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It WILL SURVIVE & THRIVE

Yesterday, I received a text message from one of our spiritual children, “We are having the baby! Mrs. has been admitted to the hospital.” Sometime later, another message followed with a host of pictures, “5lbs 10 ounces 18 1/2 inches long.” My heart was overjoyed for this young couple who had recently been launched into church ministry. I responded to them, “A new chapter of your journey begins now. Go WITH God!”

Throughout the evening, my thoughts would drift back to them and settle on their newborn daughter. I was reminded that, with this new birth, a new potential soldier was born into the kingdom, another arrow in the making. I was reminded of the level of warfare that will be surrounding this innocent child and the necessity for vigilance and sobriety on the part of the parents. The knowledge that within each new life, God has hidden a part of His plan for this earth, weighed heavily on my mind and the urgency to, like Joseph with Jesus of old, do what is necessary to keep that child safe. Eventually, I stopped what I was doing and began to pray for that family.

I awoke this morning, and the memory of this new birth came to mind. As I reflected on the time I spent in prayer for this family, I began to think of those of you who may have also recently given birth to something new or are in the process of carrying a vision. In many cases, we plan for the arrival of the new with much joy and anticipation and forget that, for the new to survive and fulfill its purpose within this hostile environment, the optimal atmosphere must be created. Apostle Peter cautions us in 1 Peter 5:8 (NIV), “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” Prior to Peter’s epistle, Jesus had taught His disciples, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John 10:10, NIV).”

As I write, I am also thinking of those with “children” (visions) that have been birthed some time ago. Some may be thriving on their way to bringing forth fruit of their own. Others may be parched and near death’s door. I pray over all of our children/visions today. I pray that no matter the condition of their physical environment that an atmosphere conducive for growth and development will envelop their lives right now, in Jesus’ name. I call on heaven for angelic assistance to stand guard over and around our children/visions. By the mighty name of Jesus, I rise and disarm every weapon that was fashioned against them and declare, although they have already been formed, they will not succeed in that which they were formed to do (Isaiah 54:17).

That which God has buried within them as hidden treasure to bless this world will come forth, in Jesus’ name. They will execute ALL the will of God in their seasons, in their generation. All that they need to prosper is provided now, in Jesus’ name. May the Holy Spirit breathe fresh life into them and bring them into alignment with that which the Lord is doing in this season. I speak over these children/visions, “Hear ye the word of the Lord. You were sent to earth not to be a failure, not to be a statistic but to accomplish what the Lord has desired and to achieve the purpose for which you were sent” (Isaiah 55: 11, NIV). YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH! YOU WILL PROSPER! You will not only survive but thrive. Go WITH God.

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Still Time to Change

214th day, 30th week, 8th month of 2021

Hello friends! It has been a while since I have taken a break from our journey of self-discovery. I have embarked on yet another adventure in this journey called life and, I am learning so much more about our design by the Master Architect Himself.

I awoke and began thinking about where we are in time: 214th day, 30th week, 8th month of 2021. Then I allowed my thoughts to drift as I reflected on 214 days ago, December 31, 2020. I remembered the word of the Lord to me, “I will perfect that which concerns you…. (KJV, Psalms 138:8)” and I sighed, thinking of all the things that I was hoping to be changed this year, but still have not.

My mind returned to the present and my new growth adventure, pursuing a master’s degree, and all that I am learning from the course in which I am currently enrolled, Brain-Based Learning. Friends, the more I learn, the more I realize that the scientists are playing catch up. They are now finding out more of how God designed humans and, their discovery provides more evidence/proof to what the Bible teaches.

Friends, it is an amazing journey! As I study and work through this course, the Holy Spirit sits with me and teaches me. Just like Jesus used parables to communicate truths, the Holy Spirit is showing me how the scientists are uncovering truths about us, truths that the Lord God has embedded in the design of man(kind). He shows me how as the body houses the spirit of man, so the brain houses the mind (soul) of man and, by studying the brain, we receive insight into the workings of the mind.

