But Do You Know Who You Are?

The Lord has said that many of us don’t really know who He is; and therefore we can’t possibly comprehend who we are.  We know OF Him.  We know ABOUT His workings.  However, we haven’t fully grasped Him in His totality.  Therefore, we haven’t begun to realize who we are.

As you read through this list, ask the Lord for an added enlightenment; a new revelation and a different perspective from which to comprehend each statement.  Refuse to merely read through the list in 20 seconds!  The time has come and now is for us to walk fearlessly, boldly, completely knowledgeable and totally enlightened concerning who we are. As you read through the list, pause after each statement and wait for the Lord to reveal to you exactly how that statement applies to you…. individually. 

I AM: God’s child for I am born again of the incorruptible seed of the Word of God. (I Peter 1:23)

I AM:  The temple of the Holy Spirit. (I Corinthians 6:19)

I AM: Delivered from the power of darkness and translated in God’s kingdom. (Colossians 1:13)

I AM: Qualified to share in His inheritance. (Colossians 1:12)

I AM: Overtaken with blessings (Deuteronomy 28:2)

I AM: Called by God. (2 Timothy 1:9)

I AM: God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. (Ephesians 2:10)

I AM: The apple of my Father’s eye. (Deuteronomy 32:10)

I AM: The enemy of the devil. (I Peter 5:8)

I AM: Dead with Christ and dead to the power of sin’s rule over my life. (Romans 6:1-6)

This list could continue on for pages ….and the half still would not have been told!  Just know that you must begin to UNDERSTAND who you are!  You were; because of your acceptance of Christ as your Saviour; immediately catapulted into a new place.   You were birthed into a place of royalty, authority, and influence.  However, because most of us have not succeeded in the essence and the application of Romans 12:2; our minds are still being led and influenced by old mindsets.  Mindsets that remain the same, encaged in former disciplines and still have not been  renewed.  Therefore, in many instances; we are continuing to operate from the positions of defeat, inferiority, and mediocrity!

So…let’s get it together this year!  Waste no more time.  Aggressively seek the face of God and discover how we can be more effective in our daily walk….simply because we now KNOW who we are….. then we will begin to exemplify productive, dynamic lifestyles which will reveal the nature of our omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient Father.

…… Can’t run this race with those “cement boots”!

“We have all these great people around us as examples. Their lives tell us what faith means. So we, too, should run the race that is before us and never quit. We should remove from our lives anything that would slow us down and the sin that so often makes us fall.”                                                              Hebrews 12:1 (ERV)  

^“Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running—and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins.”                                                                                            Hebrews 12:1 (MSG)

In many instances we have turned from the sin – but we are still carrying too much excess “baggage”.  It’s time for an upgrade.  Let’s kick it up a notch.  In this season God is requiring a lifestyle of: discipline, integrity and diligence.

The Lord is saying, “Don’t lose what you’ve acquired during the past 21 days.”  It matters not the type of fast that you were engaged in; simply because your mind was focused EARNESTLY towards Him and His attributes – you have been thrust into a new dimension.  However, as you gradually return to your regular diet, don’t permit your mindset to return to: sinful (those things which are a transgression) or wicked (those things which may not be a sin, however, things that we become interwoven with and can taint our anointing) appetites.   To avoid returning or “slipping” backward; maintain a level of discipline; uphold a level of integrity and adhere to a level of diligence.  You must also release from your life EVERYTHING that is no longer necessary in this dimension.  Although some things may have been quite beneficial in the past; now….in this dimension…. they are only weights….cement boots!  In this dimension; in this portion of the race which you are now running – there is no place for unnecessary weight…. Cement Boots!

Can you identify the “cement boots” in your spiritual life?  God is daily revealing them to you.  Whatever or whomever He is attempting to strip from you - don’t try to cling on it or them.  Let them go! Trust God! 

When we fully trust Him – we will obey Him. Then we will have the ability to retain all that we have acquired during this time of consecration.

Spiritual Cataracts

“And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” ......” 2 Kings 6:17

Read: 2 Kings 6:8-22

There are times when we, the body of Christ are lacking the ability to see and understand the happenings of this season.  In other words, we have been “blind-sided”; not possessing the capability to clearly comprehend and relate the occurrences of today to those which are recorded in the Bible.  Although we sincerely love the Lord; attend Bible Study on a regular basis; and are faithful in the paying of our tithes and offerings; we can’t seem to SEE clearly.  Why? Possibly because we have Spiritual Cataracts.

Basically, when a person has a cataract in the natural; they have a condition in which there is a cloudiness of the lens in the eye that prevents light from passing to the retina; which can impair their vision.

Therefore, when someone has a Spiritual Cataract they have a blockage in their perception in the realm of the Spirit; which is preventing the illumination of God’s word from being comprehended to its fullest capacity.  They may “see men walking as trees” (Mark 8:24); or not even see at all (refer to the key verse).  Whatever the case they need to have those cataracts removed if they are going to be abreast of these end-time situations, which have already been fully explained in our canon. 

In some instances cataracts in the natural can remain intact because they aren’t really obstructing too much of the retina.  However, when referring to Spiritual Cataracts; whatever the density or consistency – they must be removed.  We can’t afford to permit anything in our lives which will block or hinder the Light of the Lord to prevail.

So if you are lacking the ability to accurately “see” the signs of the times; if you are still not actively progressing in the realm of the Spirit; if your decisions and directives are still leading you down paths which are non-productive; ….. then maybe you are in need of a Spiritual Cataract Surgery. 

