REJOICE ESSENTIAL
MAGAZINE
prophecy+ insight + encouragement+ hope+ faith
3RD EDITION
Christian & Spiritual Strong Holds
Best Source Of Encouragement: Testimonies To Increase Your Faith
Meet Evangelist Elizabeth Charity
FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL Prayer Inside
Sex And God’s Order Of Living
Walk in a way that pleases God
What is God saying?
Healthy Living
Read prophetic Utterances inside
Find out the monthly Recipe
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CONTENT INSIGHT
FAITH
Page 06 Christians & Spiritual Strong Holds
Page 20 Obedience Is Key
Page 13 Prayer for Adoration
Page 22 The Sinner’s Prayer Page 24 Meet Evangelist Elizabeth Charity
STRENGTH
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Page 14 Daily Prayers That Bring Changes Page 16 Overcoming Difficult Life Experiences
LIFE Page 30 Sex and God’s Order of Living Page 32 A Father’s Prayer
HOPE Page 18 In Right Standing
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COMFORT Page 34 Prophetic Utterances Page 36 Healthy Living
EXHORTATION Page 38 Testimonies
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Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves is the founder and chief editor of Rejoice Essential Magazine.
Mrs. Kimberly Hargraves
CHEIF EDITOR AND FOUNDER This magazine is dedicated to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are reaching the Nations to Bring The Gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost, the broken, and believers.
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imberly Hargraves is an anointed woman of God who loves to pray and intercede for the people of God. God has entrusted her with many things. He has called her to write prophetically. She is the author of “Overcoming Difficult Life Experiences With Scriptures and Prayers”, “Daily Prayers That Bring Changes”, “Overcoming
Emotions With Prayers.” She is a host of The Kimberly Hargraves Show Radio program. This radio show touches the nations and helps to set the captive free. God has given her wisdom to teach the body of Christ to apply strategies to overcome life obstacles and to bring God the glory from our situations we face in life. She also host a weekly prayer
conference where she prays and flows prophetically to encourage, edify, and comfort the body of Christ. Right now, she is working on several other books: “In Right Standing”, “Obedience Is Key”, “Speak Life: A book of Declarations.” She is also connected to other ministries such as (SMI) Shawn Morris International and Action and Action Ministries.
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CONTRIBUTORS Below are all the contributors who made this month issue of Rejoice Essential possible.
Mr. Jonathan V. Hill
Mrs. Elizabeth Charity
Mr. Brandon Duren
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Mr. Jonathan Hill is the founder of Eliashib Ministries. He is an outstanding teacher and an exhilarating writer.
Mrs. Elizabeth Charity is an anointed woman of God who has experienced the miraculous. God has giving her great influence to expand the kingdom.
Mr. Brandon Duren is a musician who loves to worship. God pours supernatural downloads or songs from heaven. He is a man after God’s own heart.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !!! Apostle Anthony Baxter and Prophetess Donna Baxter are the founder of MBK ministries, Hour of Power teleconference, and Kingdom Encounters radio program. They are truly an inspiration of marriages to the body of Christ. They are full of God’s wisdom and have a heart for the people in the body of Christ.
Mr. Anthony Baxter
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CHRISTIANS & SPIRITUAL STRONGHOLDS
In this article we will explore spiritual strongholds that effect the Christian walk and what we can do to “pull-down” these strongholds as Apostle Paul mentioned. There are several key principles we must know that lead to overcoming strongholds. We will end with a prayer to pull-down strongholds. By Jonathan V. Hill
What is a stronghold?
The picture above is the Aphrodite Temple in Corinth
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tronghold : 1: a fortified place 2: a place of security or sur vival 3 b : a place dominated by a particular group or marked by a particular characteristic [ Merriam -Webster Dictionary] Stronghold : Greek Frourio - militant stronghold Greek Ochiro - capture a stronghold or fortress
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ortress: Hebrew Misgav - To be too strong for; to be lofty, be exalted; to lift high; to protect; to be kept safe.
Earlier this year, while asleep, the words, “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds” were spoken to me. I was having a severe nightmare just before those words were spoken. I was pulled out of that dream as soon as I heard these words. I knew I had read this scripture before, but at the time I did not remember exactly where to find it. After rising out of bed, kneeling to pray, I began to search for this scripture. 2 Corinthians 10:4 is the exact scripture, verbatim. I began to pray
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about what the Lord wanted me to do with this scripture. As I entered into daily prayer and searching God’s Word, it became very clear to me many Christians are susceptible to strongholds and need deliverance from efficacious attacks and struggles. These struggles are efficacious because, sadly, yet truthfully, many Christians may not be walking in the fullness of the power of God in their lives. Some examples may be anger, hurts from the past, bitterness, feelings of rejection, loneliness, feeling inferior, feeling superior, depression and oppression, mental anguish, illness, and perhaps practices that hurt the physical body such as drinking and smoking. You know what struggles you face. Can you identify any strongholds in your life? Of course, the deceiver wants you to think he has the power to control you. He is called the deceiver and the father of lies for a reason (St. John 8:44 & Rev 12:9 King James Version KJV). He has no power to control you unless he makes you believe he can. He does this through lies and fear. Your flesh can also mislead you. You must walk in the Spirit so you do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:16 26 KJV ). My definition of Stronghold: Simply put, a spiritual stronghold is anything that controls you or anything that seeks to deceive you into believing falsehood, thereby causing you to behave in a manner that is against the knowledge of God. As you read this article consider in the forefront of your mind there is no obstacle, fortress, stronghold, impenetrable place, problem, or concern God’s power working through truth can not overwhelm and demolish. God is all powerful and nothing can or ever will defeat Him. Jesus’ resurrection from the grave defeated Satan. He is defeated. That is worth saying again, Satan is defeated! If indeed you have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior, YOU ARE more than a conqueror according to Romans 8:37 KJV. Before we go any further, it is important several historical truths be examined that will later assist when discussing overcoming spiritual strongholds.
Historical Truths First, the Word was made flesh and dwelt among man in the person of Jesus Christ who was both 100 percent man and 100 percent God. He dwelt among man being tempted in every way like we are, yet without sin; Hebrews 4:15 KJV. This scripture says Jesus is our high priest. The purpose of old testament high priests was to be the ultimate religious leader of the the children of Israel. There was no religious leader higher in position than a high priest. High Priests wore the stones of Urim and Thummin stones which allowed them judge the truth from the lie. The people would go the the presiding high priest to know what God would have them do (Numbers 27:21 KJV). On the day of Atonement which took place every tenth day of the seventh month of every year, only the high priest could enter the Most Holy Place behind the veil to stand before God. He would bring the blood of the sacrifice into the Holy of Holies to sprinkle on the mercy seat which was God’s throne (Leviticus 16:14-15 KJV). This is how atonement for sin was made for the people and also for the priest himself. See any similarities here? This is compared to the sacrifice of Jesus himself,how he who knew no sin yet became sin for us, died on the cross as the sacrifice having his blood shed for the redemption of sin. Understanding the importance of the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ is of the utmost importance when dealing with strongholds and spiritual warfare in general. Second, Because of Jesus’ cleansing blood that was shed for the redemption of sin, you and I have the
opportunity to be adopted into the body of Christ. Apostle Paul informed us in the book of Romans chapter 10 that the word is near you even in your mouth for salvation in verses 8 through 13: 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (KJV) Those who have accepted Jesus Christ are His alone and no one can pluck them out of His he and his father’s hand: “My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand” (St. John 10:29 KJV). YOU belong to God. I like the analogy of a shopper. If I purchase a camera from Best Buy with my hard earned money, no one can tell me its not my camera because I bought it. Likewise, you belong to God. You were purchased with the blood of Jesus. You were bought at a price (1 Corinthians 7:23 KJV). Furthermore, consider Isaiah 53: 3 - 5, 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and
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afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. I am convinced the Lord’s atonement for our sins also include the healing of our bodies and minds. Third, Divine Election is in your favor. Ephesians 1: 4 reads, “According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: :5 Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, :6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. The word predestined here is choice not fate. You were chosen by God.
