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“I DELIGHT”

“I DELIGHT”

Heavenly Father, Help us to truly take delight in You—Loving and Living according to your Word. Line up our wills with your Will so that we might live in peace, unity, and harmony with one another. Not putting our trust in financial leverage, human strategy, political power or social influence to solve our problems—rather wholeheartedly trusting in your Word, because your Word will never fail.

Father, I pray that the hearts of the people will be turned back to You, Oh God, and that the scriptures will once again guide our decision making. For I know that you are the only light of hope we have in this present darkness and the only remedy for a sin sick world.

Father, as we celebrate black history month, I pray that people of ALL colors, rich and poor alike, will seek to know You, The True & Living God, in the beauty of Your holiness! For you exercise loving kindness, righteousness and judgment over all men, so I pray that those in authority will line up under your sovereign will as they make daily decisions that impact the masses.

Father, there is nothing too hard for You—no matter what we may be facing or what may be facing us—We cry out ABBA…WE BELONG TO YOU! Not our will, but Your perfect Will be done!

I humbly ask that you hear your children’s hearts cry and plea on this new day filled with Your new mercies! In Jesus’ name I pray and praise you always…Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.” (Jeremiah‬ ‭9:23-24‬)

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“LET FREEDOM RING”

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 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!

But we will never find this “freedom” apart from God and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. This is Paul’s message in the book of Romans to the people then and to us today—he who God sets free through Christ is free indeed!

Without the help of the Holy Spirit, sin would continue to rule and reign in our mortal body and have the upper hand in our life. He (The Holy Spirit) is our “secret weapon” to winning the fight within—and the war against sin!

As we allow the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, direct and instruct us in living a God-fed and God-led life—this brings FREEDOM.
For the believer, this is truly a time of celebration! “FREE at last, FREE at last! Thank God almighty We are FREE AT LAST!”~M. Ford

“Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin. For he who has died has been freed from sin.” (Romans‬ ‭6:6-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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“ABBA, WE BELONG TO YOU”

“ABBA, WE BELONG TO YOU!”

Abba Father, Oh, how we love you!

As we humbly submit ourselves to you at the beginning of this day, give each of us the strength and grace needed to overcome evil, resist the lusts of the flesh, cast aside pride, abide in The Spirit, and Live a Lifestyle that is Holy and well pleasing to you.

Help us to walk in the spirit of humility just as Jesus walked—to act justly, love mercy, and to recognize that pride leads to destruction and humility breeds honor.

Thank you, Father, for leading and guiding your children in the way that is good and right in your sight. Have You Way, Yahweh! It’s in the sovereign name of Jesus I pray…Amen🙏🏽~M. Ford

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” ‭‭(Micah‬ ‭6:8‬)

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“ELOHIM”

ELOHIM

Heavenly Father, Thank You for loving us past our faults and meeting us right where we are. As we bow in your presence this day, help us seek Your WILL in ALL things—and not our own way. We desire to live life Your Way, Yahweh!☝🏾🙏🏽

Father God, Comfort those who are hurting due to loss of loved ones—pour out your peace that pass all understanding and guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Touch those who need healing—whether physical or emotional, release your healing balm that will penetrate any area of need.

Strengthen those who are weak and ready to give up—let them know that for those who have no might you increase their strength, if the wait upon YOU!

I pray for those blinded by the lies and deceit of the enemy—open their blinded eyes and free them from that terrible grip, so that they are forever free to truly experience life according to your will and purpose.

Father, we know that this present darkness permeating our land and devastating your people is not something to be overcome in the flesh. But we who are spiritual must mount up for battle in the spiritual realms, with our most steadfast, holy faith—wearing the whole Armor of God, praying in the spirit without ceasing at ALL times, and pleading The Blood Of Jesus over satanic situations encountered!

Help us, Oh Lord, to forge ahead in Jesus’ holy NAME—even when we get weak, frightened, discouraged and seem to have little hope, help us to find hope and peace in Your presence, and renewed strength and hope in Your promises!

