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LET FREEDOM RING!

Some people move away from their homelands looking for it—sometimes leaving friends and family behind. Others start new lives—facing unknown dangers in the pursuit of it. Many fight against addictive demons—drugs, alcohol, over eating, smoking, perfectionism, pornography, and much more… all just for a taste of it. Armies are trained to fight for it; and far too many die on foreign soil fighting in defense defense of it. Then there are those who try every kind of “religion” imaginable striving to experience it. More and more people seek to find it through financial independence and the continuous acquisition of material things. We celebrate it in music, movies and paintings. Statues are erected in honor of it. Schools teach students to respect it. Leaders of countries deliver speeches about it. Riots break out and demonstrators march to voice frustration over not having it. So, what is “IT” that could be so highly treasured, sought after, honored and revered? FREEDOM! But we will never find this “freedom” apart from God and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This is Paul’s message in the book of Romans to the people then and to us today—he who God sets free through Christ is free indeed! Without the help of the Holy Spirit, sin would continue to rule and reign in our mortal body and have the upper hand in our life. He is our “secret weapon” to winning the fight within—and the war on sin! As we allow the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, direct and instruct us in living a God-fed and God-led life—this brings FREEDOM. For the believer, His is truly a time of celebration! “FREE at last, free at last! Thank God almighty We are FREE AT LAST!” Happy MLK Day~M. Ford

“Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin.”

(Romans 6:6-7 NKJV)

Day 12: 12 Days Of Prayer & Fasting for Spiritual Revival—2 Chronicles 7:14.

Heavenly Father, I pray that Christians will find delight in YOU being LORD of their lives! I pray that believers will seek Your will in ALL things, in times of crisis or calm, so that the upcoming generations may see and find their strength and hope also in The Lord. Father, I pray that as believers pray for Spiritual Revival in our families, homes, communities, churches, country and land—that you, oh Lord, would increase our believing faith in your ability to intervene supernaturally and do the impossible, even in this time of world crisis. Father, I pray that as we have denied ourselves the fleshly appetites for food, entertainment and worldly pleasures to SEEK YOUR FACE in prayer and fasting these 12 days, in response You will pour out your spirit in ways unimaginable! Father, I pray that an army of true Prayer Warriors will rise up and continue to wage war against the enemy on their knees! No longer bound and defeated by political correctness, social status, and worldly ways, but Warriors willing to persevere in fasting and prayer until we reclaim our families, marriages, children, schools, communities, nation and world for Christ! Hear our one accord prayers, Oh Lord, and Heal Our Land! In Jesus’ mighty, matchless and miraculous name I pray! Amen

Day 3: 12 Days Of Prayer & Fasting for Spiritual Revival In Christian Families and Homes.

Father God, I pray for members of Christian families to honor God and prioritize the study of God’s word, prayer and worship together. I pray that family devotion and prayer time be restored and prioritized in all Christian homes. Father, I pray for broken relationships to be mended and new God-centered relationships formed. I pray good family and friend relationships based upon godly principles are developed; and give us humble and forgiving spirits towards one another that will reunite families and restore broken relationships. Father, help Christian families model Christ and be a positive influence within the community. In Jesus’ name I pray and praise always…Amen 🙏🏽

“Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to prayer made in this place. For now I have chosen and sanctified this house, that My name may be there forever; and My eyes and My heart will be there perpetually.”

II Chronicles 7:15-16 NKJV

Day 1: 12 Days Prayer & Fasting for Spiritual Revival. Praying today for the Unchurched and Unsaved.

“A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Then His disciples asked Him, saying, “What does this parable mean?” And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘Seeing they may not see, And hearing they may not understand.’ “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭8:5-15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“A PRAYER Of PRAISE”

Oh Lord, my God… how excellent is your name! In all the earth there is none like you! You reign supreme and your ways are right and good! You sit high upon the heavenly throne, but you look low with abundant love and compassion for your earthly children—nothing escapes your holy vision! I shall magnify You, Oh Lord, and your praise shall continually be in my mouth! I will bless you with the fruit of my lips for all of my days because you are worthy to be exalted! I have seen your handiworks and all creation crown you with glory and honor! I have feasted on Your Word and I have tasted of you—You, oh Lord, are indeed good! Your mercies are new to me every morning! Your faithfulness is never-ending! Your love for me is intoxicating! Oh, magnify the Lord with me all who love and adore Him! Let us exalt His name together forever! Hallelujah! Amen!🙏🏽

#AreYouEnjoyingJesusYet?

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“Take The Challenge”

This New Year, resolve to expand your spiritual horizon—Take the Challenge to seek more of Him in 2020! As you continue to celebrate the new year, don’t forget to remember to invest in your spiritual growth and development. Humble yourself before the Sovereign Savior in prayer—seeking HIS presence, power, forgiveness, love, and renewal. Fervently interceding on behalf of your family, schools, churches, communities, cities and country. Move to the next spiritual level in your walk with Christ as you pray and fast for spiritual guidance, restoration, renewal and—R-E-V-I-V-A-L! Try tasting more of Him and see for yourself—He’s Sweet I Know!