My Personal Struggle & The Armor of God Not too long ago, I began to experience horrible headaches. After seeing my primary doctor no conclusive diagnosis could be determined. One night I was in such pain I visited a local hospital emergency room. After testing, I was told to take a few prescription medications and follow up with my primary doctor again. More testing was ordered. Many possibilities of the cause of my headaches began to flood my mind. It was suggested I go speak with a few people who could pray for me and give me direction. These people indeed spoke several words to me that I did not agree with. Daily, slowly but surely, I developed fear. Fear of several things. I was never a fearful person at all. I would often think of their words which were not helpful. There were times I, a grown man, did not want to be left home alone. Ridiculous right? Why would I develop fear when I knew who God was and what his atonement
Picture: Acrocorinth in background had done for me? Fear had become a stronghold for me. I needed to pull it down. Members of my family began to minister to me regarding this spirit of fear. I poured through scripture to try to understand what was happening to me. One night while watching a minister on Youtube! it all began to make sense for me. I began to recite scripture, specifically 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV says, 7”For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Also, Isaiah 54: 17 KJV, “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” At this point, after having seen my doctor on more than one occasion I was convinced the Word of God must be utilized to overcome this issue in my life. Therefore, when I would awake in the morning I would quote scripture, when in the shower, when in the car, or anywhere I would quote scripture. I would read the Word of God more and more to reestablish and reaffirm the Word that was already hidden in my heart. I was not a new Christian which is why this attack was so surprising to me. I had to live Psalm 27:1 ;”The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?: I began to study Ephesians 6: 10 -19 with new vigor and eagerness to understand spiritual warfare in a deeper more personal way. The following verses are presented in the King James Version: 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of
God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; We are to be strong in the Lord and in the power of HIS might. We can
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do nothing of ourselves. We must rely on Jesus Christ, the true and only high priest as mentioned before. He is the mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). He is there for us always. We put on the armor of God. Even if you understand this armor to be a metaphor, the usage is vitally important in the Christian walk. It is essential. I invite you to look at verse 12 and the command in 13 KJV) : 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand”. Keep in mind the church of Ephesus was established by Apostle Paul in AD 53, 20 years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote the book of Ephesians as a letter to the church of Ephesus in AD 61 while under house arrest in Rome. The point I am making here is this letter was written well after
the resurrection and atonement of Jesus Christ. We must be on guard ready to assist our brothers and sisters who fall under attack, and to repel the enemy with the armor given to us. One of the most important pieces of armor is the belt of Truth. You must know the truth of God’s Word. You must know what the Word says about you and then speak it! You can not fully walk in truth or expect to defeat a stronghold in your life or assist anyone else if you are not walking in the truth yourself. Truth will help guard you and assist in holding all the other pieces of the armor in place. This is the reason why this piece is mentioned first. Wrap it around you tight so that the other pieces are firmly in place. It will guard your heart. By speaking the truth over myself with scriptures such as 2 Timothy 1:7, I became stronger in the Lord. Fear had no choice but to leave. Praise God! The Breast Plate of Righteousness will help us when the enemy tries to remind us of past struggles or hurts and pains. We wear this breastplate
because we have become the righteousness of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21). This is a gift we did not earn. God became sin for us so we might become the righteousness of Christ. Know who you are in Christ. Know who you belong to. Protect your heart. Shod your feet with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace. If your shoes are unconformable you wont be able to march far. If you want to get to where God wants you to go, you must prepare yourself with God’s Word. We have a mandate, a commission in Matthew 28:16 - 20 to take the Gospel to others. Take the Shield of Faith to quench ALL the fiery darts of the wicked one. In the first century, Roman soldiers wore the armor described here in Ephesians 6. The shield was a large shield able to cover most of the entire body. Soldiers moved in unison with these large shields and could not only defend themselves but others as they worked together to repel attacks. Likewise, we are to exercise
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our faith no matter the circumstances we face. Our faith in God can and will quench every fiery dart. As we attack and pull down strongholds we use the shield with confidence knowing we can demolish any obstacle that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. We only accept God’s report not the enemies. The Helmet of Salvation helps protect our head obviously, but moreso is used to defend against doubt and lies the enemy throws at us. We know who we belong to. We accept no doubt from the enemy. We accept nothing from the enemy except his defeat because he is already defeated. The Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God is offensive. We use the word of God to pull-down strongholds, lies, confusion, arguments, false reports, evil, wickedness, and falsehood in general. We should speak the word over ourselves and over those we love. We must share the word as mentioned earlier as well. Word is alive and it is sharp. Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit is often overlooked. Prayer and Supplication is essential for breaking and pulling down strongholds in your life! This is a very strong offensive weapon for any circumstance in your life. Not a day goes by when I am not in my prayer closet sending up prayer not only for myself, but for the saints as well. This is a necessity in the Christian walk. The armor of God helped me breakthrough and pull-down the stronghold of fear in my life. There are many Christians who suffer from fear in their lives. I challenge you to use your internet search engine view all of the many books written by Christian authors regarding fear in the lives of Christians. No matter the circumstance, with the armor of God and the assistance of God there is no stronghold that cannot be defeated, destroyed and pulled-down.
This includes generational curses which are indeed strongholds. For the purpose of this introduction to strongholds I will not expand on those at this time.
Overcoming strongholds The term stronghold or strong hold is only mentioned once in the new testament. 2 Corinthians 10:4, 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”. Yes, the same scripture that was spoken to me in a dream as I examined this I wanted to know why Apostle Paul used this word in his letter to the church. At the time, the young church of Corinth established in AD 50, was struggling with false apostles, teachers and preachers that were questioning Paul’s authority and character. Historians believe these false preachers were most likely Judaizers who asked Corinthian believers of Gentile heritage to follow the Law of Moses. This was a direct attack against the TRUTH of the gospel of Jesus Christ, who had been resurrected some 23 years earlier. The letter of Second Corinthians was written in AD 56. When Paul used the word stronghold or strong hold, he was using a geographic site within the city of Corinth the members of the church could relate to. The city was full of large towers, and notably a fortress, or stronghold at the top of a 1857 feet hill. He used this building as a reference to inform the church the spiritual weapons he would use were mighty enough as if to destroy and pull-down that stronghold within the city. Furthermore, verse :5 of this passage reads, “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ”. The imaginations and every thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ is listed to assure the church and the listeners the false teachers and falsehood in general will not prevail because their lies and deceit would be cast down, pulled-down, destroyed, every thought led away captive. We learned later most of the church repented. Titus delivered this message of good news to Paul when they met in Macedonia in AD 56. What does this mean for you? Why did I include historical facts and truths? When you know the truth my friend you have a precedent to abide by. You see how even the Apostle Paul had to cast down arguments against his authority and leadership in spite of the fact he was chosen by God to be an apostle of Jesus Christ. Likewise, or even more-so we ourselves may fall under attack of strongholds - perhaps it is a continuous attack. Whether it is lies and deceit, falsehood, personal struggles with anger, bitterness, illness, poverty, yes and even disobedience you can overcome it.
Truth This could easily be listed under armor and perhaps should be. You overcome strongholds by knowing and practicing the TRUTH. There is nothing, no struggle you have have that can take authority over you. Don’t allow it. This is truth. Romans 12:2 says, “ And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (KJV). Renew your minds my brothers and sisters. You must renew your mind. Spend more time with Christ and reading his word. Commit the Word of
God to memory. Then practice it. Obey it. Do not accept any false report. In fact, do not receive any report that is contrary to what you have read in the
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Word. You are the head and not the tail (Deuteronomy 28:13). You are the righteousness of Christ. You are nothing less. You have put on the Lord Jesus (Romans 13:14). Believe only the Gospel of Jesus Christ and no other gospel. “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:8 KJV). Use wisdom.
The Armor I strongly recommend knowing the purpose of each piece of armor. Do not forget to pray much my friends. Although we are in the dispensation of grace, you are living in the age of deception. Please be mindful of this at all times. The armor assists in how we are to practice our beliefs and overcome our enemies.
You Have the Power within YOU In Luke 10: 1; 17 - 19, Jesus gave the 70 disciples power over unclean spirits. The 70 returned rejoicing that the spirits were subject to them. In verse 18 Jesus said, “And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.” Satan is defeated! Do not allow his deception to get the best of you dear friends. No matter your struggle you can overcome.You are more than a conqueror. Do not be fooled by the tricks of the enemy. An enemy who uses fear and lies to overwhelm you. Also, “He that is in you is greater than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4 KJV).
Faith Do not allow your faith to waiver. Fear is the total opposite of faith. You cannot have both so make a decision. You have a shield so use it. In fact, without faith it is impossible to please God. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6 KJV). I wish
we all would exercise the faith and patience of Job. If you have not read the story of Job I encourage you to do so. Exercise your faith to pull-down your stronghold.
