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THE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS Continues!🎁

🎁GIFT #3: Give Him your Service—Use your spiritual gifts for His glory and honor!

“For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” (Romans‬ ‭12:4-8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

“When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (II Timothy‬ ‭1:5-7‬ ‭NKJV‬‬)

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The celebration of “The Christ” in CHRISTmas continues! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!🎁

🎁GIFT #2: Give Him your Obedience. In Thought, Action and Deed—Obey His Word in every way and every day!♥️🙏🏽~M. Ford

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.” (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)

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Let’s celebrate the “CHRIST” in CHRISTmas by giving JESUS 4 gifts HE truly desires from each of us. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!🎁

🎁GIFT #1: Give Him your Heart, Soul and Mind. ❤️😇🤯

“Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37)

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Heavenly Father, Allow your Holy Spirit to rest upon your children today…filling us with Your love and peace that pass all understanding.

I pray the power of your presence humbles us into submission to Your WILL in every situation and circumstance encountered today.

I pray Your anointing will empower each of us as we submit and surrender every thought, action and deed unto You.

Father, equip us for every good work as we seek to honor You in everything we do. I pray that we allow your love to bubble over onto everyone we encounter this day!

Help us Not live for selfish ambition, prideful gain, or fleshly desires; but live for Your glory and honor through the Power of The Holy Spirit that strengthens us!

Help us represent your kingdom well here on earth. Not our will, Lord, but Your will be done in all things. It’s in the sovereign Savior’s name, JESUS, I pray and give thanks always. Amen🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews‬ ‭10:23‬)

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The presence of PEACE is not the absence of problems; but rather the Presence of The Lord in the midst of them—Jehovah Shalom.🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Be anxious for nothing, 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 minds through Christ Jesus.”‭‭(Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬)

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You can’t Change Your Behavior unless You first Focus On Changing Your BELIEF.🙏🏽~M. Ford

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” (‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:13‬ ‭ESV‬‬)

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“Passion + Purpose”

If your Passion is not connected to your Purpose, then you will never be satisfied.

Pray that God ignites within you Passion for your ordained Purpose! ~M. Ford

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.”‭‭ (Psalms‬ ‭20:4‬)

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“Passion + Purpose”

If your Passion is not connected to your Purpose, then you will never be satisfied.

Pray that God ignites within you Passion for your ordained Purpose! ~M. Ford

“May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.”‭‭ (Psalms‬ ‭20:4‬)

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Abba Father…Our hearts are overflowing with gratefulness today! You have proven over and over again your sovereign faithfulness in allowing us to see a brand new dawning—Thank you!☝🏾🙌🏼

Father, I pray that you will set a guard around the hearts of your people—allowing no darkness, depression or wickedness to enter. Allow only the light of your loving presence to embrace and rest upon us.

I pray that your perfect peace that surpasses all understanding will penetrate the heart that may be heavy, hurting and seeking comfort and hope. Help your children to see your sovereign hand at work in every circumstance—forever remembering that true Thankfulness is not about what’s in our “hands”👐🏼; but rather it’s about what’s in our HEARTS❤️.

Thank you, Father, for loving us beyond our faults and seeing the “worth” you’ve placed in each of us. For this and so much more we give you Praise!👏🏾🙌🏼☝🏾

It’s in the precious name of Jesus I pray and give THANKS ALWAYS! Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

“I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” (‭‭Psalms‬ ‭9:1‬)

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!🦃🍽🍁🥰🙏🏽
The tantalizing aroma of turkey and dressing, hot buttered rolls, and all types of palate pleasing delectable delights cascade through the house! The sound of laughter and football games ring through the hallways. That wonderful smell, sight and sound of food, fun and fellowship with family and friends! Yes, there’s nothing like home sweet home at Thanksgiving!

So today, as you contemplate on what it truly means to be thankful, and the anticipation of spending special time with family over Thanksgiving dinner grows—remember to be grateful! After all, TRUE THANKFULNESS is not dependent upon what’s in your Hand✋🏽, but rather what’s in your Heart♥️!

A heart filled with gratitude and lips expressing thankfulness will surely make the Father smile!
THINK—Then THANK!☝🏾🙌🏼🤗🙏🏽

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
🦃🍽🙏🏽~The Fords

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name!” (Psalms 100: 4)

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