THE FLESH ONLY SATISFIED IT'S SELF

Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. Romans 8:7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot.

The flesh can be very wicked, especially if it has a dark soul. The crucifixion of an innocent man proves how evil and dark our souls can be without Him.  Jesus knew His purpose was to save us and to accomplish this, He had to die. But, it was how we made Him suffer, and we knew He was innocent. 

Thank You, Lord, that You understood us and did not hold what our ancestors did to You against us. So, teach us not to be resentful or angry in our hearts towards others. Father, help us set our minds on things above, not on things on earth. For we have died with You, and now You live within us. So, put to death what is earthly in us and baptize with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to walk in righteousness. Lord, we admit to You that our flesh is much stronger at times, and we allow the enemy to win. But Lord, we ask You for strength and wisdom to defeat the enemy the next time he comes against us. Lord, help us study daily and pray without ceasing because You know that nothing good dwells in our flesh. Father, we desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out without You. In Jesus' name Amen

WE HAVE THE SAME AUTHORITY AS CHRIST

Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, nothing shall hurt you.

We walk and operate in the same authority that Jesus had when He walked this earth. So with that authority, we can speak things into existence.

Father, we now agree with the authority we have through You. Help us understand we can change, heal and bless when we walk in the absolute Universal power of our Lord. So, we speak life and healing over our lives, mentally, Spiritually, physically, and emotionally. Lord, we talk about guidance and protection for our children and children. Lord, we talk about healing over the sick and lost. Lord, we speak of understanding and unity in our marriages, relationships, families, friends, and enemies. Lord, we talk about employment in the lives of those looking for work. Give them work ethics that show their full potential. Lord, teach us how to be better Stewards with Your money and bring us out of our financial strongholds. Father, let those who contact us see You in us through our faith and actions. Father, search our hearts and minds and remove the enemy of jealousy, envy, strife, gossip, and procrastination, things that keep us in the flesh. Lord, let the Word give us a strong desire for the things of the Spirit, as the old is washed away and made new. Thank You, Lord, for forgiveness and for teaching us how to forgive. Thank You for the same birthrights as Your Son and the same authority; to speak life, joy, and peace into our lives, not death and destruction. In Jesus' name Amen 🙏 

STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH

Faith is being sure about realities we believe are accurate but cannot see with our physical eyes. God's Word also says that "without faith, it is impossible to please Him…

Let your faith kick defeat out the door. Let your faith Kick fear and doubt out the door. Let your faith kick unforgiveness out the door. Let your faith kick your insecurities out the door. Then stand firm on His Word, with those same feet that you kicked all those adversity out the door with, and watch God blow your mind.

Lord, help us keep our faith when our day-to-day struggles get difficult. Let Your Word help us overcome our unbelief, surround us with Spiritual Soldiers to help us reflect on Your promise. Lord, we know we're already loved, and we are already chosen. So, help us find and serve our purpose. Thank You for being faithful to us even though we are not; thank You for clothing us in mercy, grace, and so much favor. Lord, baptize us in the Spirit of Job, help us love You like You love us. Lord, we thank You for where we are; help prepare us for the next journey. Walk with us through this Valley of death, and we will fear no evil because You are with us, deep in our hearts and minds. Lord, You have brought us through so much; sometimes, we wonder why we doubt You. We would not be here if You did not come to our rescue, and we are so grateful. So, Lord, we believe You died for us allow Your Spirit to come into our lives and remove all that is not of You and take control of our lives. In Jesus name Amen

WATCH WHAT YOU SAY

Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips."

Don't curse your relationship with your mouth. Don't speak negativity in your children's lives. Don't speak things of the world into existence. Instead, speak the things of the Spirit in our lives and others. There are so many things we speak into our lives, our children's lives, and our relationships. Unfortunately, when we focus on the wrong things, the bad things come out of our mouths. Try not to focus on the negative; stay focused on Christ and pray before speaking.