Neuroscience, a branch of the life sciences that deals with the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, especially with their relation to learning and behavior, has introduced concepts that scripture teaches (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). Concepts such as

  • neuroplasticity – renewing the mind (KJV, Romans 12:2)
  • mirror neurons – learning through imitation (AMP, 1 Corinthians 11:1)
  • readiness (behavior relevance) – desire drives growth (NIV, 1 Peter 2:2)
  • coherent construction – line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little (KJV, Isaiah 28:10)

    AND THE LIST GOES ON ….

As I reflect on all this, a light bulb goes off! The Lord God has designed and built our minds with the capacity for change, daily change. It is not that I cannot change; rather, I have not created an environment for change to occur. The Holy Spirit reminded me that as believers we have an added advantage; we have Him. Consequently, we do not have to do this alone. We have power to attend, to acquire knowledge to retain it and to recall it when needed (KJV, John 14:26; 16:13; Psalm 119:11).

Finally, I thought of you, my friends, and wondered if maybe you too are desiring change that have not yet materialized. I wonder, is there a habit, an attitude, or a mindset over which you need victory? Please hear me today; know that you were designed and built to transform into who God said you are. You are not fixed. Your character is not fixed. You don’t have to stay as you are. God has wired you to be able to change, to transform. We still have 151 days/22 weeks/4 months to partner with the Holy Spirit and work with the Lord God, work with His word and His design so that He can fulfill His word and perfect those things that concerns us.

O Holy Spirit, hear the cry of our hearts; we NEED change! Please direct us to the knowledge that we need to bring about the change in our lives. May this knowledge cause a rewiring and reshaping of our minds In Jesus’name, Amen!

DIG DEEPER:
Bible Study: The Process of Change

REFERENCES:

Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Neuroscience. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved August 2, 2021, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuroscience

The Holy Bible, Amplified Bible. (2015). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Amplified-Bible-AMP/ (Original work published 1965)

The Holy Bible, Amplified Bible Classic Edition. (1987). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/Amplified-Bible-Classic-Edition-AMPC/ (Original work published 1965)

The Holy Bible, King James Version. (n.d.). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/King-James-Version-KJV-Bible/ (Original work published 1611)

The Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/versions/New-International-Version-NIV-Bible/ (Original work published 1973)

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Don’t Run!

This morning, while taking out the trash, I was seemingly attacked by my neighbor’s dog. I said seemingly because the dog came charging towards me, stopped less than 2 feet away from me, all while barking ferociously. My heart leapt within my chest, but, somehow, I had the good sense not to run.

The neighbor and his son ran towards us, calling the dog by its name. This seemed to infuriate the dog even further. The more they called his name, the more he barked, edging closer and closer to me, circling me. I screamed! I was so afraid but kept hearing, “Don’t run!”.

Eventually, the neighbors grabbed the dog by his leash, apologized profusely, and returned to their home. The mother of the family shouted over to me, “Sorry Mrs. Wharton! His bark is worse than his bite. In fact, he wouldn’t have even bitten you.”

Later that morning, the son and daughter came to me, apologizing yet again. They commended me for my bravery in not running. They shared that the dog had gotten away a few times before and did the same thing. Unfortunately, most of the others who were “attacked” started running out of fear and this made the dog chase them and try to bite them. They said, “If you don’t run, he does nothing, only bark. When you run, that’s when he will bite!”

After they left, I thought about this seeming “attack”. I thought of the fear I felt but also of having the presence of mind not to run. Then I thought of attacks that we face daily: sickness, disappointment, financial difficulties, loss of relationships, and the list can go on.

I thought of the many times that our Adversary charges from out of no where, suddenly and unexpectedly.

I thought of how he circles us, coming close enough to incite fear in us, but never really touching us; posing “as a roaring lion”.

I thought of how the Holy Spirit’s Presence penetrates that canopy of fear that envelops us, continuously reminding us, “Don’t Run!”

I thought, if we would just heed the voice of the Spirit and not give over control to our feelings, we would remain safe and victorious, even in the presence of a seeming “attack”.

I thought of the many times that I have relinquished my position of victory by NOT denying my flesh (emotions/feelings) its desire to be in control of my actions and reactions.

I thought of my neighbors’ words, “If you don’t run, he does nothing, only bark. When you run, that’s when he will bite!” Then I thought, my running gives the devil permission to chase me down and truly attack me. If I don’t run, he is not given what he needs to pounce on me.

