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Oh Lord, my God…how excellent is your name! In all the earth there is none like you! You reign supreme and your ways are right and good.  You sit high upon your heavenly throne, while looking low with abundant love and compassion upon your earthly children.  Nothing escapes your holy vision!  I shall magnify You, Oh Lord, and Your praise shall continually be in my mouth!  I will bless you with the fruit of my lips for all of my days because you are faithful and worthy to be exalted!  I have seen your breathtaking handiworks and all creation crown You with glory and honor!  I have feasted on Your Word and I have tasted of Your Hidden Manna–Oh Lord, You are indeed good! Your mercies are new to me every morning! Your faithfulness is never-ending! Your love for me is intoxicating! Oh, magnify the Lord with me and Let us exalt His name together! Hallelujah! Amen! ~M. Ford

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Speak It. Teach It. Preach It. Pray It. Share It. Live It! …THE WORD ~ M. Ford

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Saints, in times of physical, emotional, financial or spiritual drought, have you learned to drink from the spiritual rock—Jesus Christ? He alone is your living water from whom all blessings flow! ~M. Ford

“All ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ.”  (‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10:3-4‬)

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Saints, No matter what may come your way today…don’t forget to stop, drop and pray! Without prayer you won’t have fuel for the good fight. ~M. Ford

“Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.” (Daniel‬ ‭6:10‬) 

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Saints….Don’t allow the poisonous gossip of the foolish derail you from your predestined path of promise. Just keep your eyes on Christ and dive for the finish line! ~M. Ford

“For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” (1 Peter‬ ‭2:15-16‬) 

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Saints, Your soul might be secure from damnation, but compromise will rob you of joy, stagnate your spiritual growth and render your witness ineffective. Don’t let the smooth taste fool you–Compromise Kills Christians! ~M. Ford

“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.” (Colossians‬ ‭3:23-24‬)

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Father, I pray that the first response for every Christian when troubles arise is to PRAY and not be anxious about any situation, circumstance or relationship…Realizing that no matter how difficult the trial, God’s kiss of peace is more priceless than pearls! Above all and against all odds, give us the satisfaction and peace that comes in knowing that Abba can and will work it out for our good and His glory! Hallelujah and Amen! ~M. Ford 

“Do Not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”‭‭ (Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬)

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Father, I pray that urgency and fervency will characterize the prayers of God’s people. That believers will pray with passion, power and purpose…trusting God for the outcome. In Jesus name I pray…Amen. ~M. Ford

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth.”  ‭(James‬ ‭5:17‬) 

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Father, I pray that Christians all around the world will rise up in one accord prayer for those in authority–local, national and global–so that we may lead quite and peaceful lives; loving one another with the love of Christ and pleasing to God in every way. In Jesus name I pray…Amen. ~M. Ford

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”  (‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2:1-4‬ ) 

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Father, I pray for a “spirit of prayer” to spread like wildfire across our homes, churches, nation and world until every Christian home and Church becomes A HOUSE OF PRAYER!  

Father, equip us for spiritual battle as we pray with power, passion and purpose…saturating our homes and churches with the uncompromising word and fervent prayers. Shower this nation with seasons and extended times of turning back to You once again, oh Lord! It’s in the saving name of Jesus I pray…Amen. ~M. Ford

“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)

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