Lord, our words have tremendous power, so teach us what to say and when to say it. Lord, help us have an effective prayer life to help us carefully watch our mouths. Father helps us understand that negative thoughts in the Spirit realm will hurt everything in our lives, including our speech. So, Lord, let not our tongues get ahead of our Spiritual minds set, and we repent for the foolish things we have said to others, especially our children and loved ones. Lord, help us pray before we speak, so we do not speak in anger or gossip. Father, when we are in our emotions, let us be slow to speak and keep us in a humble tone. Lord, let us be people overflowing with love and self-control to help us bridle our tongues, in Jesus' name Amen. 

PRAY FOR YOURSELF

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

It's great to have people interceding in prayer for us, but we need to have faith and pray for ourselves as well. Self-prayer acknowledges that we must seek Him first, before all else, before anything else in life.

Father, You knitted us in our mother's womb to serve Your purpose and honor Your name. And by doing so, You will give us rest. Lord, thank You for the favor, mercy, and love that we recognize daily. Thank You for pulling us out of the pit of darkness and leading us to Your never-failing light. Lord, thank You for Your strength when we are weary. Lord, in gratitude, thank You for all the blessings lessons and for keeping us safe through it all. We pray that we find peace of mind and soul, so lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil. Father, search our hearts and remove all that is not of You, to give You room to move and show us Your glory. Lord, help us develop a relationship with You and let the Word give us an understanding of Your loving nature. Jehovah Mekoddishkem, let us find our direction in life and help us avoid the obstacles ahead of us. Lord, align our will with Your will, in Jesus' name Amen.

RESPECT IS DUE TO ALL

I will knock before entering a closed door. I will respect my Elders. I will hold the door for the person behind me. I  will stand up for justice for all. I will say hello when I enter a room. I will say please and thank you. I will stand up for seniors/expecting mothers. I will say yes sir/Ma'am and no Sir/Ma'am.

Because that's the way, I was raised with respect. "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, also do to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Father, we know that respect and honor are essential to You because it says so in the Word. Paul reminds us that all authority comes from You, so when we respect people in authority, it is a way of showing respect to You, Lord. 

Lord, You tell us to "Honor our father and mother" So we can live along in life." Fathers, help us not provoke our children to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Lord, baptize us in the Spirit of kindness and compassion to help us love and forgive each other just as You have forgiven us. Father, let the Holy Spirit teach us how to love our enemies, as we do good for others expecting nothing in return. Lord, You are a giver of good things. Help us imitate Your kindness and compassion to others. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

WE CAN'T WALK ALONE

Galatians 6:2 says, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.

We cannot walk through this Valley of death alone. We need Christ to light our path and others to lighten the load. So, grab His hand through the Word, prayer, worship, and praise, and He will surround us with Spiritual Soldiers to help guide us through. We will still run across rough terrain, but we are equipped with the Holy Spirit that keeps us from crossing the rough patches alone.

Father, we give to You whatever is causing us to feel like we're walking in uncertainty or confusion. Lord, give us David's understanding of You, our protector, so we too can walk with confidence that You are with us. Lord, give us eyes that see the deep ditches on the right, the dangerous quag on the left, and the narrow path in front of us. Give us ears to hear Your instructions around all the obstacles ahead of us; so we don't stumble and fall. Thank You for the table You prepared for us in the presence of our enemies. Thank You for the Spiritual Soldiers You surrounded us with and the Guardian Angels that keep the fiery arrows from harming us. Thank You, Lord, for the vital role You play in our lives, watching over us to ensure all our needs are met and shielding us from any evil that comes our way. Thank You, Lord, for waking us up in our right minds, and Thank You in advance for the hedge of protection around us today. Thank You, for walking with us, In Jesus name Amen

BLACK MEN

Daniel 7:9 "As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. Revelation 1:15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters.

