat your spouse, pay your debts, etc.).
His wisdom and knowledge are limitless.

Among other things, “Solomon studied botany.”

bot·a·ny

/ˈbätənē/

See definitions in:
the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.

the plant life of a particular region, habitat, or 
geological period.

“the botany of North America”

“The Absolute Necessity of a Proper Work Ethic – Proverbs 24:27”

6/24/2011

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Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; afterwards, then, build your house. Proverbs 24:27

This proverb addresses the need to make provision for oneself and one’s family – before we begin to seek for personal comfort.  This is spoken of from the view of an agricultural society – but the principles will work everywhere.  This principle is often lost on our society which is tempted daily by commercials which tell us what we just absolutely have to get . . . immediately.  Therefore this particular proverb may be a good one to not only read and consider – but also to apply to the problems that seem to be multiplying in our nation.

We are told here to begin life by working hard – by seeking a proper support for ourselves and those for whom we are responsible.  Please read and focus on “proper support” here – rather than the worldly standards that are set before us.  Proper support means that we can provide food and clothing for ourselves and our family – as we look to the Lord to bless our efforts and our obedience.  In the day in which this was written, this meant getting outside and preparing your fields or your flocks.  It meant plowing the ground, obtaining seed, and then planting the seed and working the fields.  This involved a lot of hard work – but we should realize that work was not part of the curse – weeds were.  But regardless of whether there are weeds or not – God wants us to work – and work hard at what we do.” https://www.calvarychapeljonesboro.org/proverb-a-day/the-absolute-necessity-of-a-proper-work-ethic-proverbs-2427

God certainly wants us to study his Word. But, he also wants us to apply ourselves to learning in other areas in this vast world he has made. Christians should be the best at everything. Farming, math, technology, teaching, sports, etc., etc. We should be the best employees, bosses, and owners in the whole world.

God is the one who gives us wisdom (understanding and the ability to learn more), but we must apply ourselves to grow and continually expand in areas of understanding so we may bring honor to God.

PRAYER:

Dear God, we ask that you grant us more understanding of your Word, your will, and way of doing things.

Help us to apply ourselves to gaining more and more of your wisdom and knowledge. The latter comes largely from studying and doing, putting repeatedly into practice what we learn.

Help us to win so many more people to Christ while there is still time.

You give us the “ability to produce wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:18 ). Help us to produce this promise of yours in our lives.

God’s ministry work is not just within the 4 walls of the Church but in every sphere of life. The grocery store, the laundry mat, the hospital, the nursing home, and wherever you may be.

We must be filled with the love of Christ and his Word so we will be fully equipped to engage and fulfill God’s will on earth.

My brothers and sisters, we must engage, apply ourselves to learning more and more, becoming more and more diverse in every area of life so we can reach more and more people as we near the return of Jesus.

Most of the people we need to reach are out in the world. We need to prepare ourselves to, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20 New International Version). For this is, “The Great Commission.”

Oh God, help us to please you, to treat our spouses, children, siblings, boss, oil man, insurance agent, …. fill in the blank … better.

Teach us and help us to be more selfless.

Help us to forsake all else, making sure that you (God) are first in our lives.

Let all be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit, and with fire, Jesus baptize all with fire.

Bless us with financial overflow.

Father, we thank you and praise you in The Mighty, Precious, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable, Name of Jesus, Amen!

MARINATE:

Meditate on these Scriptures:

“Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.”
20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work 22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 
23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:19-26).

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 113
December 10th, 2023

“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16 NIV).

“Pray without ceasing”
(1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Heavenly Father, thank you for your grace (unmerited favor) for your brand new mercies this morning

Thank you for waking us up, that we are on this side of the dirt. This is proof not only of your love for us but also of you have more plans for us at this place and time. We are excited yo do your will.

Your Word says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3 NKJV). We meditate and think about the Name of Jesus, for you are, “the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2) who took pleasure (had great joy) in sacrificing your life so that we could have eternal life.

We fear not because you are with us, we are not troubled as those are lost because you are our God, you strengthen us and help us and uphold and support us each and every day (Isaiah 41:10).

We seek first your Kingdom and your righteousness (your will and way of doing things), and by doing so, you provide for our every need (Matthew 6:33).

Even when evil people try to harm us, we are not to fear because you protect us from them (Psalm 27:2).

We thank so much for in all the beauty and magnitude of your creation that
we are your, “masterpiece … created … anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago”
(Ephesians 2:10).

Thank you that with the faith you have provided and potential for growth and expansion you have given us that there are no impossibilities (Matthew 17:20) and with you (God) all things are possible (Luke 1:37).

So today, we pray your divine intervention into the affairs of mankind all across the globe. In America, the Middle East, China, Russia, every nation, kindred, tribe, and tounge. Bless everyone to accept Christ into their hearts before the end (while there is still time).

We pray for peace and immeasurable prosperity for Jerusalem and all of Israel even in the midst of these troubling times. You bless those who bless Israel (Genesis 12:3).

Bless your people to prosper in every area of our lives.

May our persecuted brothers and sisters be freed from their evil oppressors. We even pray for them (oppressors) to give their hearts to Jesus so they too will be saved.

Please let the Bible and Godly teaching and teachers reenter public schools and classrooms in America and around the world so our children can learn the  truth of your Word and be properly educated in all spheres of life. 

Dear Father, we ask that your Kingdom come, and that your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In the heaven everthing is perfect. There is no evil, no poverty, sickness, pain, or death. There is only good. God lives there and we who are ‘born again’ will one day live there with him forever.

Father, let all be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire while there is still time, in the Mighty Name of Jesus we pray, Amen!

CONFIRMING YOU SALVATION

This is the most important decision in life

Please pray, “Lord Jesus, I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I ask that you forgive me for all of my sins. I truly repent (I turn away from all sin) and I ask you to come into my heart and live. I accept you as Lord and Savior of my life. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit and wash me clean in the blood of the Lamb. I make a separation between me and the world (the lust of the eyes the lust of the flesh, and the pride of life, the sin of unbelief, the dark practices of this world such as drunkenness, sexual sin and every other kind of sin, right now. Today I profess that my name is written in the Lamb’s book of life. If you have said this prayer and meant it with all of your heart you can know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are saved (born again) and that the Holy Spirit dwells in you. Please read: Psalm 69:28, Philippians 4:3, Hebrews 3:15, 1 John 2:15, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 7:14, Revelation 12:11,

If you have sincerely asked Jesus to come into your heart your name is now written in “the Lamb’s book of life” (Revelation 13:8), You are going to heaven and have escaped the evil destination of the ungodly (hell).

It is important that you establish a strong prayer life, read the Bible everyday, get connected to a Bible believing church, and grow in your relationship with the Lord.

Also, CBN, a ministry separate from ìumi.org offers a wonderful look into what this most wonderful of decisions means. Please take a look:
https://www1.cbn.com/a-new-day

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 112
December 3rd, 2023

“Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come!” (1 Corinthians 5:17
AMPC).

Heavenly Father, we thank you that we now not only see clearly but also live by and put into practice the following:

1. Spending time with God becomes our top priority

2. We pray without ceasing in and before all things

3. We recognize and acknowledge that Jesus is preeminent before all things.

Definition “pre·em·i·nence

/prēˈemənəns/
noun

the fact of surpassing all others; superiority.”

4. The welfare of others is of high importance to us.

5. We seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness – his way of doing things.

6. Being rightly connected with Jesus makes us better at everything, e. g., spouses, parents, children, workers, etc., etc.

7. We are no longer ruled by our senses, fear, anger, etc.

8. We turn everything over to God, recognizing him as chief owner of everything.

9. Recognizing that our lives are not our own, we prioritize the way we live our based on the patterns he has set forth.

You can add your own at this point.

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ

“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?b 2By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? 3Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.5For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also beunited with him in a resurrection like his.h 6For we know that our old selfi was crucified with himj so that the body ruled by sink might be done away with,1 that we should no longer be slaves to sinl— 7because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.m8Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. 10The death he died, he died to sinq once for all;r but the life he lives, he lives to God.
11In the same way, count yourselves dead to sins but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12Therefore do not let sin reignt in your mortal body so that you obey its evil 13Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness,u but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness. 14For sin shall no longer be your master,w because you are not under the law, but under grace” (Romans 6:1-14 NIV). https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6&version=AMPC

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 111
November 26th,

Word based prayer, mixed with faith, is the most powerful thing we can do.

All Scripture references, unless otherwise noted, are from the New International Version.

NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE FACING GOD CAN TURN ANY SITUATION AROUND

EXAMPLE:
The Parable of the Persistent Widow

“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. 2 He said: “In a certain  town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought.  3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ 4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 
5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually wear me out!’” 6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find

faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:1-8).

We must stay in positions of prayer, praise, and worship as we face our battles. Prayer based on the Word of God is our greatest offensive weapon.

EXAMPLE:
The Israelites were in a battle with their enemies when God had Moses to take a position of intercession.
“As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 
13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword”
(Exodus 17:8-13).
We will win every battle if we stay in we stay (continue) in prayer.

“Pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

“Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it (put it into practice)” (Luke 11:28).

“Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble”
(Psalm 119:165).

We serve God all day, every day, and stay focused on his Word.

How does our faith continue to grow?
“So then faith 
comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”
(Romans 10:17 NKJV). Prayerfully read (study) the Word of God. Regarding the Bible, we must prayerfully read it,  meditate on it, ruminate “to think carefully and for a long period about something,” – in this case, the Word of God.

Beloved, God tells us, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

Also, we can be comforted in knowing that he is always with us and lovingly warns and directs us.

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION:

For he tells us, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).

Father, we intercede for our brothers and sisters in the faith. Please provide for everyone of their needs. We pray for salvation for all of their family members. We pray for those who are being persecuted not only to be set free from their oppressors but to love and pray for these evil people to give their hearts to Jesus.

We also pray for America and all nations to know Jesus while there is still enough time left.

We intercede for our enemies, those who hate us, asking you to please have mercy on them and draw them Jesus so they too will experience salvation.

Please bless President Biden and Vice President Harris and their administration to give their hearts to Jesus.

Please continue to fan the flames of revival in America and around the world. Holy Spirit, we acknowledge and accept your role in this.

Although we don’t understand it all perfectly, we recognize that God the Father, Jesus our Lord, and Holy Spirit work together in perfect unity.

Father, we lay down our lives for the sake of the gospel. Help us to continue to provide the only way of salvation. Bless us to win more and more souls (people) to Jesus while there is still time.

Please add your own prayer requests as the Spirit leads.

Father, thank you and praise for honoring our requests in the Mighty, Precious, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 110
November 19th,

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).

The biggest prison in the world is the Prison of SIN.

Satan, “the prince of the power of the air,” is the warden, and the only way of escape is through
Christ, our Lord.
And even for us who have been freed from this prison Ephesians 2 reminds us of how we once lived lived in this prison operating under the devil’s domain.

“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh[a] and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, 
expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. 10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Jew and Gentile Reconciled Through Christ
11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 
13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 
15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 
16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. 17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 
21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit” (Ephesians 2:1-22 NIV).

The only way out is by way of the
THE ROMANS ROAD (JESUS).

Romans 5:8
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 3:23
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Romans 10:9
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

We must acknowledge that we are sinners (we have all missed the mark), in need of a Savior (Jesus), and while in the process of turning away from sin ask him to forgive us (repent) and accept him into our hearts as our Lord and Savior.

You can pray the following prayer out loud to Jesus.

Say Lord Jesus, I am a sinner, and I acknowledge that I can be saved by accepting you into my heart. I ask you to forgive me for all of my sins. Please come into my heart and live. I receive you as my personal Lord and Savior and as Master of my life. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit. These things I ask in your name. Amen.

If you have truly asked Christ to come into your heart, you can be assured that you are saved and on your way to heaven. But there is so much more!

If as a believer you have sinned you can be assured that if (being truly sorry) we ask Jesus to forgive us, truly repenting, turning away from it, God will forgive you.

Heavenly Father, we thank you, and praise you, for you gave your dearly loved Son for the sin of the world so we could be forgiven and live with you and you with us forever.

The Christian Broadcasting Network, a separate organization (unconnected with us), offers special info to help you better understand what accepting Jesus into your heart means.

Please visit https://www1.cbn.com/a-new-day

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 109
November 12th,

This will require making an effort on your part and exercising great patience. Remember,
when we spend time with God that
we must always mix our efforts with faith or we fail to receive his best (see Hebrews11:6).

This is an excerpt from Dr. Tony Evans book (Chapter 12), titled, “Prayers for Victory in Spiritual Warfare.”

