Words of Encouragement Blog

Satan’s dastardly and deceitful intention in sowing “tares” among the “wheat” is to cause problems and confusion in the body of Christ in order to render “The Church” ineffective. (James‬ ‭3:16‬)

Tares are a seed (darnel) that is very hard to differentiate from the wheat seed. Just like a malicious virus that invades ones computer is undetectable, with the intent to destroy or capture vital information, the ultimate intent of the tares (unsaved) is to grow among the wheat (saved) and become “poisonous weeds” designed to choke out and destroy “immature wheat”—allowing only the healthiest of the wheat (spiritually strong/mature Christians) to survive.

Only when the wheat has “matured” can the tares be detected. Many who are NOT in the “process of conversion/transformation” resemble those who are—Just like true Believers, they go to church, pray, and read the Bible, but these are only religious “habits” done out of duty and NOT delight in the Lord (Psalm 37:4).

Thus making it vitally imperative for the “immature” to grow into “spiritually mature” Christians—Then the tares are identifiable and will ultimately be consumed by the fire of the Holy Spirit.

Therefore, Let US be the MATURE WHEAT because HARVEST TIME IS HERE! Hallelujah and Amen! 🙏🏽~M. Ford (Matthew‬ ‭13:24-30‬, 38)

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Many people will “wear” The Cross, but few will “bare” The Cross.✝️~M. Ford

“Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”” (Mark‬ ‭10:21‬)

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🚨🚨🚨Registration is now open for Summer 2021 Hour Of Power: Moving Your Prayer Life To The Next Level Prayer Class!🙌🏼🙏🏽

Don’t miss this opportunity to Join Mary A. Ford in the Zoom Prayer Room for her 6-week power-packed scripture based prayer class, “Hour of Power: Moving Your Prayer Life to the Next Level”.

• This will be a virtual class that will meet via Zoom videoconferencing each Monday night from 7:00pm-8:30pm, starting July 19th—August 23, 2021.

This prayer class is designed to enhance your personal prayer life and equip you to pray more effectively, increase your intimacy with The Father, and strengthen your daily walk with Christ—no matter if you are a new Christian, a seasoned Prayer Warrior, or somewhere in between!☝🏾

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🚨Classes start Monday, July 19, 2021 and ends August 23, 2021—via Zoom!

• Class will meet each Monday night, 7:00pm-8:30pm via Zoom.

• A Zoom invitation link to join the Monday night class sessions will be provided after registration and sent to the email address provided on the registration contact form, prior to start of class.

• A pre-class Introduction Session will be held on Sunday, July 18th at 7:00pm via Zoom. The Class Syllabus and Zoom invitation link to join the pre-class session will be sent to all class registrants to the email address listed on the Registration Contract form.

🚨Class Registration ends July 16th, so Don’t Delay, Register TODAY—Slots will fill up fast! NOW IT’S YOUR TURN TO ENJOY THE JOURNEY!🙏🏽~Mary A. Ford

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The catchall phrase offered by many Christians as an excuse for continuing in sin Is, “I’m only human”.

Instead of proclaiming that which we already know, begin to declare with your mouth The word of God, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!”

This paradigm shift in your THINKING will cause a transformation in your LIVING—FREE YOUR MIND and the rest will follow!🙏🏽~M. Ford

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” (Galatians‬ ‭5:1, 13‬ ‭ESV‬‬)

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🙏🏽QUESTION: What DEAD 💀 Situation in your Life needs the Resurrection Power of JESUS?

Let Jesus Take away the stone of unbelief so that you may see the glory of God!☝🏾🙏🏽

Father, We thank You that You have heard our cry for REVIVAL and every plea for the saved and unsaved because You hear us always.

But, because we live in a watching world, with so many prople who don’t Truly believe in your resurrection power, we continually Cry Out on One Accord….SHOW US YOUR GLORY ON THIS DAY AS WE FAST AND PRAY so that they may believe that YOU alone are Elohim!

Father, help us to shed those burial clothes that are keeping us bound by those things that You have freed us from.

Loose us so that we can Go and Glow for Your Glory! Give us resurrection Testimonies! It’s in the mighty Name of Jesus who Is The Christ I pray and praise always. Amen 🙏🏽~M. Ford

https://www.bible.com/1/jhn.11.1,3-4,6-7,14-15,17,21-23,30,32-35,39-44.kjv

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🚨I am Hallelujah Happy to announce that I have been nominated to receive the prestigious “Henri Award” at The 10th Annual Christian Literary Awards for my literary works in two categories: “Strength for The Journey” in the Christian Living—Day by Day Category and “Prayer – The Key to Unlocking Blessings: 12/Days of Prayer and Fasting” in the Devotional Category!