Black men are constantly living under a deficit of role models and representation. Consider all that alongside the fact that America has a well-earned reputation for criminalizing and killing innocent Black men, especially those trying to lift us up. So, there is no perceived gain when we talk down on our black men or watch them killing each other. So, WHY are we like this? Everyone else is against us; now we are too. We must be reprogrammed if we are to survive.

Lord, behold, our enemies make an uproar; those who hate us due to the color of our skin. They lay crafty plans against our people; they consult together against our treasured ones. They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!" They conspire with one accord; against us, but You Lord stands with us so we will not be shaken. Father, let those who persecuted us be brought to Justice ⚖ in Jesus' name. Thank You, Lord, for keeping us through another night, and Thank You in advance for the hedge of protection around us today. Lord, keep our children and our children's children covered in the blood. Father, give us eyes that stay focused on You and ears that hear Your instructions so we do not fall over the obstacles ahead of us. Father, we pray for our men, young and old making them the head and not the tail. Give them the love Christ has for the Church for their families. Lord, fill them with the courage of David and the knowledge of how to implement You in their lives. Lord, surrounded them with Godly men who will help to keep them accountable and encourage them to grow in their walk with You. Father, teach them to work hard to provide for their families and discern financial matters. Lord, let them be a Godly example to our children. And if they are not fathers, we pray that they will find a younger man to help instruct in the way of the Lord. Father, fill them with hope and strengthen their faith to give You room to move in their hearts. In Jesus name Amen

IT STARTS WITH LOVE

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like, unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

When we love ourselves, then we can love others. Self-denial can be challenging, but self-destruction is so easy for us. Self-compassion is an art that is feared by many and lost on most. But scripture is clear about the first two commandments. Love ❤ is the glue that brings everything together, and it starts in us for Christ then flows through us to ourselves and others. Matthew 22:39 tells us that the second greatest commandment is to love others as ourselves. But how many of us can honestly say that we love ourselves. How much time do we put into caring and comforting ourselves?

Father, show us how to love You and teach us how to love ourselves. So, everything else will fall into place. Lord, help us nourish our Spirit with Your love daily through our studies, prayer, worship, and praise. Lord baptize us with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to pursue righteousness and obey Your Word. As it convicts and inspires us to show love and compassion to all, even our enemies ❤ Father, search our hearts and minds bind all unforgiveness and everything that keeps us from sitting at Your feet and loose us from them. To give You room to move in our hearts and minds to help us develop Fruit. Lord, fill us with the Spirit of love, wisdom, and understanding that give us peace beyond our comprehension. Thank You, Lord, for Spiritual growth and all the Spiritual Soldiers around us. Thank You for forgiveness and for teaching us how to breathe and forgive. Thank You for Your mercy, grace, and favor, so much blessing. Thank You for Your sacrifice of love through Christ and how to implement You in our lives. In Jesus name Amen

LIVE A HOLY LIFE

Romans 12:1 appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Holiness is loving people that don't love you; Caring for people you don't know; Helping people just because you're able to; forgiving someone that betrayed you, and not gossiping about people you don't like. "When God was forging a relationship with the Israelites, he told Moses to "Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy. Everything that belongs to God is holy.

Father, help us purify ourselves from everything that separates us from the Spirit. Help us make every effort to live in peace with everyone and give us a forgiving heart ❤. Thank You, Lord, for saving us not because of what we've done but because You love us. So, baptize us with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to pursue holiness through Your Word. Lord, we pray for patience, a forgiving heart, and a kind Spirit to help us in our walk. Give us eyes that see You and ears to understand Your instructions on living a holy life. Lord, prune our Fruit and strengthen our faith as You guide us around the obstacles that would make us stumble and fall. Father, help us be Disciplined and focused as we walk through this Valley of death; bring honor to You. So, we will fear no evil and have no doubt You are with us. Now, Lord, we confess our sins because You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In Jesus name, Amen 🙏

DO NOT NEGLECT THE CHURCH

Hebrews 10:25 -Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

The Church is the only organization created by God; every other organization is created by man/woman to assist in God's plan. The Church helps equip us for His service. The Church gives us a place to find prayer partners and study buddies. The Church is a place anyone can start a ministry. The Church is the building that Jesus used to assemble Saints together for worship and praise. The Church is also a place people meet people evenly yoked. Finally, the Church provided safety and protection from danger or difficult situations. 

