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“LET FREEDOM RING”

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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!

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

“Lord, Revive Us & Heal Our Land!”—DAY 12

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Day 12: 12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival…Prayers for Healing of our Land! (2 Chronicles 7:14)(Micah 6:8; Proverbs 18:12; Matt. 6:33; Phil. 2:14-16; 4:6-7; Mark 10:27; Isaiah 59:1; Psalms 145:18; 1 John 1:9; Jeremiah 3:22; Hosea 6:1; Joel 2:25)

Father God, how excellent is your name in all the earth! Please Hear the humble cry of your children! Help those who believe in You to walk in a spirit of humility; recognizing that pride leads to destruction and humility precedes honor. Father, I Pray that ALL Christians will seek You first in prayer at the beginning of each day before getting involved in work or other activates—allowing urgency and fervency to characterize their prayers so that it will be their first response to life situations and circumstances—Pray, not panic. Father, I Pray that as believers humbly seek Your face, their faith will increase in Your ability to intervene supernaturally in any situation and do the impossible! Father, I Pray that Christians everywhere will understand the dire importance and their personal responsibility to live holy and blameless before a lost and watching world; and that God will raise up an army of Prayer Warriors and Prayer Intercessors who are willing to preserver in prayer and wage war on their knees. Father, I Praise You that Your hand is not too short to save, and Your ear is not too heavy to hear our one accord prayers. Father , I praise You for Your promise to hear and draw near to all who call upon You in truth. I Praise You for Your promise to extend mercy, forgive our sin and cleanse those who confess and forsake their sins. And, I Praise You, Oh Lord, for Your promise to heal those who have fallen away, bind up the wounds of the torn and bruised, and restore the years that the locust has eaten! Thank You Lord, for healing our land! It’s in the mighty, matchless name of Jesus The Christ I pray and praise You always. Amen 🙏🏽

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“Lord, Revive Us Again!”—DAY 11

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Day 11: 12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival…Prayers for Personal and Church-wide Spiritual Growth & Maturity

(2 Corinthians 7:9-10; Deuteronomy 6:5; John 13:34; Isaiah 26:9; Nehemiah 9:2-3; James 5:16)

Father, I Pray that believers will seek after personal spiritual growth and maturity—no longer desiring milk, but the meat of God’s word to guide their life. Help us to grieve over our own personal sins, then confess and repent. Father, help your children to know you better through your word and prayer—hungering and thirsting after your righteousness. Help us to commit to dedicating more time spent in prayer and study of your word—applying what we learn to our daily life. Lord, allow spiritual accountability and freshness to fall upon your children and the church at large. Give us the desire to effectively serve in the church body—using our spiritual gifts and talents for mission, Ministry and witnessing. Father, I pray for spirit-lead and anointed pastors, worship leaders, musicians, choirs, praise teams, church staff, ministry leaders and volunteers. Lord, Revive your people again! It’s in the matchless name of Jesus I pray. Amen 🙏🏽

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