“YOU PROMISED”🌈🙏🏽 JEHOVAH JIREH, YOU alone are our source of provision, courage and STRENGTH! Having YOU with us is more than having the world against us! For YOU promised to dispatch an invincible army that… More
Words of Encouragement Blog
“I DELIGHT”
“I DELIGHT”
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 your heavenly throne, but you look low with abundant love and compassion for your earthly children—nothing escapes your holy vision!
Therefore, 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 praised and exalted on high! For I have seen your handiworks and all creation crown you with glory and honor! I have feasted on Your Word and It is Indeed sweeter than honey from the honeycomb! You, Oh Lord, are indeed an AWESOME WONDER!
Your mercies are new to us every morning! Your faithfulness is never-ending! Your unmeasurable love for us is intoxicating! Oh, Magnify the LORD (ELOHIM) with me all who love and adore Him and let us exalt His name together…Hallelujah! Amen!🙏🏽
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalms 37:4 NKJV)
IT’S A NEW DAY!
“IT’S A NEW DAY!”
Heavenly Father, as we enter this new day, let us put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of these times, and against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. The enemy is deceitfully wicked and will deceive the very elect of God, if it were possible.
Therefore let us always be mindful that the fight is not with our fellow man, but with the enemy that is attempting to deceive and destroy us. Help us to focus on fighting against the enemy and not against one another.
Give us spiritual discernment to not fall prey to satanic tricks and traps. Guard our eye gates and hearts against the lusts of the flesh and pride of life. Fine tune our ear gates with heavens wishes and give us humble mindsets to be obedient.
Purge our speech and bridal our tongues so that we speak life and not death. Give us divine insight concerning the heart and intentions of others so that conflict and confusion will not take root in our relationships.
Give us the mind of Christ so that compassion and peace will flow in our lives like living waters; and forgiveness and love will flourish with the rising of the Sun.
Thank you, ABBA, for loving us unconditionally. Help us to reflect that same unconditional love towards others as we go. This prayer I humbly pray in the sovereign name of Jesus. Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:11-12 NKJV)
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.” (Proverbs 18:21 NKJV)
JUST ONE TOUCH!🫳🏽
“JUST ONE TOUCH”
Heavenly Father, Holy and Righteous is Your Name. You are the Alpha and the Omega…You were there before the beginning of time and you will be there when all time as we know it ceases. As we enter this brand new day, I come interceding for the physical, spiritual, and mental health and wellness of your children in need.
Touch those sick at home, in hospitals and in other care facilities with your healing power. Let them feel your presence so that they know they are not alone! Give the attending physicians supernatural wisdom in caring for each patient and guide the surgeons as they make life-death decisions in the operating rooms. I pray that You, Jehovah Rapha, be in the room and release your healing power upon every person that believes in you!
Touch the minds of those mentally exhausted and emotionally drained from the cares of this life. But just one touch from you can set every wrong right and bring RESTORATION to the weary! Allow your love and your peace to rest in every heart and mind that longs for You; and give them comfort in knowing you are STILL WORKING on their behalf.
Touch the souls of those in torment and dealing with sinful habits, pride of life and unclean spirits. Break their chains of bondage and set them free…In the mighty Name of Jesus! I plead the blood🩸of JESUS and declare deliverance over their life as they read and receive this prayer!🙏🏽
Lord God almighty, I pray and plead the blood of Jesus over each of your children as we go on our way this day! Bless the works of our hands and increase the fruits of our labor, in the mighty Name of Jesus! Just One Touch, Lord JESUS, I Pray—Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:13-16 NKJV)
“ALREADY THERE”
“ALREADY THERE”
Heavenly Father, You all alone are GOD!
You always have a bigger plan that impacts more than what we can see. Help your people to desire your presence more than the pleasures of this world!
For we know that the things of this world will wither and fade away with time, but the Word of God will stand forever!
Help us to therefore hang our hope on your Word so that when the road ahead of us is filled with twist and turns, and life presents us with swift transitions and so many uncertainties, we will stand steadfast in the blessed assurance that Jehovah Nissi, our banner of protection, has already gone before us to secure our victory!
Therefore, as we walk boldly forward proclaiming that NO Weapon formed against us shall prosper, help us not to fear the unknown, but to embrace the future wrapped in Faith that You, El Shaddai, are already there! Hallelujah and Amen!☝🏾🙌🏼🙏🏽~M. Ford
“GOD APPROVED”
“GOD APPROVED”
Heavenly Father, send the power of your Holy Spirit like a mighty rushing wind to rest upon your people! We need your power and anointing in every aspect of our lives so that we may represent you well on this side of heaven.
Give us the courage to not allow yesterday’s disappointments to overshadow today’s possibilities! Give us the confidence to refuse to carry any longer the burdens that You, Adonai, have invited us to lay at Your feet.