Lord, You're the Head of the Church, and You are the only mediator between our Father and humanity, and there is no salvation any other way. Lord, let us not neglect our Churches because of this virus or any other reason in the name of Jesus. Lord, let the Church continue facilitating our fellowship, worship, ministry, and care for those in need. Lord, through the Church, we function as Your heart, mouth, hands, and feet to serve Your purpose to reach those in darkness. So, Intervene in the Church and help us function as one body, Making clear what part we play. So, let us continue coming together to educate and bring the people the consciousness of God. Help us encourage each other to release the Holy Spirit that lives in our hearts. In Jesus name Amen

6 to 8 HOURS IS NOT ENOUGH

We need to nourish our Spirit more than 6 to 8 hours a month. What would happen to your marriage or relationship if you only spent six to eight hours a month with them. There would be no relationship thing with Christ. We must spend time in the Word to develop a relationship with Christ. Love, respect, communication, and understanding make a relationship grow, which comes with time. Also, nourishing our Spirits gives us wisdom and knowledge of implementing Him in our lives.

Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.

When we study daily, His thoughts become our thoughts; this helps us see clearly and control our emotions.

Father, it's us again, your unworthy servants, Lord we come with a grateful heart to thank You. Thank You for keeping us through another night, and we thank You in advance for a peaceful and safe day. Lord, fill our hearts with Your Spirit that motivates us to seek You first in all we do. Father, help us understand that we are here to live for You with unshakable confidence that You will keep Your promise. Lord, You are faithful to strengthen our faith and help us overcome our unbelief. So we do not worry and dishonor You.  Lord, give us a strong desire for Your Word that helps us develop Fruit and a healthy relationship with You. Lord reveals to us the principles to live by and the knowledge to implement them in our lives. Father, help us overcome the challenges before us as You comfort and encourage us to remain steadfast. Father helps us nourish our Spirit daily in Jesus' name. Amen.

BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU SAY

Mark 11:22-23 "Have faith in God," Jesus answered. 23 "Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.

To follow Christ, we must believe in His Word, but do we believe what we say. Jesus tells us to speak our faith, not our problems. We release God's authority over our issues when we confidently talk about the situation. So, the next time the bills are not paid, speak to them. Lord, thank You for the help that is about to come to assist me with paying my bills. The next time you get weak and fall back into bad habits. "Lord, thank You that the bad habits I practice no longer have a hold on me." The next time your car wants to start. "Lord, thank You that my car troubles will soon be over, and Thank You in advance for the new car." Speak to our problems with faith.

Father, You said that what we say will happen when we speak with no doubt in our hearts. So, we talk about prosperity, peace, and joy in our lives. Lord, we talk about guidance and protection for our children, and our children's children, and ourselves. Father, we talk about education and jobs in our community and neighbors. Lord, we cast out all envy, jealousy, hate, and misunderstanding and talk about unity. Jesus, we speak healing Spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally healing across the land. Lord, You are the source of our freedom; help us stay focused on You and not the wickedness and darkness around us. Lord, help us be caretakers of all You have entrusted us with and let Your will be done. In Jesus' name Amen

POSITIVE ATTITUDE POSITIVE THROUGHTS

 Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.  Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Whatever we think about is what we attract. This is why having a positive attitude is so important. When we let negative thoughts in our entire atmosphere change.