PRAYERS FOR FAVOR
Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us;

And confirm for us the work of our hands;

Yes, confirm the work of our hands.

PSALM 90:17Favor is a powerful thing. Favor gives you good things you don’t necessarily deserve.
It also gives you what you need to accomplish what you couldn’t do on your own. Favorcan be given from person to person (Esther 2:17; 5:8; 7:3), from God to people (Genesis6:8; Psalm 84:11 ESV), or from both (Luke 2:52). Whatever the case, favor is something to pray for on a regular basis.

Nehemiah models this for us. In contemporary terms, he was a beast. He accomplished in 52 days what no one had done for Israel in 141 years. Nehemiah was a dedicated man who turned millions of people’s lives around for good through his hard work andcommitment—and by receiving favor.

We first find Nehemiah asking for favor in the opening chapter of the book named afterhim. He is distraught, discouraged, and near despair due to the plight of his people who survived the exile and returned to the province of Jerusalem, only to discover the walls broken down and the gates burned with fire. Nehemiah first sought the Lord,
repenting on behalf of himself and his people. Then he took action. He wanted to use his position as the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes to leverage support for his people.

So he asked God for favor. “ ‘Give your servant success today by granting him favorin the presence of this man.’ I was cupbearer to the king” (Nehemiah 1:11 NIV). As the story unfolds, we learn that God did indeed give Nehemiah favor with theking, and as a result, Nehemiah was well supplied and protected as he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem

But Nehemiah’s wise request for favor did not stop there. Multiple times throughout the rest of the book we read things like this: “Remember me with favor, my God, forall I have done for these people” (Nehemiah 5:19 NIV). He even closes the book by praying, “Remember me with favor, my God” (Nehemiah13:31 NIV). Nehemiah wasn’t a perfect man. But he accomplished a lot in his life because hefound favor with God and the king. We often forget to ask for favor, and Satan triesto keep us from seeking favor because he doesn’t want us to fulfill the calling andpurpose God has for us.

What if Nehemiah had tried to rebuild Jerusalem without the king’s favor? Would hehave been so successful? What if he had tried to restore the spiritual state of hisnation without God’s favor? Favor is critical, and that’s why spiritual warfare includesasking for favor. Put On the Belt of TruthThe truth is, Lord, that Your favor lasts a lifetime. That is why I want it and askfor it. Your Word says, “His anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning”
[Psalm 30:5 ESV]. Just as Abraham prayed in Genesis, I ask right now, “O Lord, if I have found favorin your sight, do not pass by your servant” [Genesis 18:3 ESV]. I ask that I would find favor with You, God, and with others who will be able to help me fulfill the purpose You have for my life. In Christ’s name, amen.

Put On the Breastplate of RighteousnessLord, You tell me in Your Word that I will find favor with You when I live my lifewith love and righteousness. “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will findfavor and good success in the sight of God and man” [Proverbs 3:3-4 ESV]. I want to live with steadfast love and faithfulness. Help me to make decisionsand to think thoughts that will help me live with both. Thank You. In Christ’s name, amen.

Put On the Shoes of PeaceThank You, God, that when I walk in peace, Your favor is upon me. “Toward the scornershe is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor” [Proverbs 3:34 ESV]. Humility walks in shoes of peace, Lord. I put on this peace because I seek Yourfavor. Give me favor not only with You but also with my family members, spouse, children, coworkers, and those who can open doors for me in order to accomplish what You havecalled me to do. When I am in Your presence, I find favor and peace. “The LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace”
[Numbers 6:25-26 ESV]. In Christ’s name, amen.

Take Up the Shield of Faith Father God, Your favor carries with it a lot of power. It kept Esther alive when shecould have been killed. It provided the way for the escaping Israelites to have whatthey needed when they left Egypt. “I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians; and when you go, you shall not go empty” [Exodus 3:21 ESV]. I have faith that whatever I am facing—a rift in a relationship, a financial burden,
a health issue, a job situation—if You will grant me favor, I can overcome. Grantthis favor, Lord, so that I will receive Your power. In Christ’s name, amen.

Take the Helmet of SalvationLord, my salvation started with favor. It was granted to a young girl who carriedthe Christ child in her womb. “And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God’ ” [Luke 1:30 ESV]. Favor is a powerful thing, God. I ask You for favor in my relationships, on myjob, with my finances, and in my health. Most of all, Lord, give me favor with You. In Christ’s name, amen.

Take Up the Sword of the Spirit Heavenly Father, I take up the sword of the Spirit against Satan and say to You, “Youare the glory of their strength; by your favor our horn is exalted” [Psalm 89:17 ESV]. I have victory because of Your favor. I also stand against Satan by affirming thatI am covered by Your favor. “For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield” [Psalm 5:12 ESV]. You are my sun and shield, and You bestow favor and honor [Psalm 84:11]. ThankYou for Your favor, God, because it is the key to my victory. In Christ’s name, amen
(Evans, pp. 64-66).

In every situation in life, we want to have God’s favor. Psalm 84:11 says, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.”

“What is the biblical meaning of favor?

God stepping into one’s situation – to make a worthwhile difference! Favor is not a feeling and it’s not something to earn! It’s a gift, a blessing from the Lord! Finding favor means – gaining approval – acceptance – or special benefits – or blessings!”

God, bless us with favor from you and with mankind. Bless everything we put our hands to. Bless us to own everywhere we go (Deuteronomy11:24)so the atmosphere will be filled with your presence blessing people to acknowledge and receive Christ into their hearts. Bless us to establish your Kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven.

Father, the number one reason for gaining wealth is to spread the gospel all over the world. In Luke 6:38 you tell us to, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.”

Your Word also tells us that, “A sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous”
(Proverbs 13:22). Please bless us to experience living under an open heaven so much beyond what we have ever experienced before (Malachi 3:10-12).

We pray for the “peace of Jerusalem” (Psalm
122:6).

We bless Israel in the Name of Jesus (Genesis 12:3).

Let revival spread in greater and greater measure throughout the whole world. Bless all to be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire. Jesus, baptize all with fire while there is still time.
We ask these things in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 108
November 5th,

When we come into God’s presence, we are to give him praise. We give him honor for who he is.

Psalm 100:1-2 says,
“Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.”

When Jesus’ disciples were with him while he was in this world as a man they saw the amazing miracles he performed, how be blessed the blind to see, the dumb to speak, the deaf to hear, and how he brought the dead back to life. But when they approached him, they did not ask for power or wealth. They saw the connection (relationship) that he had with the Father and instead said, “Lord, teach us to pray … Jesus said, “This is how you should pray” (Luke 11:1-2).

What is often referred to as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ is really a model prayer for us to follow. Please see and pray this following prayer patterned after the one he taught his disciples.

Praise you, Father, praise you, Jesus, Holy Spirit, we acknowledge your presence and divine role in the Godhead, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Father,  we also thank you for sending your Son into the world to rescue us from hell, and because of his sacrifice, we now have become the righteousness of God in Christ.

Jesus, you are Jehovah-Nissi (The Lord our banner, our victory), Jehovah Tsidkenu (the Lord our Righteousness) and because of you we have become the righteousness of God in Christ. You are Jehovah Rapha (the Lord our healer), you are ʼĒl ʻElyōn (God Most High, you possess the heavens and the earth).

We pray for your Kingdom to come, for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, let all you desire for our lives and in everything be done here on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread. Please continue to meet all our needs, spirit, soul, body, emotional,
financial, material, and in every way.

We claim Isaiah 53:5 that by your stripes (blood you shed for us), we were healed.
We believe and accept the fact that we have been set free  from, “The curse of the law (poverty, sickness, and spiritual death)” (Galatians 3:15), and for poverty you have given us wealth, for sickness you have given us health, and for death you have given us eternal life.

Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Father, for us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created” (1 Corinthians 10:31).

Everything we do or choose not to do should be to bring glory and honor to God.

This is just a small snipet. There is so much more. Let’s continue to love God and grow in our relationship with him.

Please make a special time each day to pray and read the Bible and continue to pray intermittently throughout every day and night.

Pray continuously. Prayer must become to us as natural as breathing. Your life is a prayer.

GIVE GOD GLORY
FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 107
SUNDAY, October 30th, 2023

Dear God, Creator of everything, we acknowledge your supremacy and give you glory, honor, and praise. You created everything.

The Apostle Psul said, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord” (2 Corinthians 10:17 ESV).

We don’t lift ourselves up, we lift God up. We give honor, glory, and praise to God. We recognize that he is the giver of all good things (James 1:17)

“Boasting in the Lord involves us giving glory, praise, and honor to God for who he is and the good things he has done. Boasting in the Lord is not self-seeking or self-gratifying. Rather, it is centered around the Lord God who deserves all our glory and praise.”

Mike Livingstone correctly writes, “We all have the same calling: to glorify God in everything we do. This is why we are here. Scripture says God created us for His glory (Isa. 43:7) and instructs us to “do everything for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31).

“To glorify God is not to bestow glory on God or add to His glory, but to recognize and acknowledge His glory. The basic meaning of the word glory is “heavy in weight.” It is the “weighty importance and shining majesty that accompany God’s presence.” The verb glorify 
means “to give weight to” or “to honor.” Thus, to glorify God is to recognize God for who He really is and to respond appropriately.”

EXPLORE THE BIBLE SHARES 1O WAYS TO GIVE GLORY (HONOR) TO GOD
Here are 10 scriptural ways we can glorify God:

1. Praise Him with your lips.

“My lips will glorify you” (Ps 63:3). The noblest use of our tongues is to give praise to God.

2. Obey His Word.

To the corrupt priests in Malachi’s day, the Lord said: “If you don’t listen, and if you don’t take it to heart to honor my name, … I will send a curse among you” (Mal. 2:2). How had they dishonored God’s name? They had disobeyed God’s Law by presenting defiled food on the altar (Mal. 1:6-7; see also Deut. 15:21).

3. Pray in Jesus’ name.

“Whatever you ask in my name, I will do it so that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14:13). To pray in Jesus’ name is to align our prayers and desires with God’s purposes.

4. Produce spiritual fruit.

“My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples” (John 15:8). The fruit that issues out of our union with and obedience to Christ brings God glory. The Bible names several kinds of spiritual fruit, including: the fruit we bear when we win others to Christ (Rom. 1:13), the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23), and our good deeds (Col. 1:10).

5. Remain sexually pure.

“Flee sexual immorality! … glorify God with your body” (1 Cor. 6:18-20).

6. Seek the good of others.

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God” (1 Cor 10:31). The context is Paul’s discussion of whether it was right for believers to eat meat offered to idols. He stated the guiding principle in verse 24, “No one is to seek his own good, but the good of the other person.” When we make lifestyle choices for the good of others, we glorify God.

7. Give generously.

The result of the Corinthians’ giving to the poor believers in Jerusalem would be that “they will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity” (2 Cor. 9:13).

8. Live honorably among unbelievers.

“Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles, so that when they slander you as evildoers, they will observe your good works and will glorify God on the day he visits” (1 Pet. 2:12). Jesus said, “let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven” (Matt. 5:16).

9. Be faithful when persecuted.

“But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but let him glorify God in having that name” (1 Pet. 4:16). If we want to glorify God, then we’ll not be ashamed of the name of Jesus.

10. Face death with faith.

Jesus predicted Peter would die as a martyr and “would glorify God” in his death (John 21:19). Paul hoped Christ would be glorified in his death (Phil. 1:20). We can show God to be great in the way we approach death because we know “to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21).

*Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Revised and Expanded, p. 647.

Mike Livingstone works at Lifeway Christian Resources as content editor for Explore the Bible materials.

Psalm 19:1 

NIV
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

NLT
The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.

“Fear God and keep his commandments,
    for this is the duty of all mankind”
(Ecclesiastes 12:13 NIV).

BE A GIVER
FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 106
SUNDAY, October 23rd, 2023

2 Samuel 7:22 (New King James Version)

Therefore You are great, O Lord God. For there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

GOD WANTS OUR HEARTS

God created everything and doesn’t need anything, but he has created us to participate and partner with him for eternity.

1. He tells us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also”
(Matthew 6:19-21).

2. Just as how we speak reveals who who we are (A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil; for of the abundance of his heart his mouth speaketh” (Luke 6:45 KJV)U, so does how we use our money

In Psalm 50 God says, “I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens, 10for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.11I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine.

http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/PS+50.html

In the book of Malachi chapter 3, he says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it.11I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not cast their fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.”

http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/MAL+3.html

Proverbs 3
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;10then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine

When we honor God by giving him first place in our finances, he honors it by blessing us in ways we can not imagine. When we put him first in our lives, we walk under his anointing. It is God’s nature to give extravagantly. When he he wanted a family, he gave his dearly loved Son, Jesus.