Rely on God’s Help Trust God to help you break free, pull-down, and destroy strongholds in your life and the lives of your loved ones. There is nothing God cannot do. He asked, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV). The answer is no, absolutely not.
Bind the Strong Man You must first recognize the stronghold for what it is. You must acknowledge it to God and then submit it to God. Many of us are quick to quote James 4:7, Resist the devil and he will flee from you leaving out the other part of the scripture. James 4:7 properly says, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” You see the submit part? That is important and comes before resisting the devil. Once you have submitted to God and asked for his assistance with the stronghold you need to rebuke and bind the strong man. “Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house (Matthew 12:29 KJV). Take authority over what ever is hindering you. Recognize the strong man.If its fear then the strong man is fear. I prayed a prayer that was liberated me by the power of God; you can do the same. Binding the strong man in any circumstance of spiritual warfare is necessary. You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you (Philippians 4:13 KJV). The only stronghold that should remain in our lives is the Lord himself. Nahum 1:7,The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him (KJV).
Prayer Against Strongholds Lord I come to you with praise in my heart and praise on my lips for you alone are God. I thank you Lord for who you are in my life. I thank you Lord that I have you as my advocate, my Lord, my Savior, my God. I denounce anything in my life that would exalt itself against the knowledge of you and that will take me on a path you that does not please you. I thank you that you have given me authority to bind and loose on earth and it will also be done in heaven. I submit myself to you and ask you to forgive me of anything that is unlike you within me Lord. You have given me authority over ALL the power of the enemy as recorded in Luke 10: 18 and 19. I have power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy and nothing will by any means hurt me. In the name of Jesus I bind the strong man of (name what has been bothering you) in the name of Jesus. No weapon formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that rises against me in judgement I shall condemn! My righteous living and obedience to the truth will tear down every stronghold of (name it) in the name of Jesus. I come against it in the name of Jesus. I bind it and take authority over it in the name of Jesus! I cancel and destroy it in the name of Jesus!. I replace the stronghold with victory, peace, truth, healing, and restoration. I am made whole in every way! Lord you are my strength, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer in whom I trust, my buckler, the horn of my salvation, my high tower! I was bought with the precious blood of Jesus at the cross of Calvary. I will trust in you alone and not another. ~Jonathan V. Hill~
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Chapter Excerpt ADORATION
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doration: According to Webster, adoration is the act of paying honor, devotion, and worship. God created us to worship. We all worship something or show acts of adoration: it can be God, your spouse, money, sports, or celebrities. Beware. When you put all these things in front of God, things get out of order. You are creating idols when you invest more time in these than in God. When you put God first, everything else will fall into place. God is a jealous God and he hates idols. What are you idolizing today? Are you showing enough adoration to God our creator? We should praise God in every circumstance which includes good and bad times. Dear Heavenly Father, I will praise your holy name. Psalm 150:1-6 (ESV) says, “Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” I come boldly to your throne and repent for not always showing you adoration in my life. I repent for putting other things before you. Your word warns me in Exodus 20:4 and Isaiah 42:8 that I should not practice idolatry and no other should receive your praise and glory. Matthew 6:33 (KJV) says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Psalm 37:4 (KJV) says, “Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Lord, you are sovereign! Philippians 2:1011(KJV) says, “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Your sovereignty is shown in 1 Chronicles 29:11-14 (ESV). It says, “Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might, and in your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name. “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.”
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evelation 5:13 (ESV) says, “And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!” I declare that I will love the Lord my God with all my heart and with all my soul and with all my mind and with all my strength as in Mark 12:30 and Matthew 22:37. I declare that you will be first place in my life in Jesus name Amen.
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DAILY PRAYERS THAT BRING CHANGES The most encouraging devotional on the scenes! Are you tired of not getting results to your prayers? Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves shares revelatory keys that God gave her! Inside this award winning book contains over 50 anointed prayers to help you breakthrough and bring change. PRAYER FOR CHILDREN Dear Heavenly Father, Lord I thank you for blessing my seed (children) and their Children and my future generations. Lord, I thank you that they will be mighty in the land. Lord, I thank you that they are talented, prosperous, and Godly off-springs. Lord, I pray that they will have favor with God and with men. Lord, thank you for protecting them as they go to school every day and giving your angels charge of them daily. Lord I thank you for guiding their footsteps. Thank you Lord that they are protected from temptation and kept from evil. Lord, thank you for blessing me to raise them according to your word. I pray that the joy of the Lord is their strength. I pray that God will give them inexpressible joy. I pray that they will have a peace of mind because their mind is stayed on Jesus. I declare that no weapon formed against them will prosper and every tongue that rises against them will be condemned. I decree and declare that they will have patience. I pray that they will produce the fruits of the spirit which is love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. I declare that they will have the fear of the Lord and be filled with his wisdom. I pray that they will have increase faith.
I declare that the works of their hands will be prosperous. I declare that they will do great works. I declare that they will not be doubleminded. I declare that they are healthy. I declare that all strongholds and addictions are broken off their lives in the name of Jesus. I declare that they are victorious. I declare that they are as bold as the lion of Judah and they are not ashamed to confess the gospel. I pray that they will turn from evil and do good; they will seek peace and pursue it. I decree that they will listen to what God has told them. I pray that they will love God’s law and nothing can make them stumble. I declare that they will have God’s rest. I declare that they will not be afraid. I declare that they will not be anxious about anything.
I declare that they will cast their cares unto the Lord. I declare that they will stay in the shadow of God’s wings. I declare that God is fighting all their battles. I declare that they are the righteousness of God. I declare that God will deliver them out of all their troubles. I pray that they are talented and blessed. I decree and declare that they are a light in dark places. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
PRAY FOR STRENGTH Dear Heavenly Father, Lord, I thank you for giving me the strength to endure these difficult times. Lord, I bless you. You are my source of life, peace, hope, joy, strength, and prosperity. Lord, I am
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concerned about my circumstances. Lord, bless me to let go and let you handle it. Lord, I realize that by me worrying about my problems, I do not trust you. Also I am not using my faith when I worry. My faith is a force and power that allows you to operate in my life. Lord, you want all the glory so that’s why it is important for me to let go and stop worrying. Lord, you will receive all the glory because you are turning my situation around as I pray. Luke 21:36 (ESV) says, “But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” Lord, at my weakest you are the strongest. Lord, I decree and declare that the joy of the Lord is my strength. I thank you Lord that this is only a test and it shall pass. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV) says, “ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Lord, your word says in 1 Peter 5:7 to casts your cares upon you, because you care for me. I refused to be worried about this vast problem any longer. Lord with you all things are possible and you specialize in doing the impossible. Lord, bless me not to magnify my mountains any longer. I declare that you will make my mountains into molehills. Exodus 14:14 (NKJV) says, “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV) says, “Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God,
bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” I declare that I will confess this scripture when worries try to flood my mind. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) says, “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” Zechariah 9:12 (NKJV) says, “Return to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope. Even today I declare that I will restore double to you.” I declare that my latter days are better than my former days as in Job 42:12. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for joy and peace that I am feeling now. Thank you Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
NO TEMPTATION Dear Heavenly Father, Lord I bless your name. Lord I pray Luke 22:40 over myself that I do not fall into temptation. Lord, I thank you for always providing a way of escape and not putting more on me then I can bear. Lord, bless me to put on the mind of Christ today. Lord, give me wisdom
and guidance as I go throughout my day. Lord, bless me to surround myself with positive like- minded people. Lord, send Godly people across my path to encourage me. I cover my home, my mind, and my family with the blood of Jesus. I command the power of darkness to be made Jesus footstool. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” James 4:7 says, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Lord based on Luke 9:1, I know that I have all power and authority over demons. Luke 10:19 says, ““Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” I command any spirit that is not of God to flee from my presence right now in the name of Jesus. I release angelic hosts to protect me in Jesus name. Thank you Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen. Available on Amazon.com
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THE BEST DEVOTIONAL This is a life changing testimonial. God is a God wh does the impossible no matter how impossible your situation is, God can turn it around. This book shows how God can turn your situation around.
