Abba Father, I pray today You will protect, guide and strengthen me. I pray You will forgive me of all sins, whether they be mental, physical or spiritual; seen and unseen; known and unknown. I pray that I will feel Your presence at every second and every minute of the day.
Father, I place all my trust in You and ask that I am brought to higher heights and deeper depths.
Psalm 61:2/Isaiah 55:8-10/Luke14:10
The enemy is waiting close by, seeking who he may devour. I know he comes only to steal, kill and destroy; my freedom, my joy, my money, my family members, my job, my future, my peace, my potential and so much more. However, You have come that I may have an abundant life. I receive and firmly grip all that You have offered and ask that You give me the strength to hold on to You in faith.
John 10:10
I pray that I may know You completely and the full power of Your resurrection. It is extremely important that wherever You lead me I follow. I realise the importance of my mind and spirit to be under the authority of Your Holy Spirit, so I will walk in victory and without fear.
1 Corinthians 2:16/Ephesians 1:17
LORD bless me and keep me: LORD make Your face shine upon me, and be gracious to me: LORD lift up Your countenance on me and give me peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly.
Abba Father, I thank You for getting me through yesterday’s day and waking me up to face another. You didn’t have to do it but You did, so I can only assume that You have a plan laid out for me. I ask that, as the rain is washing the earth that I realise Your living water is on offer to wash over my soul and purify me. No matter what I face today, I ask that You go before me and have Your way.
Living water, comes from You
The LORD will pour His water on us and our families. His Spirit will quench our dry places of work and rest.
Isaiah 44:3
Your Word tells us that they who hunger and thirst after righteousness will be filled, so I’m hungering and I’m thirsting and know I shall receive, as Your Word tells me all I need do is ask.
Matthew 5:6
Your Word says that we only have to thirst, go after and earnestly seek the Living Water, to be filled!
John 37
You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I thank You in advance for quenching this thirst within me. So great a gift, which is free, which is You.
Revelation 21:6
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly.
Amen
LORD bless me and keep me: LORD make Your face shine upon me, and be gracious to me: LORD lift up Your countenance on me and give me peace.
Abba Father, as I wake this morning may I be covered in Your Holy armour. I ask that I am forgiven of all sins of thoughts, words or deeds. I am aware that if I am anointed, blessed and strengthened by You, I need not fear. From my head to toe, inside and out, walk with me today. Help me to fight all battles, both seen and unseen.
I stand amazed and in awe of You! My mind cannot fathom Your might, no matter how hard I try.
Romans 11:35-36
I stand with my waist, firmly protected with truth;
my physical body, and everything about me (emotional and spiritual), protected with the breastplate of righteousness;
my feet ready to stand firm and walk as far as is needed, to share Your gospel of peace;
I quench all fiery darts, both internal and external, that may negatively affect my faith using Your shield of faith;
I take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word;
Fervently and with perseverance, I will pray in Your Spirit, for the world, my family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances, so that we may all come to really know You and the power of Your resurrection;
I pray utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; and
With this boldness, I pray that I may speak of anything pertaining to You with confidence.
Ephesians 6:14-20
All I do, is because of You who strengthens me
Philippians 4:6
All I do is not by my might nor by my power but by Your Spirit.
Zechariah 4:6
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly
Amen
LORD bless me and keep me: LORD make Your face shine upon me, and be gracious to me: LORD lift up Your countenance on me and give me peace.
Abba Father, I awake ready to face the day and the week ahead. It has been hard to regulate and get back to normal after the changes that have taken place, because of the Coronavirus. Strengthen me, so that I walk without fear. I place myself at Your feet and ask that I walk in complete protection. Cover me from the hairs on my head to the soles of my feet. Please have Your Way.
Your Word says that we should ask, to receive; seek, to find; and knock for the doors to be opened. Therefore, I am asking, seeking and knocking. These things shall be honoured.
Matthew 7:7
You chose me, and for that I am grateful. It is because I have been chosen by You that I stand out and I am set apart from the world. It is only by Your grace that I have been brought out of the darkness to Your marvellous Light.