Thank you, Father, for your divine love that lights up the darkest days of our lives! Thank you, Father, for trusting us with The Calling you’ve placed in us who know and love You! Thank you, Father, for Your peace and mercy that follows us always! Thank you, Father, for being the righteous Judge over all, for your grace that is sufficient, and for being the one and only Lord of Lords, King of Kings, Sovereign Savior and Prince Of Peace—Hallelujah!

I pray this prayer in the mighty Name above all names, JESUS! Amen ☝🏾🙌🏼🙏🏽M. Ford

“I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” (Psalm‬ ‭91:2-4‬)

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“My Meditation”

My Meditation

Heavenly Father, As we enter a brand new day, I pray that you will go before us, be with us, and watch over us as we strive to do our work as unto you, Live Holy, and show and share the Love of Christ everywhere we go.

Father, open our eyes to the parts of our lives where there may be vulnerability to sin and wicked ways—realizing that there can be no cleansing WITHIN unless there is confession WITHOUT, followed by repentance.

Allow the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts to always be acceptable in your sight. Lord, you know our thoughts from afar and you judge the content of our hearts; Help us to remain pure and Holy—not yielding easily to sin, but rather mounting up in our most holy Faith for such a time as this.

Endow us with spiritual discernment, godly wisdom and the ability to take captive every impure thought—crucifying this flesh daily, so that we may operate in the spirit and not in the flesh.

I pray that those called by Your name will eagerly and humbly allow You not only to be Savior, but Lord of their life—transforming us day-by-day into the image of Christ. Hear this humble prayer, my Lord!

It’s in the sovereign name of Jesus I pray and praise always! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.” (Psalms‬ ‭119:10-11‬)

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“Jehovah Shalom”

Jehovah Shalom

Father God, We know Life will deal out the good, the bad and the ugly… Nevertheless, help us to stay focused on Christ, our solid Rock!

For He alone is the anchor that will hold us steady through the storms of life and keep our mind in perfect peace—Jehovah Shalom!☝🏾🙌🏼🙏🏽~M. Ford

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” (Isaiah 26:3-4)

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WONDER WORKING WEDNESDAY!

WONDER WORKING WEDNESDAY!

Put A PRAISE On IT!! Hallelujah & AMEN!!🗣🙌🏼💃🏾👏🏾🙌🏼👣🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽

“Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty heavens.

Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to [the abundance of] His greatness.

Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre.

Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flute.

Praise Him with resounding cymbals; Praise Him with loud cymbals.

Let everything that has breath and every breath of life praise the LORD!

Praise the LORD! (Psalms‬ ‭150:1-6‬ ‭AMP‬‬)

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“All-Sufficient”

All-Sufficient

Heavenly Father, We need Your all sufficient touch this day. Touch our minds🤯, so that we think on things that are good and right in your sight.

Touch our hearts🫀, so that we are in perfect peace no matter the situation.

Touch our tongues👅, so that we speak of your greatness, love, forgiveness, omnipotence and sovereignty!

Touch our eyes👀, so that we see Your glory shining through the gloomy clouds of this present darkness!

Lord, send your healing and restoration to those hurting, sick and emotionally distraught. Comfort your people who are in a season of sorrow and loss—no matter what the loss may be that’s causing your children pain and suffering, your GRACE is indeed sufficient.

Strengthen, comfort and cover each of us on today with an extra portion of your grace and mercy! Help us to weather every storm of life in a manner that reflects your goodness and glory!

Thank you, Father, for loving us enough to meet each of us right where we are—unconditionally! Help us to REJOICE in your great love for us this day!