For only You, El Shaddai, can open doors that no man can shut and only you can shut doors that no man can open!
This day, We reject every lie of the enemy that whispers devastation, distraction, procrastination, stagnation, and the unworthiness of the elevation that God has preordained for us!
It’s in the mighty name of Jesus that I pray and give all praise! AMEN 🙏🏽~M. Ford
“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10 ESV)
2x Christian Literary Award Winner!📚🏆💍
I’m so very grateful to God for allowing me to become a 2x Winner of the Reader’s Choice Christian Literary Award!📚🏆🎊🙏🏽
In 2021 I received this award for “PRAYER: The Key to Unlocking Blessings” in the Devotional Category. But I particularly cherish this year’s award in the Marriage & Relationship category because it was for a book that my husband and I wrote together— “For the Health of Your Marriage: Living & Loving Life Together”.
We praise God for the ministry He has called us to! Please continue to pray for us as we continue to do the work of Him who sent us! Love & Prayers always—Mary & James Ford 💍💚🙏🏽♥️
“We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.” (John 9:4 ESV)
CHRISTIAN LITERARY AWARD WINNER!🏆
To GOD be all the glory!☝🏾🙌🏼
What an amazing honor to be recognized in the Christian Literary World for the Work that God has Called us to do!🙌🏼☝🏾🙏🏽
Our book, “For the Health of Your Marriage: Living & Loving Life Together” won The Reader’s Choice Award in the Marriage & Relationship category at The Christian Literary Awards tonight!📚💍🏆🙏🏽
Thank you to all of our family and friends for your continued love, support and prayers! A very special THANK YOU to those who showed up to support us with your presence. It all meant the world to us! Love you all!💋♥️🏆📚☝🏾🙏🏽💜~Mary & James Ford
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MISSION ✝️POSSIBLE
“MISSION ✝️POSSIBLE”
Heavenly Father, Thank you for Your Love that Saved us and Raised us from sinking deep in sin! Because of Your Grace we are saved by Faith; therefore, we continually intercede in Prayer for those who are still walking in the blindness and degradation of unbelief and sin. Allow the purifying power of Your Holy Spirit to penetrate the Hearts of those who are lost so that they will believe and receive the free gift of your salvation while their blood is yet running warm in their veins. Prune away the callouses from hearts hardened by sin so they will truly know what it means to win.
LORD GOD, You indeed are a deliverer, healer, restorer and mender of broken things! Bring forth healing, restoration and wholeness to those who are sick, torn and broken—For when YOU come into a situation everything must CHANGE and bow down to Your Sovereignty! You are still in the miracle-working business! We trust You to do those things men call impossible—for with YOU it’s NOW MISSION POSSIBLE! Show us YOUR GLORY, Oh GOD! It’s in the mighty and matchless NAME above all names, JESUS, I pray and praise always! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford
“When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”” (Matthew 19:25-26 NKJV)
YOUR WAY YAHWEH!
Heavenly Father,
Open up our hearts today so that we are receptive to the leading, guidance, teaching and correction of the Holy Spirit. For we know not how to pray as we ought to, so Holy Spirit take control—wash and cleanse us from all unrighteousness and create in us clean hearts so that we can be used for Kingdom building work here on earth. Search our hearts and if you find any thing, thought, action or deed that’s hindering our prayers and diminishing our walk with you, remove it with grace as we fervently seek your face. Line up our hearts desires with your desires, transform our thoughts into your thoughts, and sync our wills with your Will. Grant us discernment and endow us with wisdom beyond our human intellect. Holy Spirit speak into our spirits new life—A new life that does not clamor after culture, seek vain glory, or prosper from wickedness; but one that strives to become more like Christ every day!
Holy Spirit have your way as we submit and surrender to you day-by-day! It’s in the transforming Name of Jesus I pray and will always praise…Hallelujah & Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford (Psalms 51)
MY HELP
“MY HELP”
Father GOD, as I start a brand new day filled with brand new mercies I give you brand new praises!🙌🏼 I will lift up my eyes 👀 to the hills 🏔 from where comes my help; for my help comes from the LORD who made the heavens🌌and the earth!🌍 I stand on your promise to not let my feet slip👣 as I walk🚶🏾♀️life’s slippery roads 🛣 and unpredictable paths.🙏🏽
Thank you, LORD, for Your promise to never leave or forsake me. For Your never slumbering eyes are Always watching over me—nothing escapes your Holy vision!👁
With your righteous right hand 🤚 you so gently and patiently protect and shield🛡me from seen and unseen danger!🐅👿
Thank You for always being my Keeper, my Protector, my Way-Maker, my Solid Rock and my Fortress. You are The Lion of Judah🦁! Therefore, I will bless Your Name at all times, Your praise shall continually be in my mouth—now and forevermore—Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah and Amen!🙌🏼☝🏾🙏🏽~M. Ford
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1-2 ESV)
“Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?” 