For 2 of my books to be nominated in two separate categories to receive this esteemed award on October 16th is simply amazing! To God be ALL the glory! ~M. Ford

Here are the links to order my books on Amazon: “STRENGTH for The Journey: Power for Living a Victorious Christian Life: a 21-day Inspirational Devotional”, by Mary A. Ford—https://www.amazon.com/dp/1734039825/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_GH0J9K6ASC2FMSKYBS5C

“PRAYER – The Key to Unlocking Blessings: 12/Days of Prayer and Fasting”, by Mary A. Ford—https://www.amazon.com/dp/0998330884/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_089A33TJC52VQHMZN1EP

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Heavenly Father, We THANK YOU for your promise to restore those who have fallen away and to bind up the wounds of those torn, bruised and battered by sin and life.

For we realize that all have sinned and fall short of your glory—Thank You, Lord, for not dealing with us according to our sins, but out of the abundance of your love for us!

Father God, many are hurting and need healing in their body, mind and spirit—heal them from the inside out—Speak peace into chaos; give strength to the weak; bind up the wounds of the hurting; mend that which is broken; bring clarity into cloudy minds; and restore rejoicing where sorrow has claimed its home…in the mighty name of Jesus!

Father, You alone are our help and our hope in these evil days and our strong tower where the righteous can run in and be safe! We will continually praise you for your faithfulness and your goodness and mercy towards us!

Hear our humble cry this day, forgive our sins and to heal our land! It’s in That Name above ALL names I pray…JESUS! Amen.🙏🏽~M. Ford

HALLELUJAH and AMEN TO THE ONE WHO IS CALLED FAITHFUL AND TRUE! (Revelation 19:11)

“Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up.”‭‭ (Hosea‬ ‭6:1‬)

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Father God, we lay at your feet asking forgiveness for sins of omission and commission—for we all have sinned and fallen short of your glory.

You alone, Father, are faithful and just to forgive our sins, cast them into the sea of forgetfulness, cleanse us from all unrighteousness, and restore the years that were eaten away by sinful actions.

Thank You Lord, for your promise to extend mercy and forgiveness to those who confess and forsake their sins. We thank You that Your ear is not closed to our cry’s, Your hands are ready to wipe away all our tears, Your arms will catch us when we fall and rock us when we hurt because Your love never fails—even in our darkest hours.

What then shall we render unto You, Oh Lord, for all of Your mercy and kindness towards us? We shall offer You the sacrifice of Praise—early in the morning, at noontime, and even in the midnight hours our hearts will rejoice and our lips will praise You on high—Our Prince of Peace, Strong Tower, Sovereign Savior! Hallelujah and Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford

#Proverbs‬ ‭28:13‬

#1 John‬ ‭1:9‬

#Joel‬ ‭2:25‬

#Psalms‬ ‭116:12-13‬

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Father God, I thank you for drawing near to all those who call upon your name in truth as we fast & pray today.

Thank You, that your arm is not too short to reach down and save the lost; your hand is open wide to bless, caress and comfort the comfortless; and your ear is not too dull to hear our humble one accord cry for the healing of our land.

Father, we stand on your promises, trusting in your holy Word, as we plead the cleansing blood🩸of Jesus and declare the power of His great Name!

That at the Name of JESUS every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that HE alone is LORD! That at the Name of JESUS those bound by sin will be set FREE forever! At the Name of JESUS demons will bow down in submission to HIS authority! At the Name of JESUS the sick will be healed, the lost saved, broken marriages mended, prodigal children returned, unholy habits ceased, estranged relationships restored, and every wrong made right at That Great Name!☝🏾🙌🏼

Lord, we give You all glory and honor for You alone are righteous and worthy of our praise! Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers on this day! It’s in Jesus’ mighty and matchless name I pray…Amen!🙏🏽~M. Ford

“Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.”‭‭ (Isaiah‬ ‭59:1‬)

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” (Psalm‬ ‭145:18‬)

“‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’” ‭‭(Jeremiah‬ ‭33:3‬)

Sometimes God will send a “headwind” in your Life to slow you down so that you don’t get to your destination too soon—before patience has done its perfect work in You.

Although your Vision may tarry or be delayed, when you are “ready”, according to God’s perfect timing, He will send a “tailwind” that will get you to HIS intended destination for you…RIGHT ON TIME!🙌🏼💨🔥🙏🏽~M Ford

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James‬ ‭1:2-4‬)

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