Author: Duty to Delight Ministries

“A Prayer of Praise & Exaltation”

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth! My soul boasts in the Lord because He has been my strength and my shield; My protector and my deliverer; My help and my hope; And He has put a new song in my mouth, and every praise is unto His holy Name!

I sought the Lord, and He heard my cry and delivered me from all my fears and foes. The Angels of the Lord encamp all around me and have been given charge over me. When enemies plot against me and make dastardly plans to destroy me, Jehovah Sabaoth—LORD of Hosts; Mighty Guardian—will raise up a standard against them! I shall not be afraid of their weapons of destruction formed by day or night because El Roi—God who sees all—will defend and deliver me in Victory!

Therefore, I will  seek, praise and exalt Elohim all the days of my life! Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! All His Saints, magnify the Lord with me and let us exalt His name together this day! Hallelujah and Amen!☝🏾🙌🏼🙏🏽~M. Ford (Psalms‬ ‭34‬:‭1‬-‭10‬)

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“THIS JOY I HAVE!”

We often say “the JOY of the Lord is my strength“, but in reality we equate joy with the “happenings” that surround us—such as closing on that new house, obtaining that degree or diploma, getting that promotion on the job, opening a new business, or finally being included in a long sought after social status or position. 

All of these “good things” come from God, and we should rejoice when we receive these blessings from the LORD. However, it is possible to have all of these “good things” and still not have Joy. The mistake we often make is seeking JOY outside of GOD.

GOD is the ONLY true SOURCE of JOY. When we put our trust in Him, we can experience JOY in all our life circumstances—even in the midst of struggles, sickness and loss…IF our hope is in the LORD!

Don’t miss out on experiencing God’s great JOY in your life by putting your hope and trust in stuff or other people and their opinions. HOPE IN GOD! He alone is the health of our countenance that allows us to radiate love to those around us and experience the true JOY of the LORD!

THIS JOY is our STRENGTH!🙌🏼🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; For I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” (Psalm‬ ‭42‬:‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬)

“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans‬ ‭15‬:‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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GOD ALMIGHTY, EVERLASTING FATHER…WE DECLARE YOUR FAITHFULNESS!

For You have ‭‭been our strength when weak; our comfort when in distress; our refuge in the midst of life storms; our Peace-Jehovah Shalom; our provider-Jehovah Jirah; our protection-Jehovah Nissi; our Way-Maker; Promise Keeper; Light in the darkness; Mother when motherless; Father when fatherless; Defender; Battle Ax; our Joy & our Song when we get weary! You have done wonderful things in our sight and we are grateful!

Therefore, we must proclaim that YOU, Oh GOD, have been indeed FAITHFUL!  For THIS we will EXALT You, give you PRAISE, and give THANKS to Your Holy Name FOREVERMORE! Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford 

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!” (Psalms‬ ‭150‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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“LET THERE BE”

Heavenly Father, Let Your Will be done on this earth as it is done in Heaven. Allow Your anointing to fall fresh on Your people today; empowering us to do greater works for Your Glory! There is nothing too hard for You, Elohim—the One who called everything into existence by simply speaking three words, “Let there be”!  

El Shaddai—Hear my humble heart’s cry as I pray for the sick to be healed and restored; for the disenfranchised to find help and hope; for the lost and unchurched to flock into the House of Prayer seeking deliverance and restoration in Christ Jesus; and for people rich and poor alike to seek to know You in the beauty of Your holiness! 

LORD GOD, set the hearts of the saints on fire for You until we truly hunger and thirst after your righteousness—seeking to Love God, learn the Word, serve Others, and Live Holy for Your Glory—withholding nothing and surrendering all!

It’s In Jesus’ mighty and matchless name I pray and praise you always…Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford (Psalms 145:3)

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“TIME TO DOUBLE DOWN!”

Heavenly Father, Your children are in dire need of your strength, confidence, comfort, power and peace today. Many are facing trials, troubles, tasks and tests that seem too much to bare and impossible to overcome.

Nevertheless, You are the GOD over impossibilities! Help us to realize that things are not always what they seem to be in the natural realm because of what is taking place in the spiritual realm.

Therefore, help us to stand firm on our Faith, knowing without a shadow of doubt that with YOU being FOR us, IN us, and WITH us is more than the world against us! For you have given your angels charge over us and there is an invincible army that will fight our every battle!

