Words of Encouragement Blog

Heavenly Father,

Help us to be more humble in our daily walk; realizing that it is You who give and You who take away. Let us not function in vain glory, self pride or glory in ourselves; but help us to glory in You, Oh Lord, who made the heavens and earth—the one who is able to destroy and save body and soul! For what have You required of us, Oh Lord, but to do good, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. Thank you, Father, for the precious blood of JESUS that can wash away every stain of sin—even ungodly pride. Thank you Father for such great Love! Amen 🙏🏽

Father, thank you for your LOVE that’s perfect and pure!❤️ We don’t deserve it—There is nothing we could ever do to earn it, and there is nothing we can ever do to lose it. Your Love Is EVERLASTING…Hallelujah!🙌🏼

Thank you for being a good-good Father who loves us beyond our faults and meets our every need—You alone are GOD! Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽

What GOD Qualifies, Man can not disqualify. Walk in Your Calling and Purpose—even if you walk alone. ~M. Ford

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“FROM MESS TO MASTERPIECE”

Don’t despair! What you look like now is NOT the best You will be. God specializes in Make-Overs! Your Mess Can Be Turned Into A Masterpiece In the Hands Of The Potter! ~M. Ford

“And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make.” (Jeremiah 18:4)

Sometimes…In order to WIN you have to lose.🤔🙏🏽

“Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,” (Hebrews‬ ‭12:1‬)

“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow… Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalms‬ ‭51:7, 10‬)

Father God, we realize that we are an imperfect people, living in an imperfect world; and often times we fall into Satan’s snares. We confess that many times we mess up and slip into various sin that devastate and rock our worlds. So we ask before we fall Father, help us avoid Satan’s tricks, traps and tactics! Help us, Father, to crucify this flesh daily–not yielding to the lusts of our own flesh and the pride of life. Father, Strengthen us in our inner being so that we may live victorious lives—holy and acceptable in your sight! Our desire, oh Lord, is to live holy—fulfilling every purpose you have for our lives. Father, we ask that you search our hearts—take us from where we are now to where you want us to be. We yield our wills to Yours perfect will, Oh Lord! Have Your way in our lives! It’s in the mighty name of Jesus I pray and praise you always! Amen.🙏🏽 ~M. Ford

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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 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)