John 15:19
I thank You that You are the same God today that You were yesterday. You do not change. As You have been there for me in the past You will be there for me in the future and You will be there with and for me throughout the week.
Hebrews 13:8
As You told the disciples many years ago, to launch out into the deep, give me the courage to do the same.
Luke 5:4
Let me not be ashamed or too shy to share the Good News of You.
Matthew 28:19-20
You stand at the door and knock. I hear Your voice and open my heart, my mind and spirit, so that You can come in and have Your Way.
Revelations 3:20
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly
Amen
LORD bless me and keep me: LORD make Your face shine upon me, and be gracious to me: LORD lift up Your countenance on me and give me peace.
When will we think that we are enough? Society, family, friends, acquaintances and colleagues, can put so much pressure on us both knowingly and unknowingly. This can make us feel insecure, ugly, stupid, guilty, weak and any other negative connotation out there, but who is right? Who made the heavens and earth? Who made YOU? There is NO THING or NO ONE that our Most High God has made that is wrong, so YOU, my dear, are exactly as you are supposed to be!
You may feel as though you are finished with; at the end of your days. You may feel as though you are a lost cause. You may feel as though nothing can be done for you. You may feel as though you deserve every negative thing that has been thrown your way…but MY God…YOUR God…is telling ME/US that WE. ARE. ENOUGH!
This is no matter what age, colour, ethnicity, intellect, sex, size or whatever other way humans are categorised.
The world may try to tell you to improve in different ways so that you fit in or comply with your surroundings but, how about becoming at peace with yourself. It is when you are at peace with yourself that you will make amendments that you deem necessary. Now, with me saying that you may feel that I’m saying it in a ‘nicer’ way that you are not enough but I’m not. Our mental existence is a state of mind. You may have heard the scripture that says ‘how a man thinketh in his heart, so is he’ (Proverbs 23:7). One interpretation of this, for me, is that an individual can think negatively about themselves and live in turmoil or acceptance that they really are as they think or believe. They will live a sheltered life and not to their full potential because they do not believe they are worthy. However, putting it into that context, when there has been a complete change of mind; you begin to see yourself as what you really are and who The Most High God says you are. It is then that what you think of yourself will overflow into your life and it will truly begin. You’ll be able to walk with your head held high and life will truly be golden. How one feels is down to the individual. In the beginning our Most High God created Adam and Eve, and as when everything else was created, He saw that it was good! Affirm it!
AFFIRMATIONS
An affirmation is the confirmation or acknowledgement that a statement or something is true. Placing an ‘I am’, ‘I can’, ‘I will’ or ‘I must’ before a statement can solidify it and make it concrete. Below are a few that I have said haphazardly. You can affirm them any number of times per day and for as long as you think it is needed. I have found the longer and more consistent you are, the better. However, it varies for each person. Depending on whether it’s your first time or according to your brain capacity (i.e whether or not you can retain a lot of information), start off with one or as many as time will allow. As you build up momentum, increase the amount or replace some. It sometimes helps to do it before a mirror, looking into your eyes and telling yourself what you are affirming. Decree and declare it!
Here are a few that have worked for me!
I am enough
I am fearfully and wonderfully made
I am in charge of how I feel and TODAY I am choosing happiness
I am made in His image
I am whole
I believe that nothing is impossible, if I only believe
I deserve the best and I accept and create the best now
I have the power to create change
I let go of ALL that no longer serves me
It’s a good day to have a good day
Today I abandon old habits and take up new, more positive ones
Remember, The Most High God has given YOU this AMAZING, DYNAMIC POWER, to do, be, have and create ALL that you desire, so go out and make it.
Abba Father, this morning I just want to thank You for who You are to me.
