Words of Encouragement Blog

“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 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! We all want it, even when we fear it. We were created to enjoy it—to experience nothing less. But down the corridors of history we lost it. The freedom we once knew under God—that ability to satisfy the desires of our heart in ways that pleased God became distorted, strained, twisted and faded by sin. Yet still we want our freedom, but we keep going after it in the wrong ways. So, we become slaves—slaves to cravings that draw us further into our own lusts and even further away from our God—The One who lovingly created us FREE to serve Elohim. The Word of God is life-changing for those who are willing to admit that they are sinners and desire a better way—God’s way! He who God has set free, is free indeed—no longer bound by the bondage and shackles of sin. That’s true FREEDOM—So, Let Freedom Ring! ~M. Ford

[Excerpt~”From Duty To Delight: Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?” by Mary A. Ford]

Happy Anniversary today to Duty2Delight Ministries! 🎉🎈💫🌈

When I think about what GOD has done over the past 3-years, I can’t help but get excited!💃🏾 Praising God for the past as I press on towards the future, standing on tiptoes Of anticipation about what God will yet do!☝🏾🙏🏽

A heartfelt “THANK YOU” goes out to everyone who has supported D2D Ministries in some way over the years. Your continued generosity, prayers, and support are appreciated more than you know.❤️🌹

Here’s to many more wonderful years of serving God’s people—Love & Prayers, Mary A. Ford, Founder-D2D Ministries.

To purchase any of my books or to request me for your next event, please visit my website @ http://www.duty2delightministries.com

My Heavenly Father, I pray for your loving touch upon the hearts of those who are hurting and filled with sorrow and despair. No matter the reason for the pain and hurt, You Father, are the remedy. Soothe the pain, heal the heart ache, and place a smile in their spirit that will overshadow the sorrow and pain in their heart. And when they lay down at night, give them a peaceful sweet sleep; and bring them joy with the morning light! No matter the condition, situation or circumstance… Father, help each of your children to stay positive and keep the faith, even in the midst of trying times like these. Thank you Father for being faithful! It’s in Jesus’ name I pray and praise you always…Amen.🙏🏽

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)

“How Big Is Your God?”

If your expectation of what God can do ends with what you can think or see, then you serve a god with a little “g”!😱

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” (Ephesians 3:20)

Dead things should remain buried. Don’t allow others to keep digging up your Past in an effort to Kill your Future! ~M. Ford🙌🏼🙏🏽

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (I John 1:9)

Heavenly Father, I lift up my eyes 👀 to the hills 🏔 from where my help comes from! For all our help comes from You, Oh Lord, who made the heavens🌌and earth🌍! Father, as we start a brand new week filled with brand new mercies we give you, oh Lord, brand new praises!🙌🏼 We stand on your promise not to let our feet slip👣 as we walk🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♂️life’s slippery roads 🛣 and unpredictable paths; dealing with everything under the sun ☀️from health🤕to wealth💰! Lord, Your never slumbering eyes Always watching👁—never can we escape your Holy vision for you watch over us day🌕 and night🌙 and grace us with sweet sleep🛏even in the midst of storms!🌊 Father, with your right hand 🤚 you so gently and patiently protect and shield🛡us from seen and unseen danger!🌪🐅👿 Lord, we Thank You for always being our Keeper—our Protector—The Lion of Judah!🦁 Therefore, we will bless Your Name at all times—now and forevermore! Hallelujah!☝🏾It’s In the mighty and precious name of Jesus I pray and praise you always—Amen!🙏🏽 (Psalm 121)

#Time4Revival

#SendREVIVAL

#FreshWindFreshFire

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Heavenly Father, Please Pour Out Your Holy Spirit like Water! 💦 We pray that Lost Souls will come to Christ in droves; Christian Lives will be totally Surrendered to Christ; Lives will be Transformed/ Changed and Hearts of stone💔are turned to Hearts of flesh!💗Father, we pray that Spiritual & Physical Strongholds are Broken; Captive minds are set FREE from defeating thoughts, pains of the past, and all manner of Stinking Thinking!🤯

Father, we plead The Blood of Jesus over every diabolical plan, plot and attack of the enemy!👿🤛🏽 We pray that every Demonic spirits be cast out, spiritual wickedness will cease, and those who are possessed, depressed and oppressed will be set FREE IN THE NAME OF JESUS!🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏾‍♂️

Father, send A Fresh Wind 💨 and Fresh Fire 🔥 to Consume the atmosphere in our churches⛪️, homes🏘, Schools🏫, and workplaces!🏪

Everywhere our feet trod 👣let us move in holy boldness, power and anointing…Reclaiming that which the enemy has stolen and held captive!