This is not a “get rich
scheme.” It’s a love affair with God.

As good as it is the ultimate marriage is not between a man and a woman but being married to Jesus, our Master, Lord, and Savior.

Father, we desire to know you better. We realize our need to be in a deeper relationship with you. In your desire to help Israel return to you you told them, “Behold, I am going to send My [a]messenger, and he will prepare and clear the way before Me. And the Lord [the Messiah], whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; the [b]Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming,” says the Lord of hosts. 2 But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like launderer’s soap [which removes impurities and uncleanness]. 3 He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi [the priests], and refine them like gold and silver, so that they may present to the Lord [grain] offerings in righteousness. 4 Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in ancient years.

5 “Then I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against sorcerers, against adulterers, against perjurers, and against those who oppress the laborer in his wages and widows and the fatherless, and against those who turn away the alien [from his right], and those who do not fear Me [with awe-filled reverence],” says the Lord of hosts. 6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change [but remain faithful to My covenant with you]; that is why you, O sons of Jacob, have not come to an end.

7 “From the days of your fathers you have turned away from My statutes and 

ordinances and have not kept them. Return to Me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord of hosts. “But you say, ‘How shall we return?’

You Have Robbed God

8 “Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings [you have withheld]. 9 You are cursed with a curse, for you are robbing Me, this whole nation! 10 Bring all the tithes (the tenth) into the storehouse, so that there may be [d]food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you [so great] a blessing until there is no more room to receive it (Malachi 3:7-10 AMP).

So help us to honor you in our giving. The first 10th of all we earn or gain is yours. The truth is that everything is yours, but you tell us to give just 10%. Of course, we are to give offerings as the Spirit leads us.

We love you so much, Father, and honor you in our giving. We believe your Word and receive your blessings.

May all be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Of course, there is so much more!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 105
SUNDAY, October 15th, 2023

A GLIMPSE REVISED:

They conspire against Israel.

Psalm 83:4
“Come,” they say, “let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more.”
http://web.mit.edu/jywang/www/cef/Bible/NIV/NIV_Bible/PS+46.html

Revelation 16:12
Refers to the kings of the east coming against Israel as well.

Along with Satan, radical Islam will attempt to defeat and destroy Israel. If they were successful, and they won’t be, this would eliminate any of the claims of Holy God and the Bible.

Refering to China’s
Revelation 16:12 says, “The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up, to prepare the way for the kings from the east.”

Who are Gog and Magog in the Bible verse?

“The defeat of Gog will demonstrate the greatness and holiness of God and restore good relations between God and his people. In the Revelation to John (20:7–10), the names Gog and Magog are applied to the evil forces that will join in the great struggle at the end of time.” This
This refers to radical Islam.

Russia (“The bear of the north”) and it appears North Korea China, and radical Islam, who are all connecting to do evil are parts of the ten nations destined to attempt to take over the world (establishing a one world government desiring to control commerce (destroying the American dollar (even making it a cashless society), food, religion, gaining allegiance of those who have rejected Christ and received the mark of the beast (the devil). This would also be according to prohecy that people will not be able to buy or sell unless they have the mark (666). Revelation 13:18

Revelation 12 shows that somehow the devil knows that his days are numbered therefore he has stepped the pace of spreading his evil (drugs, pornography, murders, identity confusion, robberies, gambling industry, and every other evil). Satan

But we who know Jesus as our Lord and Savior are not to fear because at just the right time, Jesus will reappear on the Mount of Olives to defeat all of Israel’s enemies.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2018&version=NIV

Father, we invoke you to please help we your people to be more sensitive to the presence and voice of the Holy Spirit to lead us into your perfect will as we are about to enter into the very last of the last days on earth.

Help us to glorify you in the way we live.

Use us to bring so many others into a personal relationship with Christ.

Bless us to furnish your Kingdom with more finances.

Bless us to lay hands on the sick that they may recover.

Bless us to teach and preach your Word all around the world.

Bless us to seek first your Kingdom, and your righteousness) Matthew 6:33).

Bless us to enter more into your rest. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%204&version=NIV

Thank you that you work everything together in our favor, that you defeat all of our enemies, that you have special plans for us, and that you’re coming back to get us (Psalm 27:2; Romans 8:28,31; Jeremiah 29:11; Matthew 24:31; 1 Corinthians15:52;).
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2024%3A31&version=KJV

https://biblehub.com/1_corinthians/15-52.htm

Father, please remove jealousy, lying and stealing, competition, comparing ourselves, lusting, witchcraft, and all monor of evil from the midst of your people so we will truly glorify you, and be used to win more people to Jesus while there is still time left. 

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’^[f] 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these” (Mark 12:30-31 NIV).

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6). We realize that Jerusalem is your eternal capital.

Dear God, we join in with Psalmist, saying, “Bless the 
Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! 2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Psalm 103:1-5 NKJV).)

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 104
SUNDAY, October 8th, 2023

1 John 3:5-6
“You know that Christ appeared in order to take away sins, and that there is no sin in him. 6 So everyone who lives in union with Christ does not continue to sin; but whoever continues to sin has never seen him or known him.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+3&version=GNT

God is s – – o gentle yet s – – o powerful!
As the creator of all things, He understands how we who practice kindness are taken for granted.

A true relationship with Jesus changes us.

A personal testimony of how Jesus has changed your life beats a philosophy any day of the week.

As Christians:

We don’t use foul language

We don’t practice lying

We don’t use alcohol or other drugs

We don’t sleep around

We don’t practice deceit

We love our enemies

We are not people pleasers

We are not deceived

We love our enemies

We don’t retaliate or take revenge on those who have done wrong to us

When you live as a Christian, the Psalms largely written by David make sense to you regarding enemies coming against you who are not of your own making, but because we are living Godly lives. Our focused prayers for them are not for their destruction but for God’s mercies and forgiveness to be received by them.

As tempting as it may sometimes be, never take revenge on anyone who has wronged you.
“Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD” Romans 12:19 NLT).

Galatians 6:7-8 King James Version (KJV)Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Father, help us to live out our faith during these wicked times so that we may win more and more people to Christ.

Bless us as we put you first in everything.

Jesus, you are God Almighty, and no one can come to the Father except through you. Also, no one can come to you unless the Father draws them. In you alone can a person find wholeness. We love you, we praise you, we magnify, lift up the Name of Jesus, so that you may draw all people to yourself.

God, save America while there is still time. Deliver her from the attacks of the devil and demons and tyrants who desire to destroy her.

Father, we fully submit ourselves to you. Lord Jesus, rule and reign in our hearts and minds.

Let all be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire.

Thank you for your Holy Word:

B-asic
I-nstructions
B-efore
L-eaving
E-arth

These things we pray in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 103
SUNDAY, October 1st, 2023

When asked which is the greatest commandment, Jesus said,
“‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” (Mark 12:30-31).
John 3:16 
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

God Is Love
1 John 4:7-21

King James Version

7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.

8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.

12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.

13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.

14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.

15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

17 Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.

18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

19 We love him, because he first loved us.

20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

“Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.”

1 Corinthians 13

English Standard Version

The Way of Love

13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;[b] 6 it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. 7 Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

8 Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.

13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

“And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others …”

We must love and pray for our enemies also.

Father, we lay down our lives for Christ, that we may love and serve you with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, and love one another as we love ourselves.

Please use us to get the message of Jesus, the gospel presented to every man, woman, boy, and girl, so they have the opportunity to be saved by giving their hearts to Jesus.

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who bless Israel will be blessed, and those who curse Israel will be cursed. (Psalm 122:6; Genesis 12:3)

We pray for your kingdom to come and for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Please meet every need of your people.

Heal your Church (God’s people, born again believers), spirit, soul, body, emotionally, financially, materially, and in every other way.

Thank you, in the Mighty, Precious, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable Name of Jesus. Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 102
SUNDAY, September 24th, 2023

It is unfortunate that not all adhere to the call of God and really knowingly experience (cognizantly) know or acknowledge
His love for us, which is shown in His Word, and through His action toward us.

Let’s pray and give honor to God, our Maker.

Oh, how awesome you are, dear God. Your wisdom and power are seen throughout creation. Even though the clouds, sun, moon, and stars do not utter words, they speak profoundly of your ability, power, and might.

Your love is encomparable. Your wisdom is unsearchable. Your might can not even be imagined. Yet, your purpose and plans, you reveal to mankind.

You are mindful that we but dust and are careful in how you help and care for us. You know everything about us and you … “reward” us …

Each morning, you give us a brand new start for which we are eternally grateful. When we truly repent, you choose not to remember our sins anymore.

We are so honored that we know the true and Living God. I am so happy that you see me everywhere I go. You so wonderfully and beautifully made each of us. You watch over us everywhere we go. You give us joy, too wonderful for words.

Thank you for your grace, “unmerited favor,” for your special plans for our lives.

God, you know everything from beginning to end. You choose people for your divine purposes. Use us mightily to do your will.

Thank you for your goodness.

May your Kingdom be established on earth as it is in heaven.

May all be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire.

Please have your way our lives, completely.

Romans 1:20 … “creation” …

John 3:16 “… “so loved” …

Psalm 103:14, “… dust …”

Jeremiah 32:19

Lamentations 3:22-23

Jeremiah 29:13

Psalm 139:1-9

Hebrews 8:12

Jeremiah 29:11

James 1:17

Matthew 6:9-13

2 Timothy 2:14-25

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FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 101
SUNDAY, September 17th, 2023

In these last days, we must be prepared, for our enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking looking for someone to devour! He comes to steal, kill, and destroy. That’s his MO.

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4 treacherous, rash, conceited, 
lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— 5 having a form of godliness 
but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people” (2 Timothy 3:1-5).

Remember, the devil comes to bring division, but God wants us to have unity in Christ.

“Be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides].

11 Put on God’s whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

12 For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.

13 Therefore put on God’s complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].

14 Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God,

15 And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the [a]firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness [b]produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.

16 Lift up over all the [covering] shield of [c]saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one].

17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit wields, which is the Word of God.

18 Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people)”
(Ephesians 6:10-18).

PRAYER DECLARING GOD’S WORD:

Father, we put on your full armor,

On your belt of truth

On your breastplate of righteousness

We shod our feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace

We take up the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one!

We put on your helmet of salvation

On your sword of the spirit which is the Word of God

We will do all things through Christ who strengthens us!

Our God has met all our needs by Christ Jesus!

No weapon forged against us shall prosper!

This is the day that the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it!

We have given, and it is given unto us,  good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, men give unto our bosom.

Great is the peace of our children and grandchildren, for they are taught of the Lord!

Great peace have we who love the your law, and nothing can make us stumble (offend us)!

We bring all the tithes into the storehouse, and you pour down so many blessings that we can’t even contain them all!

You have set up good works in advance for us to do, and we will do them!

We sought the Lord, and he heard us and delivered us from all our fears!

We are blessed going out and coming in, in the city, and in the field!

When evil people attack us, they will be defeated!

God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind!

Lord, you are the first and the last, the beginning and the end, the author and finisher of our faith!
You are from everlasting ages past, the Creator of all things, our soon coming King!

You quote more of God’s truths from his Word.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 100
SUNDAY, September 10th, 2023

Father, we submit ourselves to you, we would rather be doorkeepers in your house than dwell in the tents of the wicked, where they take your Name in vain, where they disrepect their parents and teach their children to do evil, where drug use is the norm and stealing is constant, and every other evil is practiced. We choose to live in your house, Lord. Search our hearts, oh Lord, and see if there is any foul way in us, and take it out. Remove it far from our midst. Jesus, you said, ““Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many [a]mansions; if it were not so, [b]I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:1-3).

Jesus, we know that you will come again to take us to be with you forever, and we are eternally grateful.

Lord, also help us to glorify you in our deeds here on earth as we await your return. “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,
    the world, and all who live in it;
2 for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the 
Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god” (Psalm24:1-4).

Please give us more of your wisdom. Your Word also says, “The fruit of the [consistently] righteous is a tree of life, And he who is wise captures 
and wins souls [for God—he gathers them for eternity]”
(Proverbs 11:30 AMP).

Please draw us closer to you by your Holy Spirit – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded” (James 4:8 NKJV).

Dear God, we are so excited about our future in ““A new heaven and a new earth” (Revelation 21:1), but we don’t want it only for ourselves. We want all people to be saved from the coming destruction and gain eternal life, too.