#Are you enjoying Jesus yet?

#FAITH UNLEASHED 2020

#Prayer & Fasting 2020, January 6-17th

#WatchOurGodWork

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Bye, bye 2019! Welcome 2020!

We had some good times and some bad times, some ups and some downs, some laughs and some frowns; But now it’s time to say farewell 2019✌🏽.

Standing at the threshold of 2020, Looking ahead into a bright future 👀, It will surely bring some obstacles and opportunities! So, Let’s position ourselves for blessings!🙇🏾‍♂️🙇🏽‍♀️ Remember…the abundant life is not a dream, but a promise!🙌🏼

As we close the door to 2019 that can never be opened again, declare and decree in 2020 to walk in God’s Will, do Greater works for HIS glory, and live in the overflow of abundant blessings as we surrender all to Him! ☝🏾😇

#StayPositiveKeepTheFaith

#PushingPastTheThreshold2Promise

#TipToesOfAnticipation

#WatchOurGodWork

#Greater4HisGlory

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:12-14 NKJV)

Sometimes the ONLY way to get “TO” those things God has for You is to go “THROUGH” those things seemingly blocking your blessings. What appears to be “blessing-blockers” are merely God-ordained opportunities to “GROW” into blessings awaiting you! ~M. Ford

#WatchOurGodWork

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“STAY POSITIVE, KEEP THE FAITH”

A few years ago as I sought the Lord at the beginning of the New Year, the number 12 resonated in my spirit. Every number has meaning and the number 12 is a combination of the number 1, which means “Stay positive”, and the number 2, which means “Keep the faith.” Together, the number 12 is a strong message to “Stay Positive, Remain Optimistic and Filled with Faith”—because our positive thoughts, attitude, prayers and faith will create positive outcomes! With this revelation God gave me the vision to write my book entitled “PRAYER: The Key To Unlocking Blessings”, which is a 12-Day scripture based plan for Prayer & Fasting.

As the people of God stand together on 2 Chronicles 7:14 in one accord Prayer and Fasting a SHIFTING will take place in the SPIRITUAL REALM—People will be delivered from demonic possession, oppression and depression! Strongholds will be broken! The lost will be saved! Backsliders will return to the Lord! The Church will truly Be The Church! Broken relationships will be mended! Failed marriages will be restored! Prodigal children will turn back to God and obey their parents! Debts will be cancelled! The sick will be healed! Saints will be edified and God will be glorified! We will truly experience SPIRITUAL REVIVAL in our land, which will positively impact everything in the physical realm.

This is a Call for every Christian reading this post to commit to joining together for 12-Days Of Prayer & Fasting Starting Monday, January 6th @7:00AM and ending Friday, January 17th @7:00PM. We will Pray & Fast each day for 12-hours (7am-7pm). Each day during this timeframe we will follow specific scripture based prayer focuses outlined in the book, “Prayer: The Key To Unlocking Blessings”, by Mary A. Ford. Please encourage other Christians to join together in this one accord time of Prayer & Fasting—all are Welcome!🙏🏽

God wants to do GREATER “IN” each of us so that HE can do GREATER “Through” each of us individually and collectively as the body of Christ. BUT….some things ONLY come by Prayer & Fasting. Hallelujah and Amen!

“And when He had come into the house, His disciples asked Him privately, “Why could we not cast it out?” So He said to them, “This kind can come out by nothing but prayer and fasting.”” (Mark 9:28-29 NKJV)

#2Chronicles7:14

#OurLandNeedsHealing

#SpiritualREVIVALOnTheWay!

#TipToesOfAnticipation!

#StayPositiveKeepTheFaith

#12DaysPrayer&Fasting2020!

Abba Father, I pray that Christians will find true delight in YOU being Lord of their lives. I pray we seek Your will in ALL things, especially in times of crisis and unrest in our lives. Father, Help those who are hurting due to loss of loved ones during this holiday season. Give them your peace that pass all understanding and guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. And Father, for those who have been blinded by the lies and deceit of the enemy, open their eyes and free them from that terrible grip so that they are finally free to truly experience life according to your will and purpose. For we know that this present darkness penetrating our land and devastating your people is not something to be overcome in the flesh, but we who are spiritual must mount up for battle in the spiritual realms! With our most steadfast holy faith wearing the whole Armor of God, praying in the spirit without ceasing at ALL times and in ALL situations, help us, Oh Lord, to forge ahead in Jesus’ holy name! Father, when we get weak, frightened, discouraged and have no peace, help us find peace in Your presence and renewed strength and hope in Your promises to never leave or forsake us! Thank you, Father, for your divine love that lights up the darkest days of our lives! Thank you, Father, for Your peace and mercy that follows us always!

Thank you, Father, for being the righteous Judge over all! Thank you, Father, that your grace is sufficient! Thank you, Father, for being Lord of Lords and King of Kings! Therefore, I will lift up holy hands and give you all the glory, honor and praise all the days of my life! Hallelujah and Amen…IJN!☝🏾🙌🏼🙏🏽

“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” (Psalm 91:2-4)