The sun is hidden but I can still feel its warmth. This reminds me how, at times, my relationship is with You. I can’t see You but I can feel You. The times I can’t see or visualise You, are the occasions where I may be too busy or occupied with other things. However, today, as I look at Your creation; the colour of the sky and how it is filled with clouds; the leaves on the trees that will soon start to fall away and litter the streets with its golden array of colours; the cool breeze, that everyone has been looking forward to. On a really sunny day, when the sky is a clear blue, it’s possible to see the airplanes as they fly leaving contrails in their wake. The knowledge and abilities that have been given to mankind but not all recognise You for it……..
It’s then that I am reminded what a Mighty God I serve and how Great You are!
Thank You Father for making me and placing me where You have. Help me to leave my mark on this world and in the lives of all those I meet, so Your glory will truly be known. I pray that by the end of today I will not only be able to feel Your presence but to see as much of You as it is possible to. For Your Word says ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God”. I ask, Father, that I will be found worthy.
Father, You are great. Power and the glory, victory and the majesty are all Yours; All that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom and I exalt You as head over all.
1 Chronicles 29:11
One thing I have desired of You Most High God, is that I will continually seek You: dwell in Your presence always, behold Your beauty and seek and find You.
Psalm 27:4
Not by might, nor by power but by Your Spirit, LORD my God.
Zechariah 4:6
I pray that I will not be led into temptation. Deliver me from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever.
Matthew 6:13
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly
Abba Father, as I wake up on this day I ask that You forgive me of all sin and bless me completely. I thank You that I was created because You wanted me and not because You needed me. Help me to walk in faith, so I am able to do a great work for You, and I thank You, in advance, for the victory I will obtain. Help me to love others that have been placed on this earth with me. Help me to live as one that is victorious.
I call on You to give me strength and good courage, so that I will not be afraid, because You will neither leave nor forsake me. I thank You for being with me. I pray that I will always be able to feel Your presence.
Deuteronomy 31:6
In moments that I am weak grant me power and increase my strength whenever it is needed
Isaiah 40:29
When I run it is with the goal of winning and to obtain an imperishable crown
1 Corinthians 9:25
Help me as I run the race, that has been placed before me, whilst being so heavily burdened by sin
Hebrews 12:1
As I draw near to You, I know that You will draw near to me. I cleanse my hands and my heart to make myself worthy.
James 4:8
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly
Abba Father, today, as You place this day before me, I request that You prepare me for ALL that I am to receive. My requests for this day are that You will forgive me of all sins; mental, physical and spiritual and where those sins dwelled I ask that the space is filled up with Your Holy Spirit. Today, my God, I ask that You fill my cup to an overflow and go before me into each situation that faces me in the week ahead.
I thank You for making the heavens and the earth for me. The Book of Genesis outlines how You brought them into existence by Your Words…….Such POWER have Your Words that You commanded everything into being by Your Spirit, saying “Let there be…….”. As the earth was dark and formless, I realise that so was I before You called me into Your presence. LORD God have Your way.
Genesis 1
I thank You that Your mercy towards me is great…….
Psalm 86:13
Thank You for choosing and not rejecting me!
Isaiah 41:9
I neither need to be afraid or dismayed because You are with me and You are my God. Please uphold me with Your righteous right hand, as You have said You will do
Isaiah 41:10 & 13
My enemies who are against me, will be ashamed, dishonoured and disgraced; and those who seek to fight me will be reduced to nothing. They will be no more because You have my back.
Isaiah 41:11
Thank You that You are the Author and Finisher of my faith, and because of that, I can rest assured that I am guided and protected.
Hebrews 12:2
You are not a man that You should lie, so I need not fear, because as You said in the beginning ‘Let there be…” I know that whatever You declare is true.
Numbers 23:19
I request that I may know You and the power of Your resurrection. Strengthen me today, that I may not sway
Philippians 3:10
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly
Ruach Elohim, the maker of the heavens and earth, goes by MANY names in His Word. These names accentuate different attributes of Him and He may only be known by one or two names by you, personally, but if you have a great memory, several or all. There are a numerous amount of people within this world, with different levels of faith. Not all worship the One True God that I am referring to now, and have been, in past posts. Some have no faith; some have a newly found faith; some have an untold amount of years of faith under their belt; some are self-righteous and some are seeking God’s face at every opportune moment. The afore-mentioned categories have different levels of faith and likewise, different measures of faith.