Father, let the Word of God go forth throughout the entire world so people can hear about Jesus and give their hearts to him while there is still time.

For those who are partaking in this prayer, may your desires line up with God’s and be fulfilled, and may all your needs be met in Christ.

Heavenly Father, we thank you and praise you for honoring our prayers, in the Mighty, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable, Name of Jesus! Amen!

Thank you and praise you, in the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 98
SUNDAY, August 27th, 2023

Oh God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, with great joy we sing unto you. We give you the honor, glory, and praise that is due to you! You are too wonderful for us to thank you or praise you enough for who you are and for what you do.

Right now, we sing praise to you with this song, “Thank you, Lord, Thank you, Lord, Thank you, Lord, We just want to thank you, Lord,

Been so good, Been so good, You’ve been so good, We just want to thank you, Lord,

Praise you, Lord, Praise you, Lord, Praise you, Lord, WE just want to praise you, Lord,

Thank you, Lord, Been so good, Praise you, Lord, We just want to thank you, Lord,

Father, just as you set Israel free from physical slavery so you have set us free from slavery to sin. We are no longer ruled by our fleshly nature.

Example of those who live in rebellion to God:

“19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, 
impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God” (Galatians 5:19-21).

Dear God, thank you for setting us free, for we are now led by the Holy Spirit.

And, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23).

Lord, we serve no other God, but you. For all others are but false gods and idols whose origins are from evil people, the devil, and demons.

You rescue us from every enemy and have crowned us with glory and honor, and you have given us dominion over all your works. Help us to be good stewards over all you have blessed us with. We take authority everywhere we go and receive all your blessings.

These things we pray, decree, declare, and receive, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Now, brothers and sisters, please bring all your concerns, challenges, problems, burdens before the Lord, and give them to him. Let him fight your battles, repent of any sins in your life, commit your life completely to Jesus, and he will surely give you victory.

Among other Scriptures, see Psalm Psalm 8:5–8; 1 Peter 5:7;

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 97
SUNDAY, August 20th, 2023

Please reverently read the following, and pray.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%202&version=NLT

1 Corinthians 1:25
For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

Isaiah 55:7-11
Correction:
Isaiah 55:7-11

New International Version

7 Let the wicked forsake their ways
    and the unrighteous their thoughts.
Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them,
    and to our God, for he will freely pardon.
8 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
    neither are your ways my ways,”
declares the Lord.
9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth,
    so are my ways higher than your ways
    and my thoughts than your thoughts.
10 As the rain and the snow
    come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
    without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
    so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
    It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
    and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

God even ordered the oceans, saying, (Job 48:8-11) “Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,9when I made the clouds its garment and wrapped it in thick darkness,10when I fixed limits for it and set its doors and bars in place,11when I said, `This far you may come and no farther; here is where your proud waves halt’?

Heavenly Father, you are immeasurably greater than the natural mind can imagine. You created everything by your great power and might, the sun, moon, newfound galaxies, time, all living creatures, and things yet to be discovered. You are truly awesome!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT MEANT TO SINGLE ANYONE OUT AS IT RELATES TO SAYING THAT THIS ONE IS WORSE THAN THAT ONE BUT ALL OF US HAVE SINNED AND NEED TO REPENT. AND NO MATTER WHAT YOU HAVE DONE, GOD STILL LOVES YOU!

Lord, as we look at the world today, we see the unfortunate conditions that come as a result of mankind turning away from you. Men having sex with men, women having sex with women, how their performing operations on children in failed efforts to change how you created them to be. This is like madness on steroids, and America has been at the forefront of the these, and many other evil deeds permeating the world.

God, we need your intervention. Please help America, Russia, China, North Korea, and every nation, kindred, and tongue to open their hearts, repent, and give their hearts to him while there is still time.

Please intervene even further so that sex traffic will be stopped. Rescue the victims of this horrible practice and have the perpetrators brought to justice. And please bless both to give their hearts to Jesus.

Send revival in greater measure all around the world. Let it spread outside of what is known as the four walls of the Church out into every area of the world, cities, towns, villages, and remote areas of the world, until everyone has heard the gospel message. Your Word says that this will happen before the end comes. We pray for all people to give us hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

Please bless we, your people, to get all of our bills paid.

Please bless us to truly love you with all of heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love each other as we love ourselves.

May your Kingdom come, and may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Jesus, you are the Author and Finisher of our faith. We look to you. For you are our joy, God’s wisdom, our Keeper, soon coming King, and Maker of everything (John 1:3; Colossians1:16;).

These things we ask and receive in the Mighty, Precious, Holy, Unmatchable Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 96
SUNDAY, August 13th, 2023

Hi, we love you!

Please take your time to read this and pray along with us.

Lord, may you bless your people today in unprecedented ways.

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Romsns 12:2).

“You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You, Because
he trusts in You”
(Isaiah 26:3).

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”
(Philippians 4:6-7).

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, 

Mighty God, Everlasting 
Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled 
and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).

But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27-28).

Dear Father, thank you for waking us up this morning. We desire nothing more than to please you and see your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Jesus, you are the, “Prince of Peace” and the peace you give us “Passes all understanding.”

We die to our fleshly desires, those things outside of your will. Our desire is to to please you, and bring honor to your Name.

Rather than to focus on fighting our enemies and taking revenge on them we choose to love and pray for them, and let you fight our battles.

Jesus, you said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33), and by so doing you have made us to be overcomers.

We are victorious in Christ and we will do all things, “Through him who gives me (us) strength” (Philippians 4:13).

Father, we love our enemies and do good to those who hate us, we bless those who curse us, and pray for those who mistreat us.

Lord Jesus, thank you so much for blessing us to be the, “Light of the world” (Matthew 5:14) just as you are the, “Light of the world” (John 8:12) because you dwell in us and we reflect you.

We pray these things in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 95
SUNDAY, August 6th, 2023

Father, you see how the devil has forged an all-out assault against the world, how he stops at nothing in his attempt to destroy people made in your image, even to the point as something as cruel as to change their God ordained identities. For truly and without confusion, you made them male and female, a man to be a man and a woman to be a woman. “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth,  
and over all the creatures that move along the ground. So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.28God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground” (Genesis 1:26-28).

PRAY
Father, give us wisdom to walk uprightly, bringing honor to your name. Bless us to please you in word and in deed.

Deliver us from every false way.

And now we pray,
“The LORD is my light and my salvation– whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life– of whom shall I be afraid? 2When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, [1] when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.3Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.5For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.6Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.7Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me.8My heart says of you, “Seek his [2] face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek.9Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior.10Though my father and mother forsake me (that is to say, if my parents were to forsake me, emphasis mine), the LORD will receive me.11Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.12Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.13I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.14(I will), emphasis mine)Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD” (Psalm 27).

Father, please let all be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire, while there is still time.

Please have mercy on America. Help her to see the error of her ways and turn back to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Thank you, and praise you for all of these things,
in Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 94
SUNDAY, July 30th, 2023

On his way to Calvary (death on the Cross, Jesus warned his disciples,
“A time is coming 
and, in fact, has come when you will be scattered, each
to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me.
33 “I have
told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:32-33 NIV).

“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3 In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God” (1 John 5:1-5).

The Scriptures make it clear that we will face opposition in this fallen world. But Jesus is our source of confidence and inspiration. By dying on the Cross he defeated every curse, the devil and every demon,  poverty, sickness, spiritual death, and all evil associated with this fallen world, and even death which is the greatest fear for people who are not saved. For it is written of Jesus, “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil— 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death”
(Hebrews 2:14-15).

Regarding the devil and demons and people under their influence (those who oppose us), the Scriptures quote Jesus telling us (God’s children) “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you” (Luke 10:19).

Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, into this fallen world to die on the Cross that we might receive salvation.

Thank you that by Jesus’ sacrifice we have been rescued and received complete victory in every area of our lives. “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit”
(Galatians 3:13-14).
I repeat that this includes victory over poverty, sickness, and spiritual death.

Dear Father, we thank you, and receive your Word (promises) for our lives. We are completely victorious in Christ Jesus, our Lord!

We ask that you will pour out your Spirit upon all flesh” (Acts 2:17).

“‘In the last days, God says,
    I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
    your young men will see visions,
    your old men will dream dreams” (Acts 3:17).

Bless we your people to go forward under the anointing of the Holy Spirit to do your  will on earth, the things you planned in advance.

“And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well”
(Mark 16:17-18).

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10).

Thank uou for your protection. “No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,”
Says the Lord”(Isaiah 54:17 NKJV).

Please bless our children to be on fire for Jesus. “All your children shall be taught by the Lord,
And great shall be the peace of your children” (Isaiah 54:17).

We pray for every person to be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire. We thank you, and praise you for answering these prayers, in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 93
SUNDAY, July 23rd, 2023

“Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground” (Psalm 143:10).

PRAYER FOCUS POINTS

Father, bless me to drink from my own cistern (be satisfied with our own spouses – not commit adultery).

Bless me to love my wife as Christ loved the Church.

Please bless us to lend and not borrow.

Bless us to be good stewards.

Bless us to love, forgive, and pray for our enemies.

Bless us to pray more fervently.

Bless us to focus more on whatsoever things are good and pure, and perfect, and lovely, and of good report.

Let the words of our mouths and the meditation of hearts be pleasing in your sight.

Bless us to be truly representative of Christ in our roles as ambassadors.

Bless us to receive your blessings in our lives.

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

We pray for your Kingdom to come and for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Let your Word go forth to the masses so they can hear the gospel and give their hearts to Jesus.

Heal all the offspring of the saints.

Let countless miracles happen for your saints.

We pray for favor with you and man.

Let financial blessings overtake us.

Please continue to pray as God leads you.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 92
SUNDAY, July 16th, 2023

“If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15 For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness” (James 3:13-18 NLT).

“Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:] 6 Who, although being essentially one with God and in the form of God [[a]possessing the fullness of the attributes which make God God], did not [b]think this equality with God was a thing to be eagerly grasped [c]or retained, 7 But stripped Himself [of all privileges and [d]rightful dignity], so as to assume the guise of a servant (slave), in that He became like men and was born a human being. 8 And after He had appeared in human form, He abased and humbled Himself [still further] and carried His obedience to the extreme of death, even the death of the cross! 9 Therefore [because He stooped so low] God has highly exalted Him and has [e]freely bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, 10 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee [f]should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 And every tongue [[g]frankly and openly] confess 
and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”
(Philippians 2:5-11 (AMPC).

PRAYER:

Father, we fast and pray for Godly wisdom so we can live lives that please you.

Let the same mind of Christ be ours also.

Teach us more and more of your ways, lead us in a straight path.

We also pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6).

Please let the entire world hear the gospel. May all people accept Christ into their hearts while there is still time.

Please meet every need we are facing right now, wayward childten, financial situations, housing, relationships, desire for a spouse, and everthing else. 

Thank you and you, and praise you, in the Mighty Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!

On Not Loving the World

“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father^[d] is not in them. ¹⁶ For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 
¹⁷ The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever” (1 John 3:15-17 NIV).

WEEK 91
SUNDAY, July 9th, 2023

Please prayerfully reflect on the following Scriptures as we approach God today.

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will becondemned. 
17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
19 After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. 20 Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it” (Matthew 16:15-20).

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).

“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them” (Acts 2:1-4).

It is just impossible to know the Creator of the universe and not share him with others.

PRAY:

Father, as we fast and pray that you help us to be led by the Holy Spirit and with faith and boldness as we take the gospel to a lost and hurting world, that we may win them Christ in greater numbers than ever before in history.

Let all groups, ages, and ethnicities give their life to Jesus while there is still time.

Revive your Church individually and corporately. Bless us to lay hands on the sick  that they may recover. Let the dead be raised to life again, let the deaf hear, the dumb speak, the lame walk, and all other kinds of miracles take place as we go about being led by the Spirit of God. Bless us to cast out demons, lay hands on the sick that they may recover, to speak with new tongues, and do all that you have commanded us to do.

Bless your people to lack nothing. Let all that you have provided for us, in every area of our lives, be manifested in our lives.

Let all be saved and baptized in the Holy Spirit and with fire while there is still time.

And please give us what we did not even know to ask for.

These things we ask in the Mighty, Precious, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable, Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 90
SUNDAY, July 2nd, 2023

Dear God, Thank you for blessing us with faith, and for your grace (unmerited – unearned – favor) and for your goodness poured out upon us. Thank you for drawing us to you by your Holy Spirit. These are truly acts of love. God is love (1 John 4:8,16) and
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights”
(James1:17). “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast”
(Ephesians 4:8-9).