BECOMING A BETTER SPOUSE Jason was an entrepreneur and he had his own trucking business. He was gone from home five days out of the week. His wife had become ill and needed Jason at home more often. Jason had enough savings and could’ve sold his business or stayed at home but he put his job before his sick wife. His wife felt lonely and rejected by Jason. These feelings lead to distance between Jason and his wife and they started to grow apart. His wife constantly complained to Jason, that she wish he could
make time for her. Jason’s heart grew hard and he was set in his ways. His wife was hurt and had feelings of inadequacy. She left Jason. Initially Jason was prideful and refused to tell his wife how he felt. Over time, he came to his senses and realized just how much he loved and missed his wife. He tried to get his wife back over and over but she was reluctant. Jason did not know what else to do except cry out to God. Over a year time span, God transformed Jason into a new man. Jason realized what was
truly important in life so he sold his business and got a job with better hours. His wife noticed a change in Jason and he eventually won her over to the Lord. Now Jason and his wife are now happier than they were before. Are you making time for your mate and making them feel important in your life? Did you know that your spouse is a gift from God? God is a God of order. Your job should not come before your spouse. The order in life should be God, your spouse, your children, and then your career. 1 Corinthians 11:13 says.
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“But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.” There is strength in numbers and prayers are more effective when two are in agreement. Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” Marriage should be about oneness and not individuality. Genesis 2:24 says,” Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife; and they shall be one flesh.” If we submit to God’s will we can be the Godly man/ woman and husband/wife that God wants you to be. Below are two sets of prayers, one for men and the other for women. Let’s pray: Dear Heavenly Father (Men), Proverbs 18:22 says, “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” Genesis 2:18 says, “Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 1 Peter 3:7 says, “Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” Ephesians 5:25 says, “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” Ephesians 5:28 says. “In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” Lord, help me to submit to your will so I can be the Godly husband that you created me to be. In Jesus
name Amen. Dear (Women),
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Ephesians 5:22 says, “Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord.” Proverbs 14:1 says, “The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.” Proverbs 31:10 says, “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” Proverbs 19:14 says, “House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” 1 Peter 3:1 says, “Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives. Lord, help me to submit to your will so I can be the Godly wife that you created me to be. In Jesus name Amen.
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Who is your role model? Is your role model someone who markets sexual behavior, the fast life, and violence? Or is your role model someone who has great standards, walks in integrity, and is a good example to you? Unfortunately, this is not the case in our younger generation. Young girls are looking up to half naked woman with low standards as their models. Young boys are looking up to men who have no respect for women, who sells drugs, and who are irresponsible. Proverbs 3:31-32 says, “Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways, for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.” We should not be envious of someone who is wicked or beautiful on the outside but ugly in the inside. The wicked are like grass that will soon wither (Psalm 37:2). Sadly, they will not have everlasting life. You want to please God and not be an abomination to Him. You don’t want to become God’s enemy because you will perish. Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God (James 4:4). Ask God to give you a positive role model that will help you grow spiritually and be an excellent example for all areas of your life. Is your role model pleasing or displeasing to God? Dear Heavenly Father, Lord, I repent of my sins. Forgive me. Lord, give me wisdom. Help me make better choices in life. I pray that you surround me with Godly influences and remove the wrong people out of my life. Father, send me the people in my life that will help me grow in you. Proverbs 11:20 says, “The LORD detests those
whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.” God I want to be pleasing in your sight. I want to be like Jesus Christ. I decree that I will avoid strife. I decree that I will be ready for every good work. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen. Do you ever wonder what people will say about you when you are dead and gone? It is sad how many people try to find something good say about someone who was evil, cruel hearted, and wasted their life away at their funeral. Contrarily, when a noble, just, kind hearted person passed away, people can genuinely say great things about them at their funeral. Proverbs 10:17 says ,” The memory of the just is blessed: but
the name of the wicked shall rot.” What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? Are you leaving seeds of injustice and discord? Or are you leaving seeds of love, wealth, and wisdom etc. If you aren’t right with God then you can start today because tomorrow is never promised to anyone. You could be here today and gone tomorrow. Make your life on this earth count. You can influence others around you in a positive way. You too can make a difference just as the great men and women who paved the way before you in history. Every day that you are on this earth is another opportunity to be a blessing to someone. Don’t be a stumbling block to someone or Satan’s puppet anymore. Time to
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re-evaluate yourself; what will people say about you when you are dead and gone? Dear Heavenly Father, I come boldly to your throne of grace to obtain mercy in my time of need (Hebrews 4:16). I repent Lord, for my sins. Forgive me. I want to leave a great legacy behind when I leave this earth. I want my life to count Lord. Lord, I want you to get the Glory out of my life. I want to be a blessing to others and not a reproach. Psalm 34:16 says, “but the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.” Lord, I want to be in right stand with you. Wash me in the blood of Jesus. Father, make me over and
form me into the image of your son. Thank you, Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name. Amen. Did you know that God desires to bless you? When your ways pleases Him you are a prime candidate for a blessing. You may feel like you are doing everything right but nothing is happening. Be patient because your season of blessing is near. Psalms 119:1 says, “Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.” You are blessed because you are walking uprightly and you have the favor of God upon your life. Psalm 84:11 says, “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing
does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Luke 11:13 says, “If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” God knows how to compensate you for all the hell that you went through. Every storm has an expiration date. God will give you double for your trouble if you just hold on. James 1:17 says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” God will bless you beyond your wildest imaginations. Continue to walk blamelessly. Remain faithful to Him through the tough times. Your season of hardship will not last always. Dear Heavenly Father, I come boldly to your throne to obtain mercy in my time of need. I repent for my disbelief and my lack of faith. Father Help my unbelief. Lord, increase my faith so it fails me not. I bind up the spirit of impatience off me right now in the name of Jesus. You desire to bless me God and I know you haven’t forgotten about me. Psalm 85:12 says, “The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest.” God you are so faithful. 2 Peter 2:9 says, “Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the Day of Judgment.” Lord, I am so thankful for your mercy that you will not allow this trial to last forever. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
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THE BENEFITS OF OBEDIENCE
Wouldn’t you like to have everything that God promised you? No more lack but to be prosperous in all areas of your life? Wouldn’t you like God’s blessing to overtake you? Read a couple of chapters from Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves’ new book!
God is looking for some obedient people. Will you be obedient? There are many benefits when you obey God. Here are five benefits of obeying God: 1) Obedience brings blessings while disobedience brings troubles (Deuteronomy 28) 2) Obedience brings a successful life (Joshua 1:8) 3) Entrance in heaven (Matthew 7:21) 4) Mercy of God (Exodus 20:6) 5) God will be your God and work out things for your good (Jeremiah 7:23) Did you know when you Obey God, blessings follow? A couple of days ago, God told me to do something absolutely ridiculous. I obeyed him and the next day, I received a financial blessing. Sometimes God tests us to see if we will obey him and stay faithful to him. When you obey God, God will call you his friend (John 15:14). When you obey God, it shows that you love him (John 14:15). Obedience is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22). God will bless you for your obedience; it may be or may not be financially. Whatever way God chooses to bless you, just know he will do as he promised. Obey God no matter what and be blessed with his many benefits that he loads us with daily and more. What is God telling you to do today? Dear Heavenly Father,
I come humbly to your throne of grace and confess and repent for not always obeying you. Lord, I desire to please you. I bind up the spirit of rebellion and disobedience off my life right now in the name of Jesus. I decree that I will step out in faith and obey you Lord no matter what. Thank you Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen . Do you desire to please God? Obedience is one way that can please God. You can start being obedient to God by obeying his word. This means that children need to honor their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3). This means to obey and submit yourself to those who rule over you like teachers, pastors, leaders, etc. because they watch over your soul (Hebrews 13:17). God is a God of order and not confusion. When you act out of character (people who are unteachable and feel like they know everything) and try to do things your way, you are being disobedient. Your disobedience brings you outside of God’s will for your life. Being in God’s will is the safest place to be. When you are obedient to God and stay in his will you will then experience all the wonderful things (blessings) that God has for you which includes favor, provision, peace, protection and so much more. Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you and love you. Lord, I want to please you. I bind up the spirit of disobedience and rebellion off my life right now in the name of Jesus. Lord, I will honor and submit myself to the people who you put over me in the name of Jesus. Lord, I will walk in humility. Lord, you give grace to
the humble but oppose the proud. I decree that I will obey you Lord. Thank you Lord for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen. Are you in a trial and tribulation? Sometimes God will test you to see if you are faithful to him during the tough times. It is important to obey God so you don’t prolong your blessings or stay in the wilderness and complete the cycle again. Abraham passed the test when God told him offer up his son Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham went in faith and believed that God would raise his son from the dead. Abraham trusted God. God did not allow Abraham to sacrifice his son and provided a ram in the bush. Since Abraham obeyed God, God blessed him and multiplied his offspring (Genesis 22). Will you obey God and pass your test so he can bless you too? Dear Heavenly Father, Lord, I ask you to create a pure heart in me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Lord, bless me to please you and obey your commands. Lord, I love you so I will obey you. I decree that I will pass the test. I decree that you will increase and multiplied everything that was lost or stolen from me because I obey you. Thank you, Lord that you are faithful and you will get me through tough times. Thank you for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
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SINNER’S PRAYER Salvation is the best gift that anyone can possibly have. Sometimes we get weary on our journey with the Lord. Sometimes we fall down in life. Sometimes we get lukewarm when God prefers you to be either hot or cold. No matter what God wants to give you another chance to get it right.