Your promise still stands that in times of uncertainty, unrest and raging storms of life, You will make us steady and sure—standing firmly on your Word at all times—decreeing and declaring WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED because YOU, our GOD, are our source of courage and strength! 

Thank you for your faithfulness and your favor, Father! It’s in the mighty and matchless name of JESUS, who is The Christ, I pray and praise always…AMEN.🙌🏼☝🏾🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.” (Jeremiah‬ ‭17:7-8‬)

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“EVEN NOW”

Heavenly Father, You are indeed an AWESOME GOD! I come praying for Your protection and covering over your people today. Give each of us an extra portion of grace, mercy and STRENGTH as we enter this new day—Not knowing what we may encounter, but trusting You to bring us through victoriously! 

Give your Angels charge over us as we go to and fro this day. Touch those who are hurting, sick, lonely and lost with your finger of healing, love, restoration and deliverance. Whatever the need—You can fulfill. Wherever the hurt—You can heal.

Cleanse us from all unrighteousness and anything that will dishonor You, our God. Teach us to be humble in spirit, and help us to seek Your Will above our own way—to truly be light and salt in this dark and unsavory world! Purge, anoint, renew, strengthen and consecrate us for Greater works in You Name—the author and finisher of our faith!

EVEN NOW…YOU ARE STILL WORKING! It’s in the mighty and matchless name of JESUS I pray, trust, and believe! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give to You.” (John‬ ‭11:22‬)

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“DO GOD”

Most have heard of the phrase, “You do you, and I’ll do me” as we strive to “do better” and “be better” in life. 

This worldly mentality might be okay, If all you desire is “better” in life.  BUT, if you want “God’s BEST” in life, then we must learn to “Do God”! 

Doing it God’s way will glorify Him and it is the only way to get “His BEST” for your life. Shalom🙏🏽~ M. Ford

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 #DoGOD

“For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your bodyand in your spirit, which are God’s.” (I Corinthians 6:20)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  (Jeremiah 29:11)

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 “JUST ONE TOUCH”

Heavenly Father, There are so many of your people who are hurting in some way today. Release your healing power and restore those hurting, sick and emotionally distraught.

Comfort those in a season of loss and grief, pain and suffering. Cover us today with an extra portion of your grace and mercy even NOW!

Help us to weather every storm of life in a manner that reflects your goodness and glory! We need your divine touch this day. Touch our minds, so that we think on things that are good and right in your sight. Touch our hearts, to bring us perfect peace no matter the situation. Touch our tongues, so we speak of your greatness, grace, love, mercy and sovereignty! Touch our eyes, so we can see Your glory shining through the gloomiest clouds of darkness.

LORD GOD, Just one touch from You is all we need to be made whole! Thank you, Father, for your eternal loving kindness! We love you with our whole hearts!

Have your way in us and through us this day as we REJOICE in your great love for us.  It’s in the precious name of Jesus I pray and praise always! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent out into all that surrounding region, brought to Him all who were sick, and begged Him that they might only touch the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it were made perfectly well.” (Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭35‬-‭36‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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“YET ANOTHER CHANCE”

LORD GOD, Elohim…We are truly grateful, grateful, grateful for Your Grace that abounds, Your Mercy that renews daily, Your Blood that blots out any sin, and Your Love that overshadows our wrongs and draws us back into your forgiving arms!🙌🏼☝🏾

We realize that many didn’t make it to see this brand new day, but WE are some of the ones who did and We are truly grateful!🙌🏼☝🏾

Therefore, We will forever put our trust in You, Our LORD, Our Everlasting ROCK!🙌🏼☝🏾

Thank you, Abba, for being a God of yet ANOTHER chance! Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford  

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” (Isaiah‬ ‭26:3-4‬)

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LIGHT IT UP!

Evil operates under the cover of darkness, but darkness has to give way to Light! 

Those sold out to Satan and sin will never understand the Light true Believers carry within. We have been called out of darkness to be a brilliant light shining in this world of sin. 

Therefore, Keep your CHRIST-LIGHT shining bright and confuse and confound the enemy! Even on your most difficult, trying and devastating days—LET IT SHINE, LET IT SHINE, LET IT SHINE! In the Name of JESUS…Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford

“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John‬ ‭1‬:‭5‬)

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