Give us more wisdom that we may use our faith wisely.
See
:https://ebible.com/questions/12437-what-does-it-mean-each-has-been-given-a-measure-of-faith-in-romans-12-3.h

We kèep looking to you, Jesus, for you are the, “The author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2).

“Help us as we walk on a straight path, in the light of your presence.
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12). “Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.

“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil” (Proverbs 4:26-27).

Father, bless us to love you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Also, bless us to love each other as we love ourselves. “And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all? 29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: 30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these (Mark 12:28-31)

We ask that you draw every man, woman, boy and girl to thyself, Jesus, so we can live with You forever. Father, draw them to Jesus. “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me” (John 12:32). “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:44).

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem, that all jews be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire, and for America and all other nations to be saved and baptized in your Holy Spirit and with fire, please send worldwide revival, for we ask all of the above in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Also,
Dear God, help us to fulfill our purposes for which we were created. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10), let there be unity in the Body of Christ, and please draw our prodigals home, in Jesus’ Name, we pray, Amen!

Please read:
2 Thessalonians 1
1Paul, Silas [1] and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.3We ought always to thank God for you, brothers, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love every one of you has for each other is increasing.4Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.5All this is evidence that God’s judgment is right, and as a result you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.6God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you7and give relief to you who are troubled, and to us as well. This will happen when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels.8He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.9They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the majesty of his power10on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.11With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith.12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. 

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 89
SUNDAY, June 25th, 2023

Siubject: SANCTIFIED:

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). He commands Christians to “present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification” (Rom 6:19). Because believers have been set free from their slavery to sin, “the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life” (Romans 6:22).
In sanctification, both God and the Christian have specific responsibilities. Paul commands believers to own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12-13). God is the one who does the work of making us more like Christ, and we participate in that work by a life of continually turning away from sin and demonstrating our faith in Christ by obeying God’s commands. The Holy Spirit plays a key own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure” (Philippians 2:12-13). God is the one who does the work of making us more like Christ, and we participate in that work by a life of continually turning away from sin and demonstrating our faith in Christ by obeying God’s commands. The Holy Spirit plays a key role in this process; as we walk in the power of the Spirit we “will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16) – See more: https://seminary.grace.edu/what-is-sanctification/#:~:text=Hebrews%2010%3A10%20tells%20us,Jesus%20Christ%20once%20for%20all.%E2%80%9D

PRAYER

Father, sanctify us (set us apart) even more by your Word. Your Word is truth. Bless us to be ever growing, becoming more and more like Jesus.

Deliver us from the evil one. Thank you that no weapon used against us can succeed, for we are under Your constant protection (Issue 54:17; Psalm 91;).

Our desire is to please you and make known to the world, the Lord Jesus Christ. We realize that there is no other way to be saved but by accepting Jesus into our hearts. For as your Word says, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). And, beloved, Jesus also says, “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day” (John 6:44).

Father, let us so do as the Scriptures say, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).

Let it so be that when we are in the company of unbelievers that our love and light so shine among them that they are convicted by the Holy Spirit and give their hearts to Jesus.

PLEASE READ AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Because we belong to Christ, God says of us, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid” (Matthew 5:14).

Please pray at least 1 hour today and spend time reading the Bible.

God is always working to make us more like His Son (Jesus).

“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren” (Romans 8:28).

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 88
SUNDAY, June 18th, 2023

Please read the following Scriptures reverently as you fast and pray. God anoints us for special services.

The following is not optional. Jesus didn’t say if you fast and pray. He said when you fast and pray. These things should become to the Christian as natural as breathing. These must become suddenlies and intermittent prayer throughout our lives.

Matthew 6

Prayer

5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

Fasting

16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

PRAY

9 “This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,[a]
    but deliver us from the evil one.[b]’

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 87
SUNDAY, June 11th, 2023

Please read the following Scriptures reverently as you fast and pray. God anoints us for special services.

1 Timothy 2
20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. 21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 

24 And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. 25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will.

1 Samuel 16

Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down [1] until he arrives.”12 So he sent and had him brought in. He was ruddy, with a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; he is the one.”13So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the LORD came upon David in power. Samuel then went to Ramah.14Now the Spirit of the LORD had departed from Saul, and an evil [2] spirit from the LORD tormented him.15Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you.16Let our lord command his servants here to search for someone who can play the harp. He will play when the evil spirit from God comes upon you, and you will feel better.”17So Saul said to his attendants, “Find someone who plays well and bring him to me.”18One of the servants answered, “I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a warrior. He speaks well and is a fine-looking man. And the LORD is with him.”19Then Saul sent messengers to Jesse and said, “Send me your son David, who is with the sheep.”20So Jesse took a donkey loaded with bread, a skin of wine and a young goat and sent them with his son David to Saul.21David came to Saul and entered his service. Saul liked him very much, and David became one of his armor-bearers.22Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Allow David to remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.”23Whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would take his harp and play. Then relief would come to Saul; he would feel better, and the evil spirit would leave him.

God specifically anoints us for special purposes. Each of us has a calling. And this is not limited to the four walls of what people call the church. Thank God for pastors, prophets, teachers, preachers, and evangelists who he has anointed to help and strengthen the Church for service. We are then to take God’s message into the public square. This includes the workplace, sports, music industry, schools, public transportation, airwaves, TV, radio, internet, and throughout the entire world.

Acts 1
8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

God called Abram (his name was later changed to Abraham) to leave his place of residence to go to an unknown country. The Bible says that he trusted God by faith. It was because of his faith that he was considered righteous. Not because of his works, you can’t earn righteousness, as false religions teach by following certain rules, but because he trusted  (we trust) God by faith.

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith–and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God–9not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9).

Father, we fast and pray, asking for more of your anointing, more of your favor, more of your wisdom and guidance that we may please you and fulfill your calling for our lives.

We ask these things in Jesus’ Name, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 86
SUNDAY, June 4th, 2023

Reading these Scriptures and prayer will require some patience on your part. Remember, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us (Philippians 4:13).

1 Corinthians 13
New International Version
13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2013&version=NIV#:~:text=Passage,these%20is%20love.

Father, we fast and pray asking you to bless us to truly love you with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Also, that you bless us to love each other as we love ourselves.

Father, “In y(our) relationships with one another bless “us to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus” (Philippians 5:1 NIV emphasis mine).

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%202%3A5-11&version=KJV

Personal needs:

Father, bless us to get the kitchen floor, pipes, and sink fixed.

Please bless our finances to go to a whole new level.

Please bless our family members to all give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

Please bless your people to humble ourselves, pray, and seek your face, and turn from our wicked ways (all sin), and may you hear from heaven, forgive our sins, and heal our land – America and (wherever your land is).

Pray for whatever your personal needs are right here as well as other desires …

The Power of faith and agreement:

New International Version
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.

New Living Translation
“I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

Good News Translation
“And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 85
SUNDAY, May 28th, 2023

Please read and meditate upon these Scriptures as you pray.

When a farmer wants to have a harvest, he plants seeds. God wanted a family, so he planted (gave his Son as a sacrifice).

Ephesians 2:10
we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
do. KJV

New Living Translation
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago

John 3
16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

1 John 3:16

New International Version

16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

Jesus said of Himself, “The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10)

When God told Noah to build the ark (which was a type of Christ) so they could be saved ftom the coming flood, it didn’t take a couple of weeks, months, or years to complete. It took 120 years. Why so long, you ask? It was because God gave the people time to repent, and to turn to him, and be saved from the coming destruction.

Regarding Christ’s return snd the coming destruction upon the earth, he is not as slow as some say, but just like in Noah’s day, he is being so patient with humankind, giving people a chance to repent.

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.

Of the many good works that God has set up for us to do, I believe winning souls is the greatest of these.

Father, we fast and pray, asking for a mighty revival to sweep across the whole world, reaching all nations, kindreds, and tongues, so everyone will give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

Thank you so much for your great love, kindness, and patience.

We pray that you be honored and glorified. We give you the highest praise!
We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Please bless America and all Nations to receive Christ into their hearts while there is still time.

Please meet every need of everyone who reads these Scriptures and prays along with us.

Now, to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who is able to do exceedingly, abundantly, above all we can hope, think, or imagine, we say thank you and we give glory, honor, and praise.

All these we ask, in the Name of Jesus!

https://worldvisionadvocacy.org/2019/12/30/16-bible-verses-about-gods-calling-for-our-lives/

https:blog.creationlife.com/gods-number-one-priority/

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 84
SUNDAY, May 21st, 2023

1 John 4:8,16, 18;
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

The Greatest Commandment

28 One of the
teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?”

29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.[e] 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’[f] 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[g] There is no commandment greater than these.”

Love Fulfills the Law
Romans 13
8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

Galatians 5
14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself 15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[c] you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

Father, help us as we fast and pray so that we walk after the Spirit so we may not fulfill the desires of the flesh.

Help us to love one another as you have loved us.

Bless us to show your love every where we go, not only in word, but also in deed. Let us reflect the love of Christ in all our actions.

Father, you said you
would give us our heart’s desires. Please let our heart’s desires line up with your Word so that we may receive all our requests that we bring before you in prayer.

Please let all be saved and baptized in  your Holy Spirit, and with fire, Jesus baptize all with fire.

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Please keep Israel safe from all harm.

We pray that  you rescue America from the grips of Satan and demons and evil people who are trying to destroy her. Please bless America to truly be a Christian nation.

We pray for your Kingdom to come and for your will to be done here on earth as it is in heaven.

Please meet all of our needs among us as well.

Thank you, and praise you, in the Mighty, Powerful, Precious, Holy, and Unmatchable Name of Jesus, we pray, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 83
SUNDAY, May 14th, 2023

Our service for God expands so far beyond the four walls of the building which so many people refer to as the Church. But that building is not the Church. It is the place that the Church (people of God meet to have Church services). As the Scriptures say “However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be?” (Acts 7:48-49 NIV). In the Old Testament God had His people build a temple for the meeting place bur in the New Testament we see and experience that We are God’s living temples and that He dwells in us.

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16).

A basketball player practices shooting hoops, a musician practices playing his or her instrument, a carpenter builds, a sinner practices sinning.

Thank God for pastors, prophets, teachers, preachers, and evangelists but the ministry doesn’t stop there. The Scriptures say, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving”
(Colossians 3:23-24).

In our workplaces there should be none who exceed our passion for serving others in whatever capacity God has placed us in. Of course God will take us beyond whatever limits man has placed upon us.

Father, we fast and pray that we would all heed whatever calling you have placed on our lives. For we are not our own, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

Thank you so much, Father, that we all have valuable roles in the Kingdom of God, wherever you may place us.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 82
SUNDAY, May 7th, 2023

John 3 KJV
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

Luke 19:10
New King James Version
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. “

John 10 NIV
“14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me— 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. 17 The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”

2 Peter 3:9 AMP
The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

Mark 16 NKJV

“New King James Version

15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”

Acts 1:8 NIV
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

The previous Scriptures indicate God’s love for us and his desire for all to be saved. Further, he has called and equipped us to share the gospel throughout the world.

While God is all powerful he has chosen us as his vessels to lead others to Christ.

Ephesians 2:10 NLT

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”

Father, we fast and pray today asking you to save all people here in America and around the world. Please empower not only pastors, prophets, teachers, preachers, and evangelists, but all of your people to win others to Christ while there is still time.

Please meet every need of the saints of God, bring complete healing to our family members, stop the evil plots of the devil and the pharmaceutical industry, the porn industry, and every other evil force in the world.

Please bring about an endtime revival that so far exceeds all previous revivals combined.

Dear God, may your Kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven (in heaven there is no evil, no sickness, poverty, or any other suffering or wickedness). Thank you so much! These things we ask in the Precious Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 81
SUNDAY, April 30th, 2023

Jehovah Nissi – The Lord Our Victory

The Amalekites Defeated; Exodus 17

8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.”

10 So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. 11 As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. 12 When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. 13 So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.

14 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the name of Amalek from under heaven.”

15 Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.”
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus%2017&version=NIV#:~:text=Passage,is%20my%20Banner.

“What does the Lord is my banner mean Exodus 17 15?

Symbol of Victory

Symbol of Victory – the banner, particularly in this case of Exodus 17, was a symbol of victory and a reminder of how they won – it was the Lord who won the battle. It was the Lord whose banner they followed into battle and the Lord is the one who claims the victory. He leads and protects; we know the victory is won” (Internet).