It’s in Jesus’ mighty and matchless name I pray…Amen ❤️🙏🏽M. Ford

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”‭‭(2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:9‬)

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“For Such A Time As This”

“For Such A Time As This”

Heavenly Father, Today I come praying that Lost Souls will come to Christ in droves and that Christians will be Totally Surrendered to Christ. I pray for Lives to be Transformed/Changed and Hearts of stone💔turned to Hearts of flesh!💗

Father, Pour Out Your Holy Spirit like Water on your people💦so much that Spiritual & Physical Strongholds are Broken, Captive minds are set FREE from defeating thoughts & pains of the past, and all manner of Stinking Thinking are sacrificed on the Alter and put to death once and for all!🤯

Father, I plead The Blood of Jesus over every diabolical plan, plot, trick, trap and attack of the enemy!👿🤛🏽🩸 I pray that every Demonic spirit be cast out, spiritual wickedness will cease, and those who are possessed, depressed and oppressed will be set FREE IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏾‍♂️

Father God, use this time of crisis and chaos to send A Fresh Wind 💨 and Fresh Fire 🔥 to Consume the the wickedness that has been released in the atmosphere so that things will change and be transformed to line up with Your Word and Will! Release a Fresh Anointing and set our souls on fire🔥with desire for more of You in our churches⛪️, our homes🏘, our Schools🏫, our workplaces 🏪, our communities, nation and world 🌎!

Father, Everywhere your peoples feet trod 👣let us move in holy boldness, power, authority and anointing…Reclaiming that which the enemy has stolen and held captive and loosing the sweet fragrance of your unconditional love as we move forward in victory!🙌🏼☝🏾🛡⚔️📖✝️🙏🏽

Father God, Release a Manifestation Of Your Power upon all those who are called by Your Name so that we might live holy, walk in Faith and not fear, pray and not panic, witness to the lost, serve fervently, and operate passionately in our calling! 🙌🏼☝🏾🙏🏽

Father, allow Your power and anointing to rest upon Your people in ways unimaginable!🔥🙏🏽 Have thine own way Lord, have thine own way! Thou art the potter, we are the clay!🙇🏼🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏾‍♂️😇

It’s in the NAME above every name JESUS, I pray and praise always…Amen!~M. Ford

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COME FORTH!

COME FORTH!

Heavenly Father, I come praying for Marriages all around the world. Father, you designed marriage to be a tangible representation of Christ’s love for the Church.

Therefore, We declare that three cords are not easily broken as the enemy has come into our homes and into our marriages to KILL LOVE, STEAL JOY and PEACE, and DESTROY the COVENANT of godly marriage!

Father, this day we come crying out to you in unified PRAYER, pleading the blood of Jesus over every marriage in jeopardy of destruction by the enemy! For we know there is wonder-working POWER in the BLOOD OF JESUS to RESURRECT DEAD things!

Lord, breathe LIFE into those dead marriages and cause husbands and wives to dedicate their lives to you and to bring forth FRUITS of a Godly Marriage that will function as designed by its Creator!

Father God, you’ve given us death and life in the POWER of our TONGUES, so help those Husbands and Wives who are hurting, discouraged, broken, frustrated, and about to give up and walk out…TO SPEAK LIFE back into their dead Marriage…IN THE NAME OF JESUS!

Lord, just as You Commanded dead Lazarus to “COME FORTH” alive again…You have given Your children that same RESURRECTION POWER and AUTHORITY to CALL FORTH into their Marriage those things that are not as though they were and to call that which seem DEAD back to LIFE!

•LOVE UNCONDITIONAL…COME FORTH!

•FORGIVENESS…COME FORTH!

•SELFLESSNESS…COME FORTH!

•SELF CONTROL…COME FORTH!

•PATIENCE…COME FORTH!

•GENTLENESS…COME FORTH!

•KINDNESS…COME FORTH!

•FAITHFULNESS…COME FORTH!

•JOY…COME FORTH!

•HAPPINESS…COME FORTH!

•PEACE…COME FORTH!

•COMPASSION…COME FORTH!

IN THE NAME OF JESUS…WE DECREE AND DECLARE BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST…COME FORTH!!!

It’s in The Strong & Mighty NAME OF JESUS we pray…Hear our humbly cry this day…Amen! 🙏🏽 ~M. Ford

“And when he had thus spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” (John 11:43)

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