Lord, help us trust in You with all our hearts and do not lean on our own understanding; so we will have positive thoughts and in all our ways acknowledge You, so You will make straight our paths. Father, reach deep down in the pit of darkness and lead us out into Your divine light.  Thank You, when the cares of our hearts are many, Your consolations calm our souls and give us the strength we need to practice what we've learned. So, let Your thoughts be our thoughts and let no weapon fashioned against us succeed.  Lord, silence every tongue that rises against us in judgment and keep us sober-minded and watchful of the adversaries that seek to devour us. In Jesus name Amen 

LORD WE GIVE IT TO YOU

"For the Lord, your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory." "This is what the LORD says to you: `Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's. Tomorrow marches against them. ... Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you."

It's better to let God fight our battles against our enemies. He knows who did what and their hearts' intentions  ♥  and although we can't understand His work, it's in our favor. I've seen what will happen when we truly give it to God. He will destroy the enemy's health, finances, reputation, even the family of those that wronged His children. Then, all we have to do is be quiet and still.

Thank You, Lord, for Your love that gives us strength to endure suffering and our day-to-day struggles. So, we surrender all to You everything as we practice the principle of patience and silence to let You fight our battles. Our battles against our enemies, disobedient children, bad relationships, lousy Stewardship, procrastination, fear, doubt,  disease, and sickness. Father, thank You for the peace and joy You have shone in our hearts through our faith and Christ. Thank You for teaching us how to breathe and do good even when it's difficult and painful to do. Lord, we thank You for all the Spiritual Soldiers You put in our lives; we pray for their children and well-being. Thank You for Your strength and courage when we get discouraged. Thank You for the confidence and support You give in our times of grief. Thank You for Your protection and binding all the confusion and chaos around us and removing us from it. Thank You for allowing us to feel Your presence when we are afraid. Thank You for the blessings, wisdom, and knowledge to implement them in our lives and the lives of others. Thank You in advance for hearing our prayers, releasing our Souls, serving justice for all that has been betrayed, killed,  Innocence, stolen and given up hope. We stand at the Altar in prayer, supplication, thanksgiving, and the knowledge of Your grace, in Jesus' name Amen 🙏

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SHARE YOUR FAITH

DO YOU SHARE YOUR FAITH? Mark 5:19 Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you.

We have been commissioned to spread the Word of God. By living as followers and practicing the principles of Christ, we show others how to implement Him in their lives. Never miss an opportunity to serve God through our testimony and kindness to others.

Father, we are unique as snowflakes, and so are our stories. Each story comes with good and evil, ups and downs, confusion and chaos, but they all end with You.  So, help us humbly share Your goodness daily to those that need to hear; so You can transform their hearts and minds to righteousness. Lord, let us understand that when we share our faith, we witness who and What You are in our lives. So, help us share our faith stories in ways and with people who will come to know You. Give us eyes that see those we need to connect with, and thank You for those that share their stories with us. Lord, teach us how to pray for each other and Your Kingdom. Fill us with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to be submissive to You. Thank Lord for forgiveness and for teaching us how to forgive. Thank You for wisdom and the knowledge to implement You in our daily lives. Continue working in and through us, so we will have victory over the darkness in this world, in Jesus' name Amen.

STUDYING HIS WORD GIVES US STRENTH

1 Corinthians 1:30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

We can't be righteous if we can't forgive our brothers and sisters. So if you're holding a grudge, get over it. This is why we need to study daily to have the wisdom of God's principles and the knowledge of how to implement them in our lives.  The more we spend time in the Word, our faith becomes more robust. Then we develop eyes that see and ears that hear. Hence, we begin to understand how great He is in our lives ❤ And as we apply His principles and purpose in our lives, it strengthens our relationship with Christ and teachers us how to get along with others, even our enemies.