Jehovah-Nissi

“That is exactly what we see in Exodus 17 with Jehovah-Nissi, God our Victory. Exodus 17 is where we read this name for the first time. The Israelites complained to Moses, “Give us water to drink” (Internet).

WE MUST NEVER STOP PRAYING:

Jesus already paid the price for our victory. So, no matter what we are facing, no matter what it looks like, the victory is ours in Christ.

Father, we fast and that you help us as we face the battles before us. We claim victory over every one them, in Jesus’ Name!

The departures of loved ones, moving into new neighborhoods, starting all new ventures, health concerns, financial needs, overcomig worry, desiring more peace of mind, making big decisions, passing educational tests, being delivered from the spirit of fear (this is one the devil uses often), gaining victory over sin, healing for family relationships … and whatever you need from the Lord.

🎚️♥️📄
🎤🔦💽

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 80
SUNDAY, April 23rd, 2023

This will require a little patience:

Evil people think that they are smarter than God. 1 Corinthians 2

See below:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%202&version=NIV

Romans 1
God’s Wrath Against Sinful Humanity

18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 
19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%201&version=NIV

Revelation 9
20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. 21 Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.

In the Book of Revelation even after God’s wrath was revealed from heaven people still refused to repent of their sins and turn to God.

See below:
Revelation 9
20 The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood—idols that cannot see or hear or walk. 21 Nor did they repent of their murders, their magic arts, their sexual immorality or their thefts.

See more below:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%209&version=NIV

Genesis 6
When the world was filled with people who had become so wicked God sent the flood. It took Noah 120 years to build the ark (a type of Christ) because God was waiting, giving people a chance to repent, but they refused thus he sent the flood.
See below:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis%206&version=NIV

Psalm 2
They will even come in force against God Almighty.
See below:
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%202&version=NIV

PRAYER:

Let’s fast and pray for Seth and all of our family members who don’t know Jesus, asking God to save them and baptize them in the HOLY SPIRIT and with fire.

Let’s pray for financial blessings in greater measure for God’s people, to advance God’s kingdom, to pay our bills so we can be debt free, have enough to meet all of our needs, and let it be overflowing so that we will be able to give unto every good work.

Let’s repent from a
all of our sins asking for God’s forgiveness.

Let’s pray for our enemies and all people to give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

Father, we pray for your Kingdom to come and for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 79
SUNDAY, April 16th, 2023

FAST AND PRAY

Father, as we see things regarding the endtimes coming into fruition more and more everyday please give us wisdom as we operate under the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Bless us with more and more Godly wisdom that we may be able to carry out your plans  (winning souls, advancing your Kingdom) not allowing ourselves to be deceived by the devil and those (demons and people) under his control.

Father, bless us to win the lost, snatching them from the very flames of hell.

Your Word says that the early Christians “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6). https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/spurgeon_charles/sermons/0193.cfm

Please bless us to do even more to bring glory to you!

You will know them by their fruits: (See Matthew 17:15:20)

God’s people bring peace and joy. Those under Satan’s control bring division.

In Romans (NIV) 16:17-18 Paul warns God’s faithful people, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. 
18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the minds of naive people.”

The Amplified says it this way, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep your eyes on those who cause dissensions and create obstacles 
or introduce temptations [for others] to commit sin, [acting in ways] contrary to the doctrine which you have learned. Turn away from them. 18 For such people do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites and base desires. By smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting [the innocent and the naive].”

What does it mean to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves (Matthew 10:16)?
https://www.gotquestions.org/wise-serpents-harmless-doves.html

Good for thought:
Revelation 21:8
Amplified Bible

8 But as for the cowards and unbelieving and abominable [who are devoid of character and personal integrity and practice or tolerate immorality], and murderers, and sorcerers [with intoxicating drugs], and idolaters 
and occultists [who practice and teach false religions], and all the liars [who knowingly deceive and twist truth], their part will be in the lake that blazes with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Revelation 21:8 Expanded Bible

8 But cowards, those ·who refuse to believe [without faith], who do ·evil [vile; detestable] things, who kill, who sin sexually, who do ·evil magic [sorcery], who worship idols, and who tell lies—all these will have ·a place [L their part] in the lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death [20:6].”

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 78
SUNDAY, April 9th, 2023

HAPPY RESSURECTION DAY!

Unlike all other so called leaders listed throughout history, whose bones are in the ground, Jesus rose again. On the 3rd day after He was crucified He was ressurected from the dead. His body did not decay. HE IS RISEN!

Father, we fast and pray today that everyone would accept Jesus into their hearts as their Lord and Savior while there is still time.

https://theologyofwork.org/new-testament/matthew/jesus-death-and-resurrection-matthew-27-28

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 77
SUNDAY, April 2nd, 2023

Father, we fast and pray so we may know you better and the power you possess so we may give you the honor and glory that you deserve.

LINDSEY’S TESTIMONY

“I think one of the biggest things that helped me overcome this huge trial in my life was the fact that finally I realized that there was somebody who had felt exactly how I was feeling. And because of [Jesus], I knew I could have the courage to trust. To trust God, to trust Christ to get me through a time when I felt that I was worthless.”

My fellow believers, you should know that you are so precious to God, and He loves you beyond measure.

The Scriptures, unless otherwise indicated, are from the King James Version.

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time”
(1 Peter 5:6).

Whatever we may be facing, whether things brought on by our own actions or attacks by the devil, we can approach God with full confidence that, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1) and you can trust him when he says, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee” (Hebrews 13:5).

Father, thank you for your grace, without which no one could stand.

Thank you for creating us and blessing us to be alive today.

We realize that everything good in our lives is because of you (James 1:17).

Our minds, hearts, and bodies functioning properly is because of you. “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:13-14 NIV).

Father, please bless us to represent you well. God says of us that “14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven” ( Matthew 5:14-16).

Forgive us for all of our sins as we forgive others for their sins. “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your sins. (Matthew 6:14-15).

In his effort to stop God’s plan of the redemption (salvation) of mankind the devil tried to deceive the Creator himself. And you need to know that he is also out to get you. As Christians, we have such great joy and desire nothing more than to bring as many people as we can to heaven, but our enemy, the devil  “Is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short”
(Revelation 12:12), and he desires to bring as many as he can to hell.  He, “Was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44). But “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and he is, “Not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance” (1 Peter 3:9), and to make it into heaven.

THE DEVIL TRIED TO INTERUPT AND DESTROY GOD’S PLAN TO RESCUE US FROM HELL

Satan did all that he could to stop Jesus from fulfilling God’s plan of salvation for everyone, by tempting him to sin,  but he failed. Jesus prevailed!

see below:

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of  God (Matthew 4:1-4).

“Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: “‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 7 Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.
(Matthew 4:6-7).

In his third effort to destroy God’s plan, “The devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. 9 “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”
10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only” (Matthew 4:8-10).

Beloved, regarding our complete victory over the devil God’s Word says, “And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death” (Revelation 12:11 AMP).

Jesus said, “When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart”
(Matthew 13:19 NIV). You see, Satan realizes that once a person gets filled with the Word of God, chains (hatred, defeat, drug additions, stealing, lying, etc.) are broken.

When the devil attacked Jesus, our Lord didn’t say, ‘Put up your dukes, let’s get it on dog.’ No, he said that, ‘It is written.”

The Word of God is
“Alive and active” (Hebrews 4:12). His Word is a ‘cure all’ for everything. You see, He stands behind His Word, he backs it up by His Name, by His very presence (See Psalm 138:2; Jeremiah1:12).

LET’S PRAY:
Heaven Father, we fast and pray for so many more people to hear your gospel message about Jesus and accept him into their hearts so they will be saved and make it into heaven.

We ask that you deliver our brothers and sisters who are suffering persecution all over the world.

Help us to love and pray for our enemies.

Heal your Church. Help us to truly love one another. Remove every form of evil out from the midst of us.

We ask you to heal Christian marriages and families (Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4).

We ask for more of a move of the Holy Spirit so that revival continues to expand in the Church and that it infects affects all of society, bringing more and more people into the Kingdom.

For those who are reading this, I pray that God will reveal himself to you in such a way that amazes you with his love and power.

Father, we also ask for your Kingdom to be established on earth as it is in heaven!

We thank you and praise you in the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 75
SUNDAY, March 19th, 2023

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ⁷ and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV).

We have to learn to pray as if our lives depend upon the Living God!  They do!

Word based intercession must become preeminent in our lives.

God has made it so that his will going forward is largely dependent on our obedience to “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Father, we fast and pray for America to be freed from the demonic forces and all that Satan has launched against her in his effort to destroy this nation.

Please bless your people with the full rights of religious freedom to be able to have Sundays off so we can attend church.

Please let the Bible be fully accepted back into the public schools.

Please help our Christian brothers and sisters to be set free from persecution.

Please do massive healings of cancer and other terminal illnesses throughout America and around the world. Let Jesus get the honor and glory and the praise for it, so many will give their hearts to him and be saved.

We pray for the transference of wealth from the hands of the wicked into the hands of the righteous (Proverbs 13:22) so we may be privileged to advance God’s kingdom here on earth.

Please give us more Godly wisdom so that we may serve you better, make the right decisions, love and help our brothers and sisters and bring honor to God.

May the meditations of our hearts and the words our mouths be pleasing in your sight, oh God (Psalm 19:14).

Please bring about the greatest move of the Holy Spirit the world has ever seen that so many will give their hearts to Jesus while there is still time.

We pray for our enemies and those who spitefully use us to give their hearts to Jesus.

We pray for the homeless, the orphans and the widows (and widowers) to have all their needs met.

May all who join us in fasting and prayer receive a hundred fold return for their sacrices as we labor for God’s Kingdom.

Please put Godly men and women into offices of leadership all over the world and bless them be led by the Spirit and make Godly decisions   

Father, we thank you, and praise you, in the Mighty, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable, and Perfect Name of Jesus the Christ (Anointed One), Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 74
SUNDAY, March 12th, 2023

Today’s Theme: The Power of Prayer!

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

SPECIAL NOTE:
We actually started at midnight. Please keep that in mind for next Sunday.

EMPHASIS:
The main part of our (a Christian’s) mission is to fill the Father’s House with His Children. God does not want anyone to be lost.
Hell was not meant for people. It was “prepared for the devil and his angels” (Matthew 25:41).

Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two

“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. 3 Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. 4 Do not take a purse or bag or sandals; and do not greet anyone on the road. 5 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ 6 If someone who promotes peace is there, your peace will rest on them; if not, it will return to you. 7 Stay there, eating and drinking whatever they give you, for the worker deserves his wages. Do not move around from house to house.
8 “When you enter a town and are welcomed, eat what is offered to you. 9 Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you” (Luke 10:1-9 NIV) …

17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”

… “The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”
18 He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. 
20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven ” (Luke 10:17-20).

Though some, unfortunately to their own peril, have refused and doubted the Lord, Jesus Christ, the fact that He is God, and of His victorious resurrection, and future return, people need to understand that, “With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11 Since
everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells” (Luke 10:8-13).

Father, we fast and pray for the lost (sinners) to be won to Jesus. Please raise up more witnesses (saints, people of God) who are willing and obedient to share the gospel (message of Christ) with the nations and win them to Jesus while there is still time.

Also, please heal the ‘Body of Christ (Your Church).’

Father, may your Kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.

Father, we thank you, and praise you, in the Mighty, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable, and Perfect Name of Jesus, Amen!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 73
SUNDAY, March 5th, 2023

Today’s Theme: The Power of Prayer!

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

SPECIAL NOTE:
We actually started at midnight. Please keep that in mind for next Sunday.

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 73
SUNDAY, March 5th, 2023

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

SPECIAL NOTE:
We actually started at midnight. Please keep that in mind for next Sunday.

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU.

Can you submit today to at least an hour of prayer?

With a sense of urgency
We must submit ourselves to a lifetime of prayer.

Father, we fast and pray today and we ask that the saints of God would rise up with a new sense of urgency regarding souls getting saved, advancing the gospel, taking back more of the airwaves, reclaiming the educational system, for Godly men and women to to hold more positions of leadership around the world, in every sphere, for the flames of revival to burn full force all around the world, for true shepherds, who do not practice deceit,
to feed God’s people, also that the love of God would run full force in the hearts of his people that the world may know that God is real.

Luke 6:12 

New International Version
“Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.

War with the Amalekites

8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. 9 Moses said to Joshua, “Pick out some men to go and fight the Amalekites tomorrow. I will stand on top of the hill holding the stick that God told me to carry.” 10 Joshua did as Moses commanded him and went out to fight the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. 11 As long as Moses held up his arms, the Israelites won, but when he put his arms down, the Amalekites started winning. 12 When Moses’ arms grew tired, Aaron and Hur brought a stone for him to sit on, while they stood beside him and held up his arms, holding them steady until the sun went down. 13 In this way Joshua totally defeated the Amalekites.