Sinner’s Prayer Did you know that time is short? Everyone has an expiration date! You will not live forever! You never know when it’s your time to go. It could seem like a normal day, but then someone ends up passing away un-expectantly. Think about how many people you hear who went to work and never came back home. We see this often, where someone is here today and gone tomorrow. For instance, a plane crashes suddenly and many innocent lives are lost.
Psalm 103:15 says, “Man’s days are like the grass.” The grass will eventually wither and die. This life is a journey and we need to realize that this is not our final home. What we do here on earth determines our final resting place, heaven or hell. Jesus wants to have a relationship with you as you go through this journey in life. Don’t spend another day living with Jesus as your Lord and savior. Read this prayer out loud if you want Jesus to come inside of your heart. Lord, I believe that you died on the cross for my sins. Romans 10:19 says, “Be-
cause, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. “ I make you Lord and Savior of my life. Lord, I desire to have a relationship with you. Lord, I confess any sins of ___________. I repent Lord for all my sins. Wash me in your blood in Jesus name. Lord, I want to spend eternity with you once I leave this earth. I ask you for forgiveness. Lord, I pray that I will walk in a manner that is pleasing to you in Jesus name Amen.
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Adultery I will flee fornication. This is the only sin that is committed against the body (1 Corinthians 6:18). I will not commit fornication but be watchful for the traps of the enemy. I will keep and honor my marriage vows. Whoever puts away their spouse, except for fornication and marries someone else commits adultery. Whoever marries them commits adultery also. I will keep away from the evil man or woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange man or woman (Proverbs 6:24). I shall not commit adultery (Exodus 20:14). I will honor my marital vows. The fearful, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, whoremongers, sorcerers, idolaters, and liars shall have their part in the lake of fire and brimstone; which is the second death (Revelation 21:8). I have heard that it was said, “I shall not commit adultery (Matthew 5:27).� I bind up the spirit of Jezebel who destroys marriages in the name of Jesus.
Rebuke I rebuke the works of the flesh which is adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, quarreling, rivalry, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, reviling, and such like. If I do such things I will not inherit the Kingdom of God (Galatians 5:19-21). Lord, your will is for me to be sanctified. I will abstain from fornication (1 Thessalonians 4:3). I will have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them (Ephesians 5:11).
Till death to me and my spouse apart; I will not remarry while my spouse is still alive because I will be known as an adulterer (Romans 7:3).
Lord, bless married men to be watchful of strange women. For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil but her end is as bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword (Proverbs 5:3-4).
Lord, I will follow your laws. No whoremonger, unclean person, covetous man, who is an idolater, will inherit the kingdom of Christ and of God (Ephesians 5:5).
Lord, you command that the married should not depart from each other. If they depart, they need to be reconciled to each other (1 Corinthians 7:10-11).
No temptation has overtaken me that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let me be tempted beyond my ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that I may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13).
My body is a member of Christ. I refuse to make it a member of a harlot. God forbid. I decree that two shall become one flesh (1 Corinthians 6:15-16).
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it (Ephesians 5:25).
My body is not fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body (1 Corinthians 6:13). I will walk in honestly (Romans 13:13).
A whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit (Proverbs 23:27). Lord, let me not be deceived by anyone who is not my spouse. Lord, I bind up the spirit of adultery and divorce in the name of Jesus. Lord, I pray that husbands will love their wives as they love themselves; wives will reverence their husbands (Ephesians 5:33). I am a saint of God and fornication, uncleanness, or covetousness will not be named among me (Ephesians 5:3). Lord, I am in awe of you. I am mandated to love and treat my spouse right because I fear you. God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7). Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:22). Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband (1 Corinthians 7:3). God you hate divorce. Lord, if I confess my sins, you are faithful and just to forgive me, and cleanse me from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
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MEET EVANGELIST ELIZABETH CHARITY Evangelist Elizabeth Charity is a powerful woman of God. God has used her mightily to bring change to the atmosphere around her. She opens up and shares her testimony that shows that there is nothing impossible with God.
I came from a very dysfunctional home and lived in Montpelier, Virginia. My childhood wasn’t a very good life and what kept my sanity was my believing in Jesus at a very early age. I was ten years old when I gave my life to Christ. My mother use to make sure that we will go to Sunday school and Church. She would send the children to Sunday and School and church by the way of the Church Sunday School bus. I realized what a blessing that was now. But at the time, it was a way to go to Sunday school and Church and to escape from what was going on at home. I loved my mother and father in fact of the situation, but I believe it was because I found the Lord at an early age and he and I began to have conversation together. I remember when my younger sister was sick and my step-father had to take her to the hospital, I heard the doctor said
that my sister was not going to live through the night. I start praying for my sister and I dedicated and consecrated my life to God then at the age of 12 years old. My sister was healed and came home. I knew that God heard prayers. I started teaching Sunday school at 17 years old. I taught the children from the age of 5 and 6 years old. Then I start teaching the teenagers. At the age of 21, I got married to Woodrow Harris and I continue to work in the church as a Sunday school teacher with teenagers. The teenagers liked to come to my house all of the time. We did outreach in the community and started a Junior Missionary Circle, where the youth would help the elderly in the community. The ministry was growing and God blessed me with two sons from my marriage. The mar-
riage didn’t work and I divorced my husband after 12 years, and I took my two sons and we moved to Richmond, Virginia. We were living in Caroline County during that time. After divorcing my husband, from that experience, I wrote a book entitled “With Christ the Sun Rose in My life. “ It is a book of poetry, love poems to God. It share the pains, anger, and suffering I had experienced as a child and wife. I found an emotional healing by writing that book. At that time God said that he was going to use my life to perform miracles. God took me into more ministry as a single black woman raising 2 black sons in Richmond in the 90’s and becoming unemployed. Richmond rated as 3 in the nation for homicide and I didn’t want my sons to become a part of the statistics. From that experience, I wrote the
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welfare to work program and gave it to the former Governor George Allen of Virginia and he adopted it as Welfare to work program. He gave me a grant for $69,000.00 and it was implemented in Richmond, Virginia. My purpose to the Body of Christ is I am an intercession prayer warrior and through pray, God uses me to bring about social changes in the earth to help make people lives well through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the works of my hands. God uses me to speak words to edification, comfort, and exhortation to the body of Christ.
I remarried in 1995, to Oliver Charity, who was a man of God and good father. He helped birth the young men prison ministry and he, my son and I would go into the juvenile detention center and minister to the young men in there. He died from the complications of AIDS in 2000 and I had contracted it from him. Using the word of God and praying God healed me from AIDS and restored my health. From this marriage and experience I wrote the book- God’s Call Girl. It tells the story of the miracles that God has performed in my life. I am still doing ministry and have gone back to George Mason University to obtain a BIS Bachelor of Individualized Study degree in Social Entrepreneurship – Transforming the Offenders into Social Entrepreneurs. I am graduated in May 2015 from George Mason University and I have applied for the M.A.I.S. program that is a Master Degree in Social Entrepreneurship Society. In November 2013, as a widow and a student at George Mason University, I purchased a piece of property with an old house on it, without money. I want to renovate the house into a non-traditional career center for the young men and women coming out of incarceration for job training and em-
ployment. I am meeting with policy makers to spend more money for education instead of incarceration. You can read more about that on my website at www.yciyos.org. I am continuing to stand on God’s word for healing, prosperity, salvation and deliverance for sinners. I have written another book, “The Power to Obtain Wealth. “ I am starting a Healing Our Community Tour to restore cities that are being destroyed from violence. We can use this program to produce economic growth, small business development and to rebuild the city. To prepare me for this, God is putting together a group of people who will go with me in the city and share the gospel of Jesus Christ and at the same time provide workshops for the people to help build the city. He is having me to go on College Campuses and start a Social Entrepreneurship Society Organization where the college students will have the opportunity to reach out and help the juvenile offenders while they are in jail. This will provide reformation for education and juvenile justice. Please review attached brochure. My next Healing Our Community Forum Tour is in Baltimore, Maryland.