I thought, “Alex, no matter how afraid you are, you have to obey the voice of the Lord, Don’t Run!

Is there a situation that has suddenly and unexpectedly charged into your life? Has it brought you to a place of fear, and even terror? Are you tempted to run away instead of standing your ground?

James 4:7 states, ” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” You should not be the one that is running away from the situation as if you are in danger. The devil should!

Hear the voice of the Holy Spirit today, “Don’t Run! Help is on the way” Submit to His instruction and encouragement, knowing that He will never leave you nor forsake you but IS with you even in this seeming”attack”.

Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, please help me to pay attention to the Presence of Your Holy Spirit, more than I do the presence of the emotions that I am experiencing right now. May Your Holy Spirit make me brave and embolden me to stand my ground, in spite of the fear, until this “attack” flees. Help me not to run! In Jesus’ name – AMEN“

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Strategy for Warfare: DETERMINATION

I was awakened by a memory of my mother’s return to Antigua in 2020, after she had spent about 2 months with us here in South Carolina. I remembered the spectacle we created at Charleston International Airport while she was checking in her luggage for the flight home.

There she was on the floor of the American Airlines terminal with bags opened, stuffing things in her checked and carry-on luggage. I recall standing there, totally embarrassed, observing her determination. I thought to myself, at that time, “Those things aren’t going to fit. Why doesn’t she give up? She is going to have to leave some of those things behind.” I not only thought this but said so to her. Thad, who is usually more positive than I, came along and told her the same thing. But she kept on working because she was DETERMINED!

She packed and unpacked. She assessed the weight she was carrying in light of the airline’s weight allowance. Then she made a determination of the FEW items that she could afford to leave behind, with the expectation that I would bring them for her, when I visited a few months later. Then she found a way for the others, that she could not afford to leave behind, to fit in her luggage. She rearranged some. She removed some from their packaging. She stuffed some here and there, all so she would lose NONE. Her sandwich was going to be crushed and battered but that did not stop her.

As I revisited this memory, I found myself inwardly smiling at the images. I also found myself encouraged. Here was one of her character traits that would serve as a strength for her and for us, as we endeavor to fulfill our assignment on earth – DETERMINATION.

What is determination? According to the Oxford Dictionary, determination is defined as firmness of purpose or resoluteness. Resoluteness speaks of a firm decision to do or not do something. Determination also speaks of steadfastness – being firm and unwavering; persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Finally, determination involves persistence – firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

This idea or concept of determination, then, is founded on first a decision. Once that decision is made (I am taking ALL these things home in 2 checked bags and 2 carry-on bags), then doing everything in one’s power, despite the difficulties, challenges, and obstacles to attain that goal. Assess the current weight/load; decide on what FEW can be left behind; rearrange; remove; press/stuff!

As I meditated on this idea of determination, I came to the conclusion that I have lost many battles because of a lack of determination. I have been displaying a lack of determination in regards to God’s promises to me, His prophetic words over my life. When faced with roadblocks, I detour and lose my confidence, eventually resulting in a lost or stuck place. I lack determination to stay the course until I achieve success.

Unlike Mummy, I do not make the necessary calculations of what I can leave behind or sacrifice so that I can attain the goal. I give up and live my life lacking the very things God has given me for my success. I allow myself to be DETERRED. (Deter – discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.) I begin to question the promises of God in light of my “containers”. I lack faith that whatever I lose will be brought (returned or restored) to me at a later date. I become discouraged, lacking determination in the face of uncertainty and fear.

My meditation on these thoughts brought me to a place of prayer. I confessed – O Holy Spirit, I see my wrong. I see where I have allowed my emotions to restrain me from acting on what you have said. I have allowed them to make me less enthusiastic about what You have said and restrain me from proceeding forward. Please forgive me and grant me the grace to be determined.