14 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write an account of this victory, so that it will be remembered. Tell Joshua that I will completely destroy the Amalekites.” 15 Moses built an altar and named it “The Lord is my Banner.” 16 He said, “Hold high the banner of the Lord![b] The Lord will continue to fight against the Amalekites forever!”

PLEASE SEE THE COMMENTARY ttps://biblehub.com/commentaries/exodus/17-12.htm

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 72
SUNDAY, February 26th, 2023

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

The world is at odds with God. They are entrapped by the devil. They are spiritually blind. They stumble even in daylight. They’re fighting against God. They have joined in with Satan’s rebellion against God of which they have no chance of winning.

Their systems are flawed. They spend (and steal) so much to deal with finding cures for diseases, dealing with crime, global warming (which is really cyclical), when if they would only turn to – The True and Living God – He would take delight in them and bring healing and restoration and provide for all of our needs. Yes, you will see God, the Father, and Jesus, the Savior, loud and clear!

Please see below for examples of mankind’s evil acts against God and their exercise of futility.

Matthew 21:33-46 AMP – Parable of the Landowner –
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A33-46&version=AMP

Psalm 2 AMP – The Reign of the LORD’S Anointed. –
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%202&version=AMP

Father, we fast and pray for a move of your Spirit across the nations of the world. We realize that you are the only hope for the redemption of mankind. You are the Creator of all things, and you know everything, every thought and deed of every person.

Father, we are asking that your mercies be extended to every man, woman, boy, and girl that they might experience salvation by accepting Jesus (Christ) into their hearts while there is still time.

While we know that our victory is tied up in Christ, we understand that you have ordained it that people should carry out your will on earth. So we are asking that you elect men and women into offices of leadership who will make Godly decisions and carry out your desires on earth.

We pray for those who are grieving over the loss of loved ones and for all reasons to be comforted and healed by your love.

We thank you that fires of revival are burning in areas around the world. Please fan these flames and let them burn all over the world! We want to see Jesus glorified. 

Please save America from those who are out to destroy her, both from within and without. People don’t understand that America became great, not because of man’s genius but because they put Jesus (God) first in the beginning. He is the only One who keeps us safe.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 68
SUNDAY, January 29th, 2023

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

SPECIAL NOTE:
We actually started at midnight. Please keep that in mind for next Sunday.

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU!

“The kind of fast I want is that you stop oppressing those who work for you and treat them fairly and give them what they earn. 7 I want you to share your food with the hungry and bring right into your own homes those who are helpless, poor, and destitute. Clothe those who are cold, and don’t hide from relatives who need your help.

8 If you do these things, God will shed his own glorious light upon you. He will heal you; your godliness will lead you forward, goodness will be a shield before you, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind. 9 Then, when you call, the Lord will answer. “Yes, I am here,” he will quickly reply. All you need to do is to stop oppressing the weak and stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors! 10 Feed the hungry! Help those in trouble! Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you shall be as bright as day. 11 And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy you with all good things, and keep you healthy too; and you will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. 12 Your sons will rebuild the long-deserted ruins of your cities, and you will be known as “The People Who Rebuild Their Walls and Cities.” 13 If you keep the Sabbath holy, not having your own fun and business on that day, but enjoying the Sabbath, speaking of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day, and honoring the Lord in what you do, not following your own desires and pleasure nor talking idly— 14 then the Lord will be your delight, and I will see to it that you ride high and get your full share of the blessings I promised to Jacob, your father. The Lord has spoken”
(Isaiah 58:6-14).

Father, please help us to fulfill your desires for fasting. Thank you very much! It is in Jesus’ Name that we pray. Amen.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 65
SUNDAY, January 8th, 2023

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU!

Verse of the Day:
“May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.”

–Matthew 6:10

Father, we fast and pray for your kingdom to come and for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. While we realize that we still live on earth and regarding problems/challenges that we experience which Jesus talked about in John 16 he said, “I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.”

Dear God, yet we who are your people are overcomers and, “More than conquerors (Romans 8:37).

The devil’s plan is, “Only to steal and kill and destroy” (John 10:10a). Wherever you see drugs, murder, depression, sexual identity crisis and all sorts of evil you know that these evils are perpetuated by the devil and demons (not to overlook selfishness and the evil that lurks in the hearts of people who reject christ and live only to please themselves). But even in the midst of darkness the good news is that God, Jesus came, “That they (we) may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10b).

Jesus, your will is that
we have joy and peace even when we face trials of every kind. We have victory in you. So, with all that is going on right now in 2023, price of gas, food, clothing, etc., we have great✌️peace and victory and joy in Christ, praise God!

When we pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” we realize that in heaven there is no poverty, no sickness, no pain or suffering there, that only good things are there.

Don’t worry, Jesus defeated the devil and every demon, all sickness, trauma, and pain, every force against us, even pain and defeats brought on us by ourselves.

Acts 10:38
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

1 John 3:8 Amplified
The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God’s law from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.

John 8:12 NIV
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Jesus says to us who have accepted Him (the true light into our hearts) “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV).

Of course, there is so much more but in the interest of time and space I will end this segment here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 63
SUNDAY, December 25th, 2022

Father, we fast and pray that this gospel, the truth, will be presented to every man, woman, boy and girl throughout the entire world so they can receive eternal life, escape hell and enter into heaven, while there is still time. Thank you and praise you in The Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.

While the world is in darkness we must realize that Jesus really is
The Reason for the Season

It is so important to know Jesus (God Eternal) was not created. He is from everlasting ages past (See Micah 5:2). He came into this world and was conceived in Mary by the Holy Spirit (this is one of many prophecies filfilled by Jesus- see Isaiah 7:14).

2 Corinthians 6:2 

2 For God says, “At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you.” Indeed, the “right time” is now. Today is the day of salvation.

Galatians 4:4

New Living Translation
But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.

Romans 5:6
When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.

The Birth of Christ
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%202&version=NLT

Let us rejoice at the coming of Christ, not just for a season, but forever.

Dear God, we thank you for loving people (everyone) so much that you sent your son to rescue us from hell (eternal damnation) which was not meant for people (See Matthew 25:41).

Dear Jesus, we thank you that you knew that we could only be saved by your sacrifice and were so overjoyed in making this a reality (see Hebrews 12:2) that you were willing to shed your own blood for us even when it meant being separated from the Father (because our sin was upon you) for period of time which you had never experienced before.

Father, please let the story of your sending and giving Jesus because of your great love for mankind be told to everyone so they will give their hearts to Jesus while there there is still time. We fast and pray for this to become a reality. And we thank you and praise you for it, in Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen!

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU!

GOD’S PROMISED PROTECTION

Father, we fast and pray as we meditate on these Scriptures. Please bless us, for we are willing and obedient to your Word and desire to live our lives to please you, to reach the lost with the gospel (the message of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of the Living God) so they can be saved, escape hell, and live with us in heaven forever (eternity).

As you read these Scriptures just pray according to what God reveals to you.

For example, fear is not just a feeling although I do understand when people say that there is such a thing as ‘a healthy type of fear’ such as, “If you see a poisonous snake in your back yard, and your fear prompts you to run back into the house and close the door,” one can also get into mental health issues but we must also understand the spiritual realm. The Bible indicates that fear is a spirit. It is an evil spirit that we can take authority over and be victorious over every time one shows up in our lives.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7 New Living Translation Version – self discipline is also translated “a sound mind”).

“Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (2 Kings 6:16 New King James Version).

“No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute (prove a statement or theory to be wrong or false; disprove) every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me, declares the Lord”
(Isaiah 54:17
(New International Version MIT).

“When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall” Psalm 27:2 NIV MIT

In 2 Chronicles Chapter 20 God’s people were under attack so they sought his help through fasting and prayer. Instead of telling them to get their worldly weapons ready for the battle God told them to worship him. When they obeyed him God actually fought and won the battle it for them.
God spoke to through the prophet saying, “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s” (2 Chronicles 20:15).

21After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his [4] holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.”
2 Chronicles 20:21

We can place our full trust in the Lord, just like King David, knowing that he will rescue us pertaining to whatever our need is.
“But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me”
(Psalm 13:5 New Living Translation).

“When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall”
(Psalm 27:2 NIV MIT).

“The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you” (Deuteronomy 28:7 NIV MIT).

Father, let us hold tightly to the truth of your Word. For your Word is a lamp for our feet and a light  keeping us (helping us
to) stay on the right path (See Psalm 119:105) and safe from our enemies (the devil, demons, and evil people under Satan’s control, including drug pushers, lovers of money, devilish teachings, ie., philosophies of all kinds that exalt themselves against the Word of God, and every other evil in this dark and depraved world including our own selfish desires (the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes,  and the pride of life.

1 John 2:16 
New International Version
For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.

New Living Translation
For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

Make no mistake about it, we must “Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering (testings, attacks against our belief that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, who came in the flesh, died and rose again – victorious over the devil, death, hell and the grave, and everything else – emphasis mine) you are” (1 Peter 5:8-9).

If you stand for Jesus (are a true believer) you should know with certainty that while life is meant to be enjoyed it is no game. When you become a Born Again Christian you have become a target in this fallen (evil) world. Evil people (under the power of the devil and demons) lay in wait to try to destroy us, our reputation, etc., indeed our very lives,
but don’t worry because God takes care of those who are His. He will give you victory in evey situation. “The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it” (Psalm 37:32-34).

We are always ultimately victorious, though we may suffer some losses for identifying with Jesus- (perhaps not being given proper credit for things we have done, certain job promotions, being excluded from certain groups, etc.) – and doing good.
Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 New King James Version).

“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.
16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now “If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?”
19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator”
(1 Peter 4:12-19 New King James Version).

Matthew 16 AMP – Pharisees Test Jesus – Now the –

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2016&version=AMP

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 60
SUNDAY, December 4th, 2022

If you don’t pray you won’t stay.

Prayer based on our relationship with God  and knowledge His Word is the most powerful thing we can do for others and the
better we get to know Jesus the more
pertinent (relevant or applicable to a particular matter) and powerful our prayers become.

All you  have to do is look around you and see the intense evil permeating throughout society today and you see that God’s Word (the Bible), although written in ancient times, is more accurate than next week’s news stories.

Brothers and sisters,  Jesus said that in the last days, “Many will turn away from me and betray and hate each other. 11 And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people. 
12 Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved’ (Matthew 24:10-13  New Living Translation).

“And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. 4 If
someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth.
5 But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. 6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.  7 Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment for you; rather it is an old one you have had from the very beginning. This old commandment—to love one another—is the same message you heard before.
8 Yet it is also new. Jesus lived the truth of this commandment, and you also are living it. For the darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already shining … “15 Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. 17 And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever”  (1 John 2:3-8, 15-17 ).

1 John 5:4
New International Version
“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”

New Living Translation
“For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.”

Father, give us wisdom and strength to live lives that are pleasing to you as we look forward to the return of Jesus Christ. Bless us to light up every place that we go so we can lead as many people that you will give us into a personal relationship with Jesus.

Please read and meditate on the following:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Peter%203&version=NLThttps://www.gotquestions.org/faith-victory-overcomes-world.html

https://www.gotquestions.org/faith-victory-overcomes-world.html

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 59
SUNDAY, November 27th, 2022

FASTING AND PRAYER SETTING OURSELVES APART FOR GOD

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU!

People who practice fasting receive health benefits but we who fast for Godly purposes accomplish things in the spiritual realm as well as reaping physical benefits.

Jesus, the Creator of all things, began His earthly ministry, being led by the Holy Spirit into the desert to fast and pray. There He was tempted by the devil, and the Lord defeated him first in the spiritual realm by using the Word of God before/enroute to defeating him at the Cross (battles are won first in the spiritual realm before manifestations materialize in the natural realm).

See Matthew 4, it is so important! https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204&version=NIV

LORD, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACE, FOR YOUR BRAND NEW MERCIES THIS MORNING, AND FOR ALL THAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED AT CALVARY (BY DYING ON THE CROSS FOR OUR SINS). You destroyed the works of the devil, defeated death, hell, and the grave, and you have provided complete victory for your people in every area of our lives. THANK YOU!

Father, please bless us to die to our own (selfish) hopes, dreams, and desires, and live only to see what you desire to come to pass. Yes, bless our desires to line up with your desires. God knows what is best for us, He even wants better for us than we want for ourselves, and
promises to give us our hearts desires but they must line up with his Word. “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psalm 37:4).