Ruach Elohim is the Hebrew translation for Spirit of God. It also means Creator, Mighty, Preserver, Strong and Transcendent. It is this name, which was used in Genesis 1:2 when the earth was formless; before He gave it light, shape and a future. Exactly the way He has done with me; exactly the way He has done with you; and exactly the way He has done with us. You may not know it. You may not believe it. You may not understand it, BUT, He sent His Son, Yeshua (Jesus), to transform all of us, and we have all been given the chance to know Him. Acknowledge Him and receive salvation. In the beginning God’s Spirit hovered over the waters and He made the way for creating a place where we may dwell. At the end of the day, right at this moment and in the future, the only thing that really matters is, who God is to you!
Who Is God To You?
Something would have to be wrong if it hadn’t crossed your mind what is really out there. When I say ‘there’ I’m referring to ‘up above’. In heaven(s) or in the universe. Heaven means the dwelling place of God. Heaven is His throne and earth is His footstool. That show’s how Great and Mighty our God is. In fact, Elohim is also a translation of Great! It must have crossed your mind whether or not heaven exists and also (dread the thought), whether God exists. I mean, what is beyond the sky? If it has crossed your mind whether heaven exists it has also crossed your mind whether hell exists. If you believe in one, chances are a belief exists for the other. The thing with ‘man’ is that they think too much of themselves, and don’t believe in anything greater than they are. Some scientists believe that the world began with an explosion and then proton and ion reactions brought about the existence of everything else. However, WHAT made that occur or should I say WHO? Man thinks that it must be as simple as a chemical reaction, not that there was a higher being that caused it. I suppose they could argue that Christians are the ones who can’t believe that it could just happen in that manner. They think we are small-minded and understand nothing. I used to attend a Church and one of the members was a scientist and another a mathematician. Great intellects. Therefore, Christianity is not a belief system just for the layman or people that have nothing to do with their brain cells! I chuckle to myself because I’ve had many conversations with people who have ‘different’, ‘strange’ thought patterns! So, Christians are in the know that we have a Father, Creator, Elohim! who brought the world and the first Adam into existence with three words: LET…IT…BE
MIRACLE WORKER
The Word of God is filled with many miracles of healing, that it is hard for the human mind to even fathom. They occurred thousands of years ago and still occur today. People who are experiencing pain or adversity may find it hard to acknowledge His existence because they are aware of the pain they feel or situations they are in…but He is here. Sometimes, not in all situations, these things happen and are the very things that pull you close or closer to Him. Will you hear His voice? When you look at the life that exists in the sea, the sea itself, on this earth, in the sky and the universe, please understand that these are the works of our Miracle Working God! Many miracles occurred in the Old Testament by prophets but what we need to consider are the ones of Yeshua, when He was on earth. He healed the blind and the sick, raised the dead, fed the hungry; for both tangible and spiritual food; and had authority of the elements; calming the storm. What are you believing Elohim for today. The Book of Hebrews tells us that we have a High Priest who is aware of/can sympathise with/understands our weaknesses (whatever they may be). All we have to do is go boldly to His Throne of Grace and we will obtain mercy.
Scriptures
John 2:1-11 Yeshua turned the water into wine, at a wedding.
Luke 9:10-17 Yeshua multiplied 5 loaves and 2 fish He was given, which resulted in Him being able to feed 5,000 people. There were 12 baskets leftover at the end. He is a God of the overflow! Supernatural increase! He provides more than enough!
Mark 2:1-12 In Capernaum, Yeshua told a man who was paralysed, to rise, pick up his bed and go home. This was an instantaneous healing, which came about by His Word.
Matthew 8: 23-27 In the presence of His disciples, He woke from a sleep and calmed the storm. This shows us that if we are close to Him He has power over all the elements of this world. The storms around us can be calmed, if we just put all our trust in Him.