Father, help us understand that when we study 📖 Your Word penetrates our hearts, so, we might not sin against You.  Lord, fill our hearts with Your wisdom, so when the pressures of life or the attack of our enemies come against us, we will be prepared to stand against it.  Lord, teach us how to be Disciples and baptize us with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to pursue righteousness and the knowledge of Your grace and favor. Thank You for taking us from where we were and molding us into what we are today. Lord, following You is an internal heart decision, so Lord, we have been buried with You through baptism on which we are also raised with Your Spirit in us through our faith, in Jesus name Amen.

ARTWORK BY SHADES OF GRAY ART GALLERY 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

Numbers 6:24 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace

Thank You, Lord, for a new day and another year. Lord, so many family members and friends, did not make it but thank You for keeping me. My life hasn't been easy, but it has been blessed, and I thank You. Thank You for all the Spiritual Soldiers You put in my life. Thank You for washing away all the dirt and grime so I don't look like what I have been through. Lord, thank You for Your direction around the obstacles that would have made me stumble and fall. Thank You for the Food, Shelter, and all the provisions You have provided for me. Lord, thank You for eyes that see where You brought me from and ears that continue hearing You. Father, this is the day You made me and planted Your seed. Thank You for helping my mother and me nourish the seed You planted with Your Word. Thank You for strengthening my prayer life, my praise, and worship. Lord, I witness to the world daily how You transformed me and how You can do the same for them. So, today and every day, I will rejoice and be glad that You are my Savior. I delight myself in You, and You have kept Your promise and gave me my heart desires, and I am so grateful. ♥ Thank You that Your steadfast love for me has never ceased, and Your mercy has followed me wherever I go. Thank You for giving me a purpose and letting the peace of Christ rule in my heart ❤. So, continue blessing and keeping me as Your face shine upon me in Jesus name 🙏 

HE IS PERFECT IN US AND WE ARE PERFECT IN HIM

 John 14:10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father is in Me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on My own initiative, but the Father abiding in Me does His works.

I'm not perfect, but I'm better than I used to be. I still have to walk through this Valley of death, but I am no longer alone. Now I have protection, guidance, forgiveness, courage, strength, and peace. Peace above my understanding; I still have peace even when things go wrong. I still have struggles, but I don't have to carry the weight myself to stay focused. I no longer care what people think about me; I only care what He thinks about me. Life is not easy, but I've learned it's more comfortable and balanced as I apply His principles. I still have a long way to go, but I am complete with myself and one with Christ, and you can be too.

Father, we come to You with clean hearts and open minds; fill us with Your Spirit to see and hear You. Lord, we are not perfect, but You are perfect in us, so bind every demonic Spirit around us and every generation curse and loose us from them 🙏right now in the name of Jesus. To give You room to move powerfully, in and through our lives. Lord, help us practice what we have learned from the Word so it will manifest in our lives and strengthen our faith. Father searches our Souls, gives us clarity, and renews us daily. Thank You for forgiveness, grace, and favor, and for keeping us through another night. In Jesus' name Amen 

PEOPLE SEE US AS

1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declared the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give You a future and hope.

People see us as weak and unimportant; God sees us as Fathers and Mothers of nations. People see us, slaves; God sees us as Kings and Queens. People see us as a prisoner; God sees us as ministers of His Word. So stop focusing on how people see us and meditate on how God sees us and where He's taking us.

Father, our spirits are Your workmanship, created through Christ's sacrifice for good work, that You prepared ahead of time for us.  Thank You, Lord, for Your love and grace that has given us the privilege to be called Your children. Thank You for seeking more in us than we see in ourselves. You form our hearts and minds and pull us out of darkness, thank You for allowing us to feel Your presence.  Lord, right now, we ask You to search our hearts and minds and remove all that is not of You. Lord bind every demonic Spirit around us, every sickness, disease, and generation curse, loose us from them in Jesus name.  Lord thank You, for forgiveness and for teaching us how to forgive. Lord, thank You for being the light of our lives and giving us peace beyond our understanding. Thank You, Lord, for all the blessings, lessons, spiritual growth, and  Guardian Angels you have around us. Amen