Sisters, here is yet another strategy for warfare: the strategy of DETERMINATION. Scripture presents us with an example of a WATCHER referred to as The Shunammite, who employed this strategy and won. We find her testimony in 2 Kings 4: 8-37. She was determined that she would lose NONE of what God had given to her. Nothing she saw, heard, or felt was going to instill doubt or fear as a means of deterring her from her goal. Whatever appeared to be lost at that moment, she believed would be restored to her at a later time. She not only displayed this quality in chapter 4 concerning the reviving of her son but, years later, her determination kept her as she held on to the word of the Lord from the man of God. When it seemed like all that she had was lost (for 7 years), her determination resulted in FULL restoration – 2 Kings 8:1-6.

GO FORTH WITH DETERMINATION TODAY & WIN YOUR BATTLES!

Quotes For Determination - Retro Future
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STRATEGY FOR WARFARE: Watching

As the new year unfolds, I have been thinking much on the strategies for warfare provided in the Holy scriptures. I have also been thinking about the fact that as an ezer, I need to be intentional about being a W.O.M.E.N.

W.O.M.E.N. is an acronym that stands for Watcher of Ministry Empowered with kNowledge. It speaks of and to one of the characteristics of God as revealed in Jeremiah 1:12: that of a watcher. God said to Jeremiah, “You have seen well, for I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.”

As we were made in God’s image and likeness, we have this characteristic available in our DNA. We too have the ability to be alert and active, watching over the things that pertain to us. This characteristic of a watcher is not only an ability but also a strategy for warfare. A strategy is a plan of action to achieve a particular goal, usually over long period of time.

Throughout scripture, we are given examples after examples of ezers who activated this ability and employed this strategy consistently until victory was realized. They did not allow the duration of time to cause them to become slack in their watching. They had a goal and they stuck to their plan.

We read of WATCHERS like Anna, Jochebed, Jael, Achsah, Sheerah, and the list can go on. From the testimonies of these women’s lives, we learn how to be W.O.M.E.N. We learn how to be intentional in our roles as Watchers of Ministry Empowered with kNowledge. We learn how to be successful in warfare.

Therefore, I invite you, over the next few months, to dig deep with me into the lives of these sisters who have gone before us. This month, I invite you to become skillful in the use of the strategy that requires your activity and alertness in watching over the things, the words, that the Lord God has invested in your life. In this new year, I encourage you to not relegate yourself to passivity and to wishful thinking. Rather ARISE as the ezer that you have been designed to be and watch over your word until it is accomplished.

RISE above every stumbling block that would stand in your way.

POSITION yourself on your post and WATCH. (Habakkuk 2:1; 2 Samuel 18:24; 2Kings 9:17)

  • WATCH from a place of knowledge.
  • WATCH from a place of authority.
  • WATCH from a place of strength; for they that know their God will be strong and will do exploits (Daniel 11:32).

Let us pray: Our Father and Our God, we call on you this day for activation. Please activate us as Watchers. Mobilize and energize us to be alert and active in that which you have assigned us to do and be. Grant us the spirit of wisdom and revelation. May the eyes of our understanding be flooded with light that we might be empowered with knowledge for our various assignments (ministries). Thank you Father for activating and empowering us, in Jesus’ name. AMEN!

DIG DEEPER:
Devotional: Legislation Influencers

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Eben – ezer

Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. (1 Samuel 7:12)

Today is the last day of 2020. As I take time out to reflect on all that has transpired, I have come to the conclusion that yet another year the Lord God has been my Eben-ezer: my stone (Rock) of help. In spite of the losses and turmoil of this year, the Lord has helped us to this very point.

I give Him, the Lord my Rock – my Helper, all glory and praise. I refuse to give glory and credit for 2020 to the Adversary of our souls, by focusing on all the seemingly bad and chaotic things manifested this year. Instead, I cry, “Ezer (my Rock of help), you are worthy of my praise. Oh yes, YOU ARE WORTHY OF MY PRAISE!”

I love you all and are praying for you. Thank you for being a part of the beauty that God blessed me to experience in 2020.

If you are available at 9:00 p.m. EST tonight, I invite you to join me and my family, on Facebook live, as we celebrate God’s goodness to us in 2020 and hear His instructions for us that will enable us to be victorious in the upcoming battles of 2021.

https://m.facebook.com/PFEMinistry/

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He Kept His Promise!

Merry Christmas 2020!