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WHY I AM A WORLD CHANGER What is a world changer? A world changer is someone who changes the policies of laws that are effective to bring about social reform which improves the standard of life for many. According to my definition, I am a world changer. I want to touch and change the population who has been destiny to fail and live life without purpose or hope. That population is juveniles who lives in the juvenile detention center and believe that the prison system is a way of life in which they should live because there isn’t a better way. According to Alexander, Michelle , Race to Incarcerate, imagine the impact on African American Communities where one in three black boys will grow up to do time. You hear less talk on preventing crime through jobs and education (2013, p.16). To touch the depth and the very essence of these individual’s lives have given me a purpose driven life and have directed me to come to George Mason University to get a Master degree in Social Entrepreneurship. Why did I come to George Mason University? When I came to George Mason University in January, 2013, my hopes were to receive a degree in Business Management, because I had an Associate of Art degree from Strayer University in Business Administration. I was convinced by Mark A. Sistek, Academic Advisor, Advising Director in the Bachelor of Individualize Studies (BIS )department to go for a BIS degree in which I could write a curriculum using the disciplines that could develop my passions and dreams into social reforms and can change the lives and the worlds where the juvenile offenders lived.
George Mason University offers diversity, accessibility, education, innovation and social entrepreneurship. I have always worked in the “Corporate World” and have been involved in youth development. In 1995, I became very active in the welfare to work program by helping to write the Virginia initiative Welfare to Work Program. I am the founder of Youth Outreach Services a nonprofit 501c3 organization which help at-risk youth with job training programs. Governor George Allen gave me a grant for the program. Also, I am the President of Youth Corporation, a Publishing and Production Company, where I have wrote and published 3 books and produced a weekly television program on local television stations. It was the tasted of accomplishment and change. I believe that was my first taste of being a world changer. I have worked with at- risk teens and juvenile offenders for over 20 years. I have volunteered in local Juvenile Detention centers and did a case study and developed a 12 week job readiness mentor program. When I came to George Mason University, I had the opportunity to put together the disciplines; criminology, psychology, business, communication and sociology to enhance the 12 week job readiness mentor program through the BIS program. In October, 2013, I organized the GMU Social Entrepreneurship Society for the students on George Mason Fairfax Campus. I will graduate in May, 2015 with a Bachelor degree in Social Entrepreneurship with a concentration in Transforming
the Ex-Juvenile Offender into a Social Entrepreneur. Two years later after arriving at George Mason University, on January 13, 2015, I had the opportunity to go and meet with the Speaker of the House Bill Howell, Director of Policy Maker of Virginia Reform Initiative, Policy Director. According to the Washington post dated February 8, 2015 in the article, “Massive resistance,” again; it stated that in the 1950s was then Senator Harry F. Byrd Sr., who regarded excluding blacks from educational opportunities as a great and principal cause. Today, the political heirs of the Byrd Organization, mainly rural and exurban Republicans’ are led by Del. William J. Howell (R-Stafford), speaker of the House of Delegates in Richmond. I introduced Youth Outreach Services 12 week job readiness mentor program to him, explaining to Del William J. Howell that this program has a history for reducing recidivism and create social entrepreneurs, it is cheaper to educate than to incarcerate. And it can bring forth economic growth and development from the social entrepreneurs who will be birth from the implementation of it. This is a durable program that can change this generation and the generations to come. I am hoping this can become a statewide program, the blueprint and model for Virginia. To accomplish this I am willing to take the next necessary steps to obtain my Master Degree in Social Entrepreneurship; in doing so I am helping to set this genera-
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tion free to dream and make their dreams a reality. Faced with such opposition from the state, I am hoping that George Mason University will live up to its motto “diversity, accessible, education, innovation, and entrepreneurship” and help me to make the 12 week job readiness mentor program a pilot program between George Mason University and Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center . Using George Mason students to go into Fairfax Juvenile Detention Center to become mentors to the juvenile offenders and teach the 12 week job readiness mentor program to help them reenter into society, obtain education opportunities, job training and offer assistance in preparing them for college. This will bring about education and juvenile justice reform from within the Juvenile Detention Center walls. From the development and implementation of Youth Outreach Services 12 week job readiness mentor program and the building of the non-traditional career center, there will be job training and small business development for college stu-
dents and their mentees. The assessment that will be taken from the students experiences (the first 5 weeks) will address the juvenile offenses that the students were arrested for through the judicial system. This will help give solutions to offenses through student’s participation during the assessment phrase with self awareness and the ability to reform and transform through therapeutically practices. The next step is the cognitive skills which involved integrative work, ranging from critical thinking to sensitivity to bias and ethical issues. They will learn skills from hands on job training and trades in the renovation of a non-traditional career center and the small business developed in the facility. This will help them develop a conscious of right and wrong way of thinking and the desire to change and formulate the concepts. This will help develop views of knowledge, learning and building student’s capacity to recognize and evalu-
ate from the student’s perspective (the last 7 weeks).They will apply their training by becoming fully employed in the non-traditional career center and/or with other participating businesses. The entrepreneurship training will develop business principles through applied technology will create self-worth and restrains from previous life-styles. Businesses and community can become involved through Reality Education Television (RETV) which is owned and operated by social entrepreneurs and the social business community , it gives businesses the opportunity to do social advertisement for their favorite nonprofit and education organization. Businesses from Fairfax Chamber of Commerce will help students with internship, job shadowing, and fundraising will sent out a positive message about the business to the public and communities to generate more businesses.
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REDUCING RECIDIVISMTRANSFORMING THE JUVENILE OFFENDERS TO SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS
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“Richmond bottomed out in 1994: one city councilman went off to rehab for his heroin problem and another was in hot water for not paying utilities and renting out condemned property, enrollment at VCU dropped, the city recorded the nation’s 19th largest population decline since 1980, Richmond made the wrong end of Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live list, and by the end of the year had tallied a record 161 homicides. With recent years showing the lowest body counts since 1961, the city’s population back up over 200,000, and VCU having greatly expanded, it is difficult to imagine that mid-1990s Richmond was ever real.” (chpn. n e t / n e ws / 2 0 1 0 / 0 8 / 1 5 / Richmond-1994_147837 In 1994, Richmond rated third in the Nations for homicide and being a single mother with two black sons, I didn’t want my sons to be one of the statistic, therefore, I developed and implemented a nonprofit 501c3 organization, Youth Outreach Services. In 1994, the organization was approved for a grant to start a Job Training Program by the former Governor George Allen and he used it as the Virginia Initial Welfare to work program in 1995. Now, twenty (20) years later, I am graduating from George Mason University with a BIS (Bachelor of Individualized Study) degree with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship that is transforming the juvenile offenders into social entrepreneurs. My main objective is using a 3-pronged approach; business, educa-
tion and community service. The University establishes a mindset that the student must educate themselves and give back to receive a reward. Therefore, I organized a George Mason University Social Entrepreneurship Society on campus. The rewards to the students are an internship through the businesses who participate in GMU Social Entrepreneurship Society, where they can receive own hands experience in their major and receive academic credit. They give back by mentoring a juvenile offender and help them to transition back into society. To develop and implement this equation, I used my nonprofit organization Youth Outreach Services as and Experimental Lab this summer to implement YOS 12 week job readiness mentor program. We had college students who need community services hours to come and work with Youth Outreach Services and we had them to work in managerial positions to mentor the other students who participated in the program. They can turn their community services hours into workforce development by applying for employment and using their community services hours as references. The l results of getting a degree in Social Entrepreneurship – Reducing recidivism are as following: • Ex-juvenile Offenders receives mentoring and financial support to help reduce Recidivism from the businesses that participate
in the mentoring program and receive positive publicity through Reality Education Television. RETV is taking the education out of the classroom and bringing it into the community. Reality Education Television is a partnership with George Mason’s Social Entrepreneurship Society (SES). This student-led organization, works in the community, to help Reduce Juvenile Delinquency by Providing Juvenile Justice. • Although RETV is created by Youth Corporation Inc. (Business factor) it is owned and operated by the Social Entrepreneur and the Business Community. Discover how your business can turn Social Capital into Social Change. • Employment & Rehabilitation can Reduce Recidivism and save the Communities precious resources. • Develop and implement a non-traditional Career Center for Business &Job Development. • Submit Research Analysis results to Policy makers in Congress and General Assembly to provide more funding for education instead of incarceration. In January, 2015, I had the opportunity to submit my research analysis results to the Speaker of the House, Delegate Bill Howell. And in April, 2015, I had the opportunity to submit my research analysis results To Congressman Robert J. Wittman.