Father, please take our lives and make/turn them into something beautiful where you get all the honor and the glory and the praise for all of it. Thank you in the Mighty Name of Jesus, Amen.

Please help us to focus on getting your Word out to the masses so they may hear the gospel message about Jesus and receive Him into their hearts before the end comes.

Matthew 24:14

Your Word says, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come” (New International Version).

“And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come” (New Living Translation).

Father, we understand by your Word that, “At just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly”
(Romans 5:6 NIV).

We also understand by Your Word that one day, “Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father” (Mark 13:31-32).

Father, regarding those who live in darkness we know that Christ’s return will come at a time when they do not expect it and, “That the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonians 5:2), so we ask that they will turn their lives over to Jesus before the rapture and the end of this world as we know it.

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

SO BROTHERS AND SISTERS, HOW SHOULD WE BEHAVE?
I’M GLAD YOU ASKED.

Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%202&version=NIV

Dear Father, we also fast and pray for complete victory to be manifested in every area of our lives. Also, that we be together in unity (heart, soul, and body) for the purpose of getting the the gospel out into every nation, kindred, and tongue, America included, so that all will come into a personal relationship with Jesus. 

All of these things we ask and thank you for, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 58
SUNDAY, November 20th, 2022

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!
WHENEVER YOU READ THE WORD OF GOD IT MUST BE MIXED WITH FAITH OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE HIS BEST FOR YOU!

Hebrews 4:16 NIV
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Beloved, as we look around at the condition of the world today we realize that we need wisdom from God to live a truly successful life and to avoid every trap of the devil.

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

–James 1:5

Let’s fast and pray for God’s wisdom as we live out the rest of our lives here on earth.

Father, your Word says that if we ask for wisdom believing for it that you will give it to us. So we ask you for your Godly wisdom by faith, believing you will grant it to us. Also, please continually help us to win people to Christ. Thank you,and praise you for these things and for all things, in Jesus’ Precious, Holy, Awesome, Unmatchable Name, we pray, Amen.

Please read and meditate prayerfully on the following Scriptures: Re: WISDOM

1 Kings 3
“At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
6 Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.

7 “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child(R) and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”

Proverbs 1 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%201&version=NIV

Proverbs 2
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%202&version=NIV&interface=amp

Proverbs 3
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%203&version=NIV&interface=amp

Proverbs 4
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%204&version=NIV&interface=amp

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201&version=NLT

FAST AND PRAY TODAY
WEEK 20
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20th

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

WE ACCEPT NOTHING LESS THAN VICTORY!

Please fast and pray for more of God’s presence, wisdom, understanding, power, and abilities to manifested in our lives, that our will line up with his will, ” This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. (1 John 5:14
-15 NIV).

Also that it will be less of us and more of him, “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less” (John 3:30 NLT). “That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). When we become less and less dependent on our own capabilities and learn to depend more and more on God’s power this gives him a chance to show up big in our lives.

John 3:30, “He must increase, I must decrease.” Five Ways to start RIGHT NOW
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/john-330-he-must-increase-i-decrease-five-ways-start-right-marlowe#:~:text=People-,John%203%3A30%2C%20%22He%20must%20increase%2C%20I%20must,Ways%20to%20start%20RIGHT%20NOW

If by some chance anyone has missed the mark by falling into sin please don’t give up.
God says, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

FAST AND PRAY TODAY

WEEK 15 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13th

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

1a. WE MUST BE WORD UP, 2a. PRAYED UP, 3a. STAYED UP, 4a. GOING UP!

1a. Constantly meditating on his Word
2a. Constantly in prayer
3a. Constantly on fire for Jesus, God
4a. Constantly mindful of our home in heaven

Fast and pray for deliverance from fear and anything in our lives that is not like God, unity for God’s people, for new doors of opportunity for the body of Christ in areas of ministry, work, business, etc., for our bills to be paid, for healing in our lives (spirit, soul and body), the soul consists of the mind, will, and emotions, that our lives line with the will of God, etc. … and whatever is on your heart to pray for …

THE BOOK OF JUDE
A Call to Persevere
17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold.18 They said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.” 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.

20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,( 21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.

22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire;to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.

Doxology
24 To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

January 23rd until the evening of February 12th

THIS IS FOR THOSE WHO LOVE GOD MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF!

Please consider joining me for 21 days of fasting and prayer.

You can choose to fast from food, from sweets, from TV, negative thinking, etc. Whatever it is it must be something that takes some kind effort on your behalf (something that costs you). You can even change up each day. For example, no milk today, no watching sports today (maybe even a championship game), no complaining, etc.

What we are asking for: SEE BELOW:
1. A divine encounter with the Holy Spirit
2. Deeper revelation of who Jesus is
3. Healing in our lives
4. Souls (people) being won to Jesus) lives being saved
5. For the peace of Jerusalem
6 For America and all Nations to be saved
7. For people to realize their calling in life and to live it out
(God has a special purpose for each/all of us)
8. For financial breakthrough
9. For us to take better care of God’s resources, that we would handle finances, exercise and eat more healthy, be more kind to others, that our thoughts would line up with God’s Word, etc.
10. That we would spend more time in prayer, praise, and worship
11. That we, the body of Christ (the Church) would really love one another – Jesus says, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:34-35).
12. For prayer, the Bible, Jesus to be reintroduced into the public square more powerfully than ever before (schools, government, homes, entire neighborhoods, countries,) that the Word of God will be shared with every man, woman, boy and girl, so that all will have the opportunity to either accept or deny Christ, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” (Matthew 24:14).                       

13. For victory and favor on our jobs, in our places of business, in our ministries, and everywhere. 

14. Please pray for pastors, prophets, Godly teachers, preachers, evangelists, and all Godly leaders to encourage God’s people to vote for those who stand for biblical views into offices all across America and around the world. That the Black church gets on board with this along with God’s people of all ethnicities. 

Please see what happened when Daniel set his heart to fast and pray and let’s receive God’s blessing and intervention as we seek him as well.
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Daniel-Chapter-10/

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=daniel%2010&version=NIV

Please read Daniel Chapters 10 – 12. 

Please let me know if you are joining. It starts now (the moment you read this). I would also like to connect with you to pray together.

FAST AND PRAY TODAY

WEEK 12 – 1/23/22

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

I LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU, AND GOD HAS AWESOME PLANS FOR YOU! 

Fast and pray that God will raise up prayer warriors during these last days that will engage in warfare to win souls and even nations to Christ who is our only hope for salvation. Only by repenting and accepting Jesus into our hearts can a person be saved and guaranteed a place in heaven.

Godly prayer, based on the knowledge of God’s Word is the most demanding thing asked of or required of people. That is why so few engage in it. Yet, God tells us to, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). It is the one thing that he asks us to do continuously. When God’s people pray lives are won to Christ, marriages are healed, people get jobs, criminals begin to live honest lives, drug addicts become clean, liars start telling the truth, babies are not aborted, people are set free from fear and worry, wars are ended, revivals break out, and it goes on and on …

“For we are labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9) and in his infinite wisdom he has made it so that a person’s salvation is dependent upon our prayers.

God is all powerful but has chosen to work/partner with his people through prayer. Word based prayer is the most powerful thing we, as believers, can do.

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 

WEEK 11 – 1/16/22

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

I LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU, AND GOD HAS AWESOME PLANS FOR YOU! 

Fast and pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering persecution to be delivered from those conditions

For orphans and widows to have all of their needs met

Those who are imprisoned that they may be know Christ, live good lives, and be comforted by God

For the Supreme Court of the United  States to continue make Godly decisions

For the peace of Jerusalem

For Godly leaders to be placed in positions of leadership in America and around the world – Presidents, Vice Presidents, Governors, Mayors, etc.

For homeless people to receive Christ and housing

For honest judges

For the Word of God to go forth all around the world 

For all sinners to be saved

For all Jews to see Jesus as the true Messiah and accept him into their hearts

For drug addicts to know Jesus and be delivered from these habits

Add your prayer points here:

WEEK 10 – 1/9/22 FAST AND PRAY

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

I LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU, AND GOD HAS AWESOME PLANS FOR YOU! 

Enter into God’s presence by praising him, giving thanks to him for his goodness to us. Please use Psalm 100 as a model. Let’s pour ourselves into it as we do.

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

Psalm 100 NIV
1Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

2Worship the Lordwith gladness;

come before him with joyful songs.

3Know that the Lordis God.

It is he who made us, and we are his;

we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4Enter his gates with thanksgiving

and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name.

5For the Lordis good and his love endures forever;

his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Prayer, while it produces supernatural results, must become as natural to us as breathing. We should find ourselves sometimes waking up praying.

Pray for us to hear God’s voice and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.  “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16 NKJV).  Remember that, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth”  (John 4:24).

Pray for God’s people to be in the center of his will for our lives

Pray for our families to receive Christ into their hearts

Pray that the Word of God reaches  inner cities, street corners, remote areas of the world, every nation, kindred, and tongue so that everyone will hear the gospel message and accept Jesus into their hearts

Pray for an endtime revival to breakout in God’s church that goes out into the highways, byways, hedges, inner cities, remote areas of the world, everywhere, and that it exceeds all previous revivals combined

Pray that God will increase our prayer lives

Please place your own needs here  …

FAST AND PRAY TODAY

WEEK 12 – 1/23/22

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

I LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU, AND GOD HAS AWESOME PLANS FOR YOU! 

Fast and pray that God will raise up prayer warriors during these last days that will engage in warfare to win souls and even nations to Christ who is our only hope for salvation. Only by repenting and accepting Jesus into our hearts can a person be saved and guaranteed a place in heaven.

Godly prayer, based on the knowledge of God’s Word is the most demanding thing asked of or required of people. That is why so few engage in it. Yet, God tells us to, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). It is the one thing that he asks us to do continuously. When God’s people pray lives are won to Christ, marriages are healed, people get jobs, criminals begin to live honest lives, drug addicts become clean, liars start telling the truth, babies are not aborted, people are set free from fear and worry, wars are ended, revivals break out, and it goes on and on …

“For we are labourers together with God” (1 Corinthians 3:9) and in his infinite wisdom he has made it so that a person’s salvation is dependent upon our prayers.

God is all powerful but has chosen to work/partner with his people through prayer. Word based prayer is the most powerful thing we, as believers, can do.

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41 

WEEK 11 – 1/16/22

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

I LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU, AND GOD HAS AWESOME PLANS FOR YOU! 

Fast and pray for our brothers and sisters who are suffering persecution to be delivered from those conditions

For orphans and widows to have all of their needs met

Those who are imprisoned that they may be know Christ, live good lives, and be comforted by God

For the Supreme Court of the United  States to continue make Godly decisions

For the peace of Jerusalem

For Godly leaders to be placed in positions of leadership in America and around the world – Presidents, Vice Presidents, Governors, Mayors, etc.

For homeless people to receive Christ and housing

For honest judges

For the Word of God to go forth all around the world 

For all sinners to be saved

For all Jews to see Jesus as the true Messiah and accept him into their hearts

For drug addicts to know Jesus and be delivered from these habits

Add your prayer points here:

WEEK 10 – 1/9/22 FAST AND PRAY

Please join  us as we fast and pray until 3:00 P. M. (or longer if you choose to). 

I LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU, AND GOD HAS AWESOME PLANS FOR YOU! 

Enter into God’s presence by praising him, giving thanks to him for his goodness to us. Please use Psalm 100 as a model. Let’s pour ourselves into it as we do.

A psalm. For giving grateful praise.

Psalm 100 NIV
1Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

2Worship the Lordwith gladness;

come before him with joyful songs.

3Know that the Lordis God.

It is he who made us, and we are his;

we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

4Enter his gates with thanksgiving

and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name.

5For the Lordis good and his love endures forever;

his faithfulness continues through all generations.

Prayer, while it produces supernatural results, must become as natural to us as breathing. We should find ourselves sometimes waking up praying.

Pray for us to hear God’s voice and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.  “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God” (Romans 8:16 NKJV).  Remember that, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth”  (John 4:24).

Pray for God’s people to be in the center of his will for our lives

Pray for our families to receive Christ into their hearts

Pray that the Word of God reaches  inner cities, street corners, remote areas of the world, every nation, kindred, and tongue so that everyone will hear the gospel message and accept Jesus into their hearts

Pray for an endtime revival to breakout in God’s church that goes out into the highways, byways, hedges, inner cities, remote areas of the world, everywhere, and that it exceeds all previous revivals combined

Pray that God will increase our prayer lives

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