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Day 5: 12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival…Prayers for Marriages (Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3: 1-2, 7; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:7-12)

Father God, bless marriages with husbands and wives with forgiving hearts and a desire to do it God’s way and not their own. Raise up Christian marriages and decrease divorce rates in homes around the world. Help husbands to love the Lord with their whole hearts and love their wives like Christ loves the church. Bless and enable husbands to be the providers, heads of households, divine leaders, loving and affectionate priests of their own homes. Father, I Pray that wives will support, encourage, respect and submit to their own husbands as unto the Lord with joy; and trust the God in their husbands to lead as Christ would lead. Lord, Help husbands and wives to commit to praying together and to consistently study God’s word together in order to cultivate an atmosphere of love, respect and peace in their home. Allow oneness, unity, commitment, unconditional love and sanctity rule and reign over and within the bedroom of Christian marriages. Most of all let selflessness and forgiveness be abundant and allow husbands and wives to show humility of spirit that their prayers may be heard. It’s in the name of Jesus I humbly pray. Amen 🙏🏽

#2018 Unleashed

Day 4: 12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival…Prayers for our Children/Youth, Schools and Administrators (1 Peter 5:5-10; 1 Corinthians 6:18; Proverbs 22:6; Acts 17:27-28)

Father, I come Praying for the children/youth and young adults. I pray that they will be clothed in humility, respectful to elders and one another, exhibit proper behavior at all times and always lift their concerns up to You in prayer; trusting You to exalt them in due season. Father, I Pray that they remain sexually pure and that they come to know you through salvation at an early age. Father, raise up godly leaders in our children/youth that will obey Your word and represent You well in all arenas of life. I Pray for godly school administrators, principals, teachers and support staff, and that God be brought back into our schools, colleges, and universities. Father, I Pray for godly parents who will train up their children in the Word—dedicating them to the Lord, and setting a pattern of seeking the Lord in all things so that the younger generations may find strength and hope in the name of Jesus! Hear our prayer for our children on this day, Oh Lord! It’s in the righteous name of Jesus I humbly pray. Amen 🙏🏽

#2018 Unleashed

Day 3: 12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival…Prayers for Christian Families/Homes (Galatians 6:1; 2 Chronicles 7:15; Acts1:14)

Father, 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, Amen.🙏🏽

#2018 Unleashed

12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival…continues!

Day 2: Prayers for our Nation: Stop, Drop & Pray-4-USA! (I Timothy 2:1-4; Zechariah 4:6; Ezra 9:6; Psalm 51:16-17)

Father God, bless these United States of America 🇺🇸. Endow our President, Vice President and all other governing authorities with knowledge and wisdom to make sound decisions that will impact the nation and people for the good. Father, we pray that same spirit of wisdom will guide our mayor’s, governors, judges, and legal authorities. Lord, bless those in need of jobs, health care and housing. Restore the safety, love, respect and peaceful environments within our communities and nation. Protect and cover our armed forces and military troops and provide what is needed to retired veterans. Father, we also Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and Israel, peace in Middle East, and the abolishment of terrorism—both foreign and domestic. Lord, help your people and national leaders to not put their trust in military strength, financial might, human strategies or political power and influence to solve our difficulties. Rather, help those in authority to return to the scriptures to guide decision-making so that our nation may once again becomes “One Nation under God”. In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen

#2018 UNLEASHED

Please join me in 12 Days of Prayer & Fasting for spiritual revival in our homes, schools, churches, community, government, nation and world!

As we stand in one accord prayer on 2 Chronicles 7:14, and fasting between the hours of 7am-7pm each day for the next 12 days, we can look to God to move in miraculous ways in response to the heart’s cry of His people! Won’t YOU join me?🙏🏽☝🏾❤️

Day 1: We are Praying for Salvation of the Lost and the Unchurched: Luke 8:5-15; Matthew 13:15; Matthew 9:37-38.

Father, turn the people’s hearts back to you so that spiritual eyes and ears are opened to the truths of Christ and hearts are surrendered to God’s word regarding every area of life—sincerely having Your attitude towards sin. Help those who are saved to truly desire and live a transformed life in Christ—going into the harvest field to share Christ, serve others and disciple the saved. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.🙏🏽

#2018 UNLEASHED

Excerpt from: “From Duty To Delight: Are You Enjoying Jesus Yet?”, by Mary A. Ford

This New Year, resolve to expand your spiritual horizon—Take the Challenge to seek more of Him in 2018! As you continue to celebrate the birth of our Lord of Lords and the King of Kings throughout the new year, don’t forget to remember—give Him the gift that will last a lifetime, and one that He desires most of all—the gift of you! 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?

Expect the unexpected.

Expose and expel that which inhibits.

Embrace the unimaginable.

FAITH UNLEASHED IN 2018!☝🏾🙏🏽

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM DUTY TO DELIGHT MINISTRIES!🎆🎊🎈

God’s grace, mercy and love has been a constant and faithful companion in the past and is a bright promise for the future. Thank you Abba!☝🏾🙌🏼❤️

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“STAY POSITIVE, KEEP THE FAITH”

Each year we seek the Lord’s direction concerning our time of prayer and fasting together at the beginning of the New Year. Long story short…as the Lord began to unfold His vision for the coming 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! As we stand together on 2 Chronicles 7:14 in one accord Prayer and Fasting…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 and 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! Saints, We will truly experience SPIRITUAL REVIVAL as we put 2 Chronicles 7:14 in full effect in 2018! Hallelujah and Amen!

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