Father, Release a Manifestation Of Your Power upon all those who are called by Your Name to live holy, witness to the lost, serve fervently and walk passionately in the calling!

Father, allow Your power and anointing to rest upon Your people in ways unimaginable!🔥Heavenly Father…Have thine own way, have thine own way! Thou art the potter, we are the clay!😇

It’s in the righteous name above every name JESUS, I pray Amen!

#2 Chronicles 7:14☝🏾🙏🏽

#WatchGodWork🔥🙏🏽🔥🙏🏽

A HOUSE OF PRAYER

Father, I pray for a “spirit of prayer” to spread like wildfire across our homes, churches, land and world until every church becomes A HOUSE OF PRAYER, saturated with spirit-led, prevailing prayer resulting in a harvest of souls turning back to The Lord! Father, cast out every wicked way, every evil thought and every dastardly deed! Forgive us of every sin, transgression and iniquity that has caused us to compromise our faith and walk against your perfect will. Wash us with the blood of Christ and we will be cleansed from the inside out! Father, fill us with your precious Holy Spirit and set our souls on blazing fire with an overflow of desire for more of your presence and power to do the work of the kingdom right here on earth—all for Your Glory, oh God! It’s in the saving name of Jesus I pray and praise you always…Amen.

“He said to them, “It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you make it a den of robbers.” (Matthew 21:13)

“The HEART of The Matter: Prayer for the Lost and Unchurched”

Heavenly Father, I come praying for the hearts of the lost and unchurched to be changed and for the unsaved to come into the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Father, I pray that the spiritual eyes and ears of the unsaved and unchurched be opened to the truths of Christ and God’s Word regarding every area of their life; that they will be drawn by The Spirit into true repentance and return to the church to receive healing and help to live by faith in Christ.

Father, help the lost to have Your attitude toward sin and be released to believe in the saving power of the cross, and the ability to be free from sin because of the shed blood of Jesus The Christ!

Father, I pray for those that are saved to truly desire to live a transformed life in Christ, and to have a desire to go into the harvest field to share Christ, serve in ministry and disciple others—all for God’s glory!

Thank you, Father, for trusting us with the Calling you’ve placed in each of us who know You! Have your way in our lives as your perfect will be done! I pray this prayer in the sovereign Name above all names, JESUS! Hallelujah & Amen 🙏🏽

#StayPositiveKeepTheFaith

#WatchGodWork

#Prayer:TheKeyToUnlockingBlessings

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Heavenly Father,

I come praying for peace, love, unity, harmony and restoration within our communities, cities, states, nation and world!

Father, I pray that our local and national leaders would not put their ultimate trust in financial leverage, human strategy, military strength or political power and influence to solve our problems—whether local, national or global difficulties; but rather put their hope, trust and faith in You who made the heavens and the earth by simply saying “Let there be”!

Father, I pray that the hearts of those in authority locally and nationally will be turned back to You, Oh God, and that the scriptures will guide our decision making. For I know that you are the only light of hope we have in this present darkness and the only remedy for a sin sick world.

Father, I pray that people of ALL colors, rich and poor alike, will seek to know You, The True & Living God, in the beauty of Your holiness! For you exercise loving kindness, righteousness and judgment, so I pray that those in authority will line up under your sovereign will as they make daily decisions that impact the masses.

Father, there is nothing too hard for You; therefore, I humbly ask that you hear your children’s hearts cry and plea on this new day filled with Your new mercies! In Jesus’ name I pray and praise you always…Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽

“Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.” (Jeremiah 9:23-24)