With all the gift buying and giving, amidst the laughter and joy of family coming together, I stop to reflect on what Christmas means to me. As I reflect on the Scriptures, my mind lingers on the thought that our Lord God is a PROMISE KEEPER.

I mull over the fact that Christmas is the celebration of the fact that God kept the promise that he made to the serpent, Satan – that old dragon, deceiver, and adversary of God and God’s children. God promised Satan that the seed of the Woman would bruise the head of the serpent and the serpent would only bruise the heel of the woman’s seed. – Genesis 3:15

Christmas is a reminder that “God is not a man, that He should tell or act a lie, neither the son of man, that He should feel repentance or compunction [for what He has promised]. Has He said and shall He not do it? Or has He spoken and shall He not make it good?” – Numbers 23:19 (AMPC)

Christmas reminds us that what God promises “awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it lingers, [we should] wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” – Habakkuk 2:3 (NIV)

At Christmas, we celebrate that “when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because [we] are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” – Galatians 4: 4-6

Christmas reminds us that, although the Woman was deceived, the Lord God did not cast her off forever, but used women to participate in His plans to bring what He promised to pass. Women like Eve, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathseba – all women with a tainted history – were include as participants just as women like Elisabeth, Mary and Anna – women viewed as pious and God-fearing.

Christmas teaches us that the Lord God used women of all ages and of diverse educational, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds to be involved in His plan. He was inclusive of all of us because, He loves Woman and wanted her to not be excluded from His promise and act of redemption. Finally, Christmas reminds us of God’s love for His creation, His love – “not willing that any should perish, but that all (both male and female) should come to repentance.” – 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)

Amidst all of the hustle and bustle this Christmas, I pause to remember that there is nothing that I have done that can separate me from God’s love. His promise still stands. If I would just turn to Him and confess my sins, He is faithful and just to forgive me and will cleanse me from all unrighteousness – 1 John 1:9 (KJV). If I would just “believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Him, [I] shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life; abundant life – John 3:16; 10:10b (AMPC).

Friends, this Christmas, be encouraged that what the Lord God has promised you WILL come to pass. He has not forgotten you. He is working all things, all circumstances, your joys and sorrows, your pleasures and pain, and your successes and failures to bring about that which He has promised. Lift your eyes to the heavens and lift your voice declaring, Glory to God in the Highest! You do all things well! You are my Promise Keeper and your promises are yea and Amen!

Now go and have a cheerful and lively Christmas 2020!!

DIG DEEPER:
Bible Study – God Keeps His Promises
Prayer Room – Christmas Prayer

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Prayer: TEMPTATIONS

One of the methods that God allows to teach us warfare is TEMPTATIONS. Temptations may come in the form of bodily conditions, desires, mental states, and outward circumstances. My response to temptations is not to “enter it”; not to yield to its pull on me to sin; not to be diverted from my divine errand; not to lapse from the faith or holiness; nor to rebel against God. Instead, I am expected to use watchfulness and prayer so that I can endure the temptation and find a way to escape that I might be able to bear it (1 Corinthians 10:13). My goal is to be like Jesus; return from the temptation in the power of the spirit (Luke 4:14).

My Father, in heaven, holy is your name. Let your kingdom come. May you will be done in me, in my day, right here on Earth as it is done in heaven.

Father, I look to you for my daily bread: that which you have prepared and provided to sustain me today; that which will give me energy – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Thank you for what I have already received from the Bread of Heaven today. May that which I have eaten strengthen me to not flee or recede from the temptations or wiles of the enemy. But may it empower me to stand unharmed and prepared to face those wiles of the devil.

May I be strengthened in the inner man to be watchful so that I would not yield to the pull to sin; not be diverted from my divine errand; not lapse from the faith or holiness; nor rebel against you Lord. Father, Holy Spirit sensitize my spirit to find ways of escape so that I may be able to bear / endure these temptations.

Holy Spirit, teach me how to pray so that I do not enter these temptations. Thank you for this tool of growth and development. May my hands be taught to war and my fingers to fight.

