Words of Encouragement Blog

Most have heard of the phrase “You do you, and I’ll do me” as we strive to do better and be better in life. This worldly mentality might be okay, If all you desire is “better” in life. BUT, if you want God’s “best” in life, then we must learn to “do God!”  Doing it God’s way is the only way to get His BEST intended just for you out of life. Shalom. ~ M. Ford   #BetterAintBest

“For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (I Corinthians 6:20)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

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Saints, Refuse to live in the past because the promises of your future are too bright to allow the pains of your past to hold you captive. ~M. Ford

#StayPositiveKeepTheFaith #PressingForMyPrize

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”‭‭ (Philippians‬ ‭3:13-14‬). 

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Bye, bye 2016!🙋🏽 We had some good times and some bad times, some ups and some downs, some laughs and some frowns. But as I close the door that can never be opened again, there is one thing I know…The Best is Yet to Come!💃 

The new year is bursting with miracles and blessings, so I’m positioning myself to be a recipient. The abundant life is not a dream, but a promise!🙌🏼 So, I declare and decree in 2017 to live in God’s overflow. What about you? ~M. Ford

#StayPositiveKeepTheFaith #12DaysPrayer&Fasting                             #January2-13th, 7am-7pm             #SpiritualRevival                             #AbundantLife                       #LivingInTheOverflow

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”  (‭‭John‬ ‭10:10‬)

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Father, help us to truly seek after you with all of our heart, mind and soul in this coming new year. Lord, help us to care about the things that you care about—see things the way you see them—desire only the things that you desire for us. As we surrender our whole being to you daily, our desire, Oh Lord, is to delight more and more in You! We thank you now, Father, and praise you for the next level of our transformation journey ahead. Use us for your glory and honor in ways unimaginable! It’s in the precious, priceless name above all names we pray, Jesus! Amen

Happy New Year To All!

~Mary & James Ford~

Saints, Don’t allow the “smoke and mirrors” of the enemy keep you from seeing God’s plan for your life. Look past the deception and see the promise! God’s timing is always perfect! ~M. Ford

“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Psalms‬ ‭27:14‬) 

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Each year I seek the Lord’s direction concerning our time of corporate prayer and fasting together at the beginning of the New Year. Long story short…as the Lord began to unfold His vision for this 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 2017! Hallelujah and Amen!

#OurLandNeedsHealing #KnowGodKnowPeace-NoGodNoPeace #SpiritualREVIVALOnTheWay! #TipToesOfAnticipation! #StayPositiveKeepTheFaith #12DaysPrayer&Fasting2017

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭1:21‬)   

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Merry CHRISTmas from The Fords 

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  (‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬)  

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Have A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! ~ Mary & James Ford

“Planning, shopping, cooking, cleaning, decorating, celebrating—and the list goes on and on! It’s no wonder you are feeling too exhausted to really enjoy the holidays. Take the time to just slow down and reflect on what this season really means—and simply enjoy the precious moments of the days remaining. This holiday season, let’s make every effort to strive to enter into that peaceful place of rest in Jesus. It’s time to embrace the promise of His Sabbath-rest that still stands true today. So, go ahead…Relax, Relate and Release!” ~ From Duty To Delight, M. Ford

“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters Gods rest also rests from their works, just as God did from His.” (Hebrews 4: 9-10)  

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“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.”‭‭  (1 John‬ ‭4:9‬)  

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