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SEX AND GOD’S ORDER OF LIVING We know how the world views sex because it is everywhere. However, how does God feel about sex? What is the best way to walk in a manner that pleases God?
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People of God we are living in a time that reminds me of the beginning. In (Gen 6:5) the wickedness of man was great. Every intent of the heart was evil. Sounds like today doesn’t it? With the passing of laws that are permitting same sex marriages, the media promoting sex and the killing of baby’s it’s only the mercy of God that He hasn’t destroyed America. There is a strong spirit that over the past 40 years has led many into sexual sins. People of God this isn’t ok. In the sixties it was sex, drugs and rock and roll.
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othing has changed it’s just gotten worse with rap music programming the minds of our kids. The word tell us what the Lord desired with man from the beginning. He said be fruitful and multiply (Gen 1:27) but when he brought down the spirit of women and took the rib of a man and created her He told them that a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast
to his wife and they shall be one flesh (Gen 2:24)
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atan hates marriage because it symbolizes the marriage between us (the bride) and Christ (the bridegroom). So of course He wants to break up and recreate togetherness on the earth that will fulfill the desire of the flesh and go against the instruction God gave in the beginning. Some believe that man can have many wives as they did in the Old Testament, then there is the other side that believes contrary to the ways of living of old.
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e must get back to living life as we were created to live it when it comes to courting and marriage. Today most young adults have no clue what courting means. And their motive of being with the individual there with (boyfriend or girlfriend) is fleshly and not of God. Many today live with their significant other and aren’t thinking about marriage, but are doing everything married
people are given the ability to do. Why is this? Does not the bible say in (1Cor 6:18) to flee from sexual immorality.
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nd multiple sex partners ties you too many different people and spirits (soul ties) and you wonder why you can’t forget about jimmy from 6yrs ago or Sally from 4yrs ago. You are tied in the spirit to them.
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he act of sex in the eyes of God is marriage. The ceremony is to let the people on the earth know you’re joined to that person, and the night of the ceremony is where you tie the knot in the spirit (soul tie). Many are walking around tied in there soul to many people and don’t even know it and wonder why they keep going back. We must break the soul ties to those and repent for our sin and began to live a life for Christ.
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he bible say’s in (Gal 5:16) walk in the spirit and you won’t satisfy the lust of the flesh. If you are living with someone, are you desiring to marry them? If so what is the hold up? And women/ men, why give what they want and your still waiting for a commitment for life (marriage)? God isn’t pleased. The word say’s be in the word but not of the world (1 john 2:15). You can keep yourself from sexual sins. It’s not easy but nothing easy is worth
~Prophet Anthony Baxter ~ To find out more about this ministry go to http://www. mbkministries.com/
Apostle Anthony Baxter and Prophetess Donna Baxter
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A FATHER’S PRAYER Being a father isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can be stressful. Sometimes it can be very joyful. However, children are a blessing from the Lord. God will be with you through it all. With God’ s help you will have great success with fatherhood.
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exalt you! You are so great! I will praise you with everything that I have within me. I thank you for your grace and mercy. I humble myself. I am
nothing but you are everything to me. I am thankful for the small things. Since I am faithful for the small things you will make me ruler over much (Matthew 25:23). I am thankful that I get to experience fatherhood and I do not take that for granted. I repent Lord for my sins. I repent for my
thoughts! Sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by society because of the expectation of me being a man. I ask you for forgiveness. Forgive me for complaining and not praying as much as I should.
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hank you for keeping my mind when I had rough days. Thank you for patience and peace when things around me become chaotic. Forgive me for not always putting you in first place. I thank you in advance for the good things that you have in store for me. Lord, make me into the man that you want me to be. Help me be the husband and the Father that you created me to be.
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ord, I will remain faithful to you because you have never giving up on me. Lord, bless me to walk into my destiny and become the man who you want me to be. I pray that my wife and my children can see me the way you see me. Lord, I decree that I will seek you first and your righteousness and everything else will be added unto me (Matthew 6:33).
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ord, bless me to feel good about myself. I decree that I am blessed and highly favored because the Lord is with me (Luke 1:28). I decree Psalm 139:14 that I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Lord, bless me with wisdom so I can raise my children in your ways.
decree Malachi 4:6 that and he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. God you loved so unconditionally because John 3:1617 says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to conphesians 6:4 says, “Fademn the world, but in orthers, do not provoke der that the world might be your children to anger, saved through him.” Help but bring them up in me to love my children just the discipline and instruchow you loved your son. tion of the Lord.” Colossians 3:21 says, “Fathers, do not less me to be faithful provoke your children, lest and remain steadfast. they become discouraged.” Proverbs 20:6 says, Psalm 103:13 says, “As a fa“Many a man pro- ther shows compassion to claims his own steadfast his children, so the Lord love, but a faithful man shows compassion to those who can find? James 1:17 who fear him.” says, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from ord, bless me to love the Father of lights with my children with your whom there is no variation love. Lord, bless me to or shadow due to change.” teach my children your I thank you in advance for my harvest because I know laws. Proverbs 22:6 says, that my work is not in vain. “Train a child in the way he
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should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I decree that I will teach my children about your ways and about your goodness. I decree that they will have long life. I decree that my seeds will be mighty in the land. Psalm 112:2 says, “His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.”
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decree that my children will live in your presence Lord (Psalm 102:28). I decree that my children are blessed and they will inherit the land (Psalm 25:13). Every evil assignment against me and my family I cancel it in the name of Jesus. I plead the blood of Jesus upon us right now. I break all demonic strongholds off my family. I decree that I will take care of my home because my home is my first ministry.
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decree that I will be the best father that I can possibly be because I am a child of the most High God. Lord, give me a burden for prayer and show me what to pray. Lord, protect me and my family and give your angels charge over us. I decree that my family and I will be prosperous in all things. I command divine alignment in every area of my life and my family’s life. Thank you Father for answering this prayer in Jesus name Amen.
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These are words that the Holy Spirit gave to Prophetess Kimberly Hargraves during her prayer time.
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od says He has you. He says He knows what He is doing. He hasn’t forgotten about you because your name is written on the palm of His
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od says spends time with him. Yesterday’s time doesn’t make up for today’s time.
od says If you follow my statutes, everlasting joy will be on your head. All your sorrows will flee away. I am the life source of joy because in my presence is the fullness of joy. od says that He is the Wonderful Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Give your problems to me and I will work it out. od says if you want to see my manifestations in your life, line yourself up with my word. Some things I will not release until you set yourself in position and get in right standing with me.
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od says You may be feeling lonely but don’t forget I am with you and I will never forsake you. I am the father to the fatherless and mother to the motherless and a husband to the widow. Put your confidence in me. od says trust the process. Don’t worry. I know how to get you to your destination.
od says I miss hearing from you. I miss spending time with you. You have let the work of the ministry take you away from me. Doing my work is not the same thing as spending time with me. Prioritize and put me first. e all go through trials in life but as you face difficulties remember to keep your mind stayed on Jesus and He will keep you in perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3). Today I declare that you will experience God’s faithfulness so you don’t have to worry or doubt. Trust God because his word will not disappoint.
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eep pressing forward! Your breakthrough is right around the corner! Your prayers are not in vain. May God grant you the desires of your heart.
Today I declare 3 John 1:2 over you may prosper and that you may be in good health, as your soul prospers.
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rayer changes things. Begin to speak life over your circumstances. Begin to thank God for the end results. Today I declare 2 Thessalonians 3:16 that The Lord of peace himself gives you peace at all times in every way. May The Lord be with all of you.
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rayer is the key to the heart of God. Prayer is one of the way to a real and personal relationship with God. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results” (James 5:16). Today I declare that God has the solutions to every problem you will ever face already lined up. I declare that God will place the right people and the right breaks in your future.
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rayer and the Word of God are food for our souls. God loves for us to talk to Him. He thinks about us constantly. The prayers of the upright are His delight (Proverbs 15:8). Today I declare that unexpected blessing are coming your way and God will open up supernatural doors for you.