Mark 1:40-45 A leper was healed just by touching him and without Yeshua doing anything. He did, however, feel the power leave Him. That was not the only time this happened as there was a lady with an issue of blood. She knew/believed that all she needed to do was touch the hem of His garment, and she would be made whole. It’s highly likely that this happened many other times within His time on earth and it definitely happens today!
PROMISE KEEPER
His Word is filled with many promises and you can be guaranteed that whenever our Almighty God makes a promise He ALWAYS follows it through. In Numbers 23 he tells us that He is not a man that He should lie, so EVERYTHING in His Word, which I like to call The Manual for Life, rest assured, will be carried through to completion. That means, anything our God Most High has started within or around us, will be followed through until it reaches the expected end. We, as human beings, get impatient and want results immediately, but be patient because HE’S GOT THIS. Our Almighty God is the Bridegroom and we (both male and female), are the bride and we have to make ourselves ready. Contemplate ALL the things that you would require from a husband or wife and know that He is able to provide and more! However, you have to be worthy of receiving them. You can be made worthy via Yeshua, our Messiah. Will you be ready?
Scriptures
Deuteronomy 31:8 And the Lord, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.
Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
James 5:14-15 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
Revelations 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready..
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS!
The world we live in is a very dark one, despite looking as beautiful in the above picture! Whether you watch the news or just read about it online, you will be amazed at how wicked the heart of man is. If we were to be told the amount of people losing their life on a daily basis, we would not leave our homes. Even locking ourselves away, however, doesn’t make us immune to the probability of losing our lives. The main focus at the moment is COVID-19. At the start of the p(l)andemic, you would have thought that there were no other deaths apart from this deadly virus. Many have said it doesn’t really exist, but I’ve known of people who have died and also are undergoing the long arduous process of recovery. Whether it is at the scale being reported or not, there is something out there. However, we need not fear. When we come to know Yeshua, in a real and proper way, the scales have been removed from our eyes. Even if you are an atheist, the Holy Spirit awakens your spirit in another way so your understanding changes. It is only then that you are able to go forth and spread the Gospel effectively and win more souls for the Messiah. Everything concerning Yeshua is Light. Light, as in within His attributes. He is positive. With Him there are no ‘blurred lines’ or darkness. The closer you are to Him the clearer your view of Him and the world will be. The shadows will disappear the more you allow everything about yourself to be revealed to Elohim He will assist you in making changes and you will become open to leaving them for Him to make those changes. Yield all your blemishes to Him. Remember, Elohim knows all but, you have to be willing to allow Him to help you make that change. Follow this link for a more detailed explanation on the differences in views depending on the distance it is from the light. Once watched place yourself as the object and Elohim as the Light. Then meditate on it.
Our Most High God is that Light in the darkness.
Scriptures
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
John 1:5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
John 8:12 Then Yeshua spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”.
John 11:38 Lazarus had been dead for four days, but he was raised from the dead. Yeshua called him forth and he was resurrected. What is there in your life that needs to be resurrected. Is it your love for the Messiah?
Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’
2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
WAY MAKER, MIRACLE. WORKER, PROMISE KEEPER, LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, MY GOD, THAT IS WHO YOU ARE!
Abba Father, Mighty God! I thank You! I thank You that I have been called to Your marvellous light! I thank You that, because of me answering Your call, every single promise made to Your people back then, can be applied to me now! I thank You that I have been called to be above and not below; the head and not the tail;
LORD, You are my portion; I have promised to obey Your Words
Psalm 119:57
May the year of Your favour, not pass me by. Instead of my shame I shall have a DOUBLE PORTION. Instead of humiliation I will shout for joy over my portion. I will receive a DOUBLE PORTION of all I possess. Everlasting joy will be mine. HalleluYah!
Isaiah 61:7
Return to safety, O prisoners, who have the hope. This very day, please restore DOUBLE to me.
Zechariah 9:12
Abba Father, I pray all these things in the Mighty Name of Your Son Yeshua, who came and died on Calvary’s cross and rose on the third day, so that through Him I might have life and have it more abundantly.
Unapologetically Marcia 