Father, remember my loved ones, my spiritual brothers and sisters all over this world. May they too receive their daily bread so that they may be empowered to endure their temptations. Dear Lord, consider the weakness of our flesh and teach us how to work with the Holy Spirit so that your right hand and your arm and the light of your countenance can save us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Father , I thank you for commanding victories and deliverances for us today. I thank you that, through you, we shall push down our enemies; and through your name we shall tread them under who rise up against us. I thank you that we can trust and lean upon you. Please continue to instruct us and teach us in the way we should go, guiding and counseling us with your eye. I love you Father. AMEN!!

Matthew 6:13; Matthew 26:41; James 1:12; Galatians 4:14; Judges 3: 1-4; Psalms 44:4; Psalms 32:8

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Birthday Prayer

Today, I celebrate my 48th birthday.

Wow! I have been living on this earth for 48 years and am now coming into an understanding of who I am: who the Lord God has designed, created, and equipped me to be. I am not sure of how many more years I have left on earth but, I am sure that I want to live out the remaining years of my life life being true to God and serving Him. So this is my prayer for the rest of my days:

O Holy Spirit, please teach me to number my days that I might apply my heart to wisdom (Psalms 90:12). Give me a heart that is after Your own heart so that I can serve You AND serve my own generation by carrying out Your program fully and doing all Your will and purpose and counsel (Acts 13:22, 36)

O Holy Spirit, I beg of you to help me to look carefully to how I walk. Help me to live purposefully, worthily, and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as the wise, sensible and intelligent. Holy Spirit, empower me to make the most of my time, buying up each opportunity (Ephesians 5:15-16).

Grant me, Holy Spirit, the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ. Cause the eyes of my understanding to be continually enlightened – flooded with light – so I may understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is (Ephesians 1:17-18; 5:17)

May I be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding that I may live and conduct myself in a manner worthy of You, O Lord, fully pleasing to You in all things and being fruitful in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of You (Colossians 1:9-10).

May I stand perfect (firm and mature in spiritual growth) AND complete in all Your will (Colossians 4:12). May my life bring You glory and cause Your name to be published throughout this earth. Receive the offering of my life and do with it as you see fit, now and forever, AMEN!!

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Prayer: About Intercession

Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your words, for the Holy Scriptures. Thank You for inspiring men of old to write, even as I am being inspired to write today. Thank You for the testimonies of David, Daniel, and Isaiah. Thank You for sharing the story of Your people, the Israelites, with us Gentiles so we can see the light and come along.

O Holy Spirit, thank You for Your leading and guidance. Thank You for being the greatest Teacher ever! Thank You for meeting me where I was both mentally and emotionally this morning and for finding a way to engage me and teach/impart to me knowledge/truth.

Thank You for opening my understanding about INTERVENTION and the role of the heart in causing a transfer of things from the heavenlies to the earth realm (Daniel 10:12). Thank You for showing me the roles of all of the parties involved in causing that transfer to happen: You, Your messenger, agents of the adversary, and ME.

Thank You for reminding me that my job as an intercessor is to STAND IN THE GAP before You, God: to take a stand; to endure, tarry, remain, persist, continue and be steadfast; to hold my ground; AND to station myself. Thank You for emphasizing that this should be my position wherever there is a breach, a gap, an opening, or a broken wall due to the attack or besiegement of the adversary. Thank You for reinforcing to me the necessity for me, as an intercessor, to repel the enemy, even though my life may be exposed to imminent peril. Thanks for revealing that my job, as an intercessor, is to continue interceding until reinforcement comes or until the answer is revealed.

Holy Spirit, may I be like Daniel, one given to prayer; one given to seeking understanding through prayer. Daniel was among the four, who in ALL matters of wisdom and understanding, was 10 times better than all of his peers in all the realm of Babylon. Yet, he continually consulted You for understanding . Holy Spirit, may I also be like David, who always consulted You for direction: what is the next move?

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for instruction in righteousness over these past few days of consecration. I look forward to receive so much more from You. I open my spirit to You. I open my heart and mind (soul) to You. Create in me a heart that is after Your heart. Create in me a spirit that pants after and yields to You. Create in me a mind that is renewed to be as the mind of Christ: humble and obedient.

I give myself to You to be Your student, Your disciple; to follow You and become who God has sanctified and ordained me to be, before He formed me in the belly and before I came out of the womb (Jeremiah 1:5). In Jesus’ name, AMEN!!