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od takes delight in his children’s prayers. The steps of a good man are ordered by The Lord; and he delights in his way (Psalm 37:23). Today I declare that God will give you the desires of your heart because you delight yourself in him.
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eep on Praying. Oh taste and see that The Lord is good; blessed is the man that trusts in Him! Those who seek The Lord shall not lack any good thing (Psalm 34). Today I declare that God will open up the windows of heaven pour you out an abundance of blessings.
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USH. Pray until something happens. Matthew 7:7-8 says, Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Today I declare Psalm 90:17 that the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!
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s you pray today, remember you are getting stronger and stronger and the enemy is getting weaker and weaker. Much prayer helps keep the devil away. Humble yourself, sub-
mit to God, resist the devil and he will flee. Today I declare that you will stay in the safety and will of God for your life. I declare that you will draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
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ay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope (Romans 15:13). With God your situation isn’t hopeless. Get in His presence so your joy may be full.
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ress as you pray. No weapon formed against you will prosper and you have the victory wherever you go. Today I declare that God will supply all your needs according to His riches and Glory in Christ Jesus. e are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). The enemy tried to destroy you with everything he had. His plans failed. You are still standing because God kept you. Since you stayed faithful, God is getting ready to bless you. Amen
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ay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us (Romans 8:37). Your situation may look bleak but God has a blessing with your name on it. With Jesus , you will conqueror every obstacle the enemy throws your way. You have the victory! Praise God for what he is doing for you way before you see the manifestations of your promise.
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od is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it (Numbers 23:19)? I don’t care what your situation looks like. If God spoke that word over your life, it will come to pass. Be encouraged! Things will turn around.
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or you bless the righteous, O Lord;you cover him with favor as with a shield (Psalm 5:12). I know it may be hard, but your work for The Lord is not in vain. Continue to serve God the best way you can and He will reward your faithfulness. You will be amazed how He blesses you.
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HEALTHY LIVING God wants his people to be healthy and for them to live a long life. He wants us to care for our bodies because they are his temple here on earth. Your food choices each day affect your health — how you feel today, tomorrow, and in the future.
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Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health. Unhealthy eating habits have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States: about one-third of U.S. adults (33.8%) are obese and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.1
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ven for people at a healthy weight, a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death. These include heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure), type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and certain types of cancer. By making smart food choices, you can help protect yourself from these health problems.
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he risk factors for adult chronic diseases, like hypertension and type 2 diabetes, are increasingly seen in younger ages, often a result of unhealthy eating habits and increased weight gain. Dietary habits established in childhood often carry into adulthood, so teaching children how to eat healthy at a young age will help them stay healthy throughout their life.
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he link between good nutrition and healthy weight, reduced chronic disease risk, and overall health is too important to ignore. By taking steps to eat healthy, you’ll be on your way to getting the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, active, and strong. As with physical activity, making small changes in your diet can go a long way, and it’s easier than you think!
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ggplant, or aubergine, is nutritious and diet-friendly; 1 cup of eggplant contains just 38 calories. Although especially popular in Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, this vegetable works in a wide variety of dishes. Try it baked, grilled, fried or boiled, with or without soup stock or tomato juice, to discover which taste you prefer. You can also stuff eggplants with meat, cheese or vegetables.
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ggplants are an excellent source of soluble fiber. In addition to keeping the intestine healthy, fiber helps reduce blood cholesterol levels. This, in turn, may help protect your cardiovascular system from the damaging effects of high cholesterol. A 100 gram, or 3.5 ounce, serving of boiled eggplant has 2.5 grams of fiber, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Data Laboratory. This means 1 cup of eggplant provides around 10 percent of your daily fiber requirement. Here is a no fry version of a simple eggplant parmesan recipe.
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ngredients (makes 8 to 10 servings) 3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced 2 eggs, beaten 4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs 6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided 1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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reheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dip eggplant slices in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
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prinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the cheeses. prinkle basil on top. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Recipe by Dolores Gentner-Ryan http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Eggplant-Parmesan-II/ 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. U.S. Obesity Trends. 2011. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/ data/trends.HTML
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TESTIMONIES The enemy is overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). When we share testimonies, our faith increases! We start to believe God for the impossible! We can see power and the hand of God in any situation. God can turn any test into a testimony! We know if God did it before he can do it again. Our testimonies glorify God!
I was having back pain since November 2014 and my physician diagnoised me with leukemia. I didn’t accept that report because I knew what the Lord’s report said about me. The Lord sent me an anointed prophetess to pray over me and I now I am healed. I exercised my faithed and began to ride one of my bikes. I couln’t do that in months. God is so good!!
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ne day, I was headed to church on my bike. I was racing my neighbor to church. He cut right in front of me on his bike and I flipped over the handle bars. I tore the skin on my shoulder pretty bad. I ended up getting a massive keloid on it. The keloid was so big that it was seen through my T-shirts. My mother is a praying woman. She laid hands on my keloid everyday and released the power of God to heal me. Well after a few months, the keloid is totally gone. It only looks like I have a vaccine spot on my shoulder. I am truly grateful that I never went to the doctor but depended on God for healing. He healed me. Now I can wear my clothes without feeling self-conscious. ~Jonathan, FL~
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was cancer free. I can’t stop praising God. The enemy has been trying to attack me and my entire family with various kinds of sickness but we have conquered sickness, death, and disease. Glory to God. ~Pannie, VA~
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would heal me. One day, during a church service, I felt the fire of God touch me. I began to feel better. No more nausea. No more shortness of breath. No more pain in my chest. God healed me, when the doctors couldn’t. I thank God for warning me with that dream and healing me. I am so thankful that God kept me. I am thankful that I listened to God. ~Kevin, MS~
n my family, all the woman have been diagnosed with cervical cancers and fibroids at an early age. They ended up having to get a hysterectomy. I knew that I didn’t want to get a hysterectomy because I haven’t had children yet. I was having terrible pain and abnormal bleeding, so I knew that something was wrong. When I went to the OBGYN, she told me my worst fear. I had cancer of the uterus and multiple fibroids. However, I had faith. I believe that the generation curse would have to stop with me.
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ne day, when I went to work, the owner of the home that I was working on told me that the water pipe under the house had
o I obeyed. Immediately, my eyes opened and I saw a king viper snake starring me in the face. I began to mediate on scriptures of protection. Somehow, with the lead of the Holy Spirit, I fixed the water pipe and I got out from under the house with no snake bits. Once I got to safety, I began to weep and praise God for speaking to me. God kept me and saved my life. I should have been dead. I will tell the world about the goodness of God. ~Kavod, MS~ was feeling gravely ill for months. I didn’t know why because I was fairly healthy. One night, I had a dream about bats being in my attic. I could not shake the dream.I continue to think about that dream throughout my day. So I decided to investigate the dream, and when I went to the attic, there were so many bats. I was afraid because I knew that bats carry diseases such as rabbies. I went to the doctor for an examination, and they told me that I was breathing in black mold and other things from bat feces. The doctors gave me medication, but I knew God
was short on my cell phone bill. I prayed to God about it and immediately a sense of peace overtook me. I knew deep down, that God would show up. So I did not worry about the bill anymore. Four days later on the due date, I checked my mailbox. In my mail box there was exactly the amount of cash I needed to pay my bill. God came at the last hour. He is truly a provider. He has been providing for me month after month. My hours at my job got cut. I had to learn not to depend on my job but to depend on the Lord. Glory to God. ~Kimberly, CO~ od has been working on me with stepping out in faith and praying for the sick. I have been working in healthcare for ten years and have never prayed for the sick. So one day, an elderly lady came to the hospital to see if she qualified for home oxygen. She could barely walk without getting short of breath. Her oxygen saturations were extremely low. She was almost purple because she was not getting enough oxygen. Her fingers became crippled as a result of the disease.
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he doctors told her to prepare for the next stage of life. The after life. Suddenly, we began to talk about God and I began to prophesy to her. I told her that God was going to heal her. This lady had multiple health issues. I heard God telling me that he was going to heal her. After we finished doing the room air test to qualify her for home oxygen. We began to pray. As I was praying over her, she began to say, “Oh Lord, I feel your power.” Over and over again. This lady claimed her healing. She jumped to her feet. She kissed me on the check. Then she ran joyfully out of the building. I knew that the Lord healed her that day. If I was not obedient to the Holy Spirit, the lady would have missed out on her miracle. God is so good. ~Kimberly, CO~
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