Ask the Lord to reveal to you every area in your life where He is still not “Lord”.   In other words; those areas where the illumination of His word is not prevailing to the extent, that you are willing to bring about a total submission to His divine authority.  Ask Him for the corrective orders and directions which will permit an enlightenment of who He is to be evident and to prevail in your life.

Lastly, remember that God will perform the necessary procedures – but we must be willing to do our part by walking in obedience, persistence, and a determination to do whatever that He mandates for our lives. 

Make the preparations for your surgery today….enough time has already transpired. The enemy has already gained too much ground because we are walking around…. having our illumination in the realm of the Spirit hindered…..because ignorantly we have ignored our Spiritual Cataracts!

Know God’s Voice….And Move Quickly!!!

“And when you shall HEAR the sound of marching in the top of the mulberry trees, then you shall advance quickly.”  I Chronicles 14:15

Today the Lord, our Baal Perazim (the God of Breakthrough) is confirming His position in our current battle.  Just as He was with David, He is reminding us that His wisdom still supersedes that of the adversary. 

When reading this story in I Chronicles (or II Samuel) we discovered that “Our Lord of Break -Through” required  David’s response  to be quick and at precisely the right time.  Let’s consider David’s responsibility.

1. David had to know the voice of the Lord.
2. David had to remain alert and attentive in the realm of the spirit.
3. David had to already have his weapons and be positioned offensively.

When we attempt to correlate this story to our daily lives, we must remember that:

1. David sought the Lord for direction prior to the onset of the battle.
2. The Lord went before David and “Broke Through” the front line of the enemy’s defense.
3. Whatever the Lord has done before, He still has the power to do again.

I found it interesting that David was told to LISTEN for a certain sound. If we are going to know exactly when to advance, conquer and reclaim our territory; then we must critique or fine tune our ability to recognize a specific sound. Far too often we are listening to and following the wrong sound!  For example, David was instructed to listen for a specific sound - the sound of marching.    

Next, the sound was in a designated place - the tree tops.  Not on the ground, nor in the air, but in the top of the trees.  Lastly, David was told the type of trees from which the specific sound was to resonate. 

So, because Our Baal Perazim had already preceded David, he (David) was able to be victorious.

Our God is still operating as a Baal Perazim today.  He has broken through enemy territory and is permitting us to recover all!  But we must LISTEN for our specific marching orders.

Don’t permit a delay in your recovery because you didn’t hear or recognize the voice of God concerning His specific instructions, advising you how and when to advance - and recover all!

The wealth of the wicked IS ours; however, we must adhere to the precise, explicit instructions from the Lord if we are to be privy to it!  (Note: Research the word “wicked” ; and receive a renewed application!)

Just as David did…. Seek the face of God, Listen for the Sound, and March QUICKLY to your  victory.  

Day 21- The Day of Victory

“There is no battle that I will become engaged in or encounter where I will not be victorious.”

“Jehovah Izuz Wegibbor”

(The Lord Strong and Mighty – Psalm 24:8)

“Jehovah Gibbor Milchamah”

(The Lord mighty in battle—Psalm 24:8)

“Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle!”     Psalm 24:8

Read: Psalm 24, Luke 10:19 & I John 5

Prayer time!

Lord, as this period of Consecration concludes, may I never forget your revealed perceptions and character qualities.  Daily you were reminding me of who you are, and that you alone have the authority, the power, and the wisdom, to enable me to become victorious, in every situation.

So this “IS” a day of victory because you have equipped me with the proper tools to successfully stand against the wiles of the enemy.

As I encounter various attacks throughout this year, may I remain focused on every concept of who you are.  I have obtained an increased awareness of your omniscient presence.  Since you, working through your Son Jesus, have already successfully defeated every adverse force – may I never forget that I have a blood brought right to the same victorious state. HALLELUJAH!

I can only emerge from this consecration knowing that whatever I encounter at this stage; in this dimension—I will be victorious!   You have been revealing and re-establishing in me for these past 20 days, every facet of who you are.    May I remain cognizant of the fact that I am required to stand firm and unmovable totally engulfed in who you are,  if I am going to maintain my effectiveness in the realm of the spirit.  I am therefore equipped with every tool which is now necessary for my advancement, my encouragement and to maintain my stamina in you.

Because you are strong and mighty, because you are mighty in battle; I can truly proclaim….

“NO WEAPON THAT IS FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER!”

Hallelujah—I AM VICTORIOUS!!!!

 …and I decree and declare that it is so in the name of Jesus….AMEN!!

Day 20 - The Day of  Affirming Lordship 

“ ...Because you are my LORD, you are my glory.”

“Jehovah Kabodhi”

(The Lord My Glory – Psalm 3:3)

“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”        Psalm 3:3

Read: Psalm 3 & Psalm 27

Prayer time using personal application.

Today, I will affirm that through your power, Jehovah Kabodhi, I will always bring your glory, magnificence, and splendor into every situation.  I affirm that you are the lifter of my head.   I also affirm that failure is never an option.  I have given to you the place of authority, and supreme “ruler ship” in my life.  Therefore, as I permit my will, emotions, and thoughts to be further conformed into your image – I am becoming that vessel of honor; yielded to your shield of protection.

May I never, ever become so overwhelmed by the nonsense of the adversary, that I forget that no weapon which he devises against me has the power nor the authority to prosper.  It is because of your place of lordship in my life, that you will delay but never deny anything necessary for my success until the proper time.    As my shield, your power is both offensive and defensive.  May I always remember, that as my Lord, it is through the sustaining power of your Holy Spirit, that you have sealed within me gifts and anointings that will be manifested in this season.   Lord, reveal to me every area where your lordship does not have the preeminent rule.  May I continually realize that in every area of my life where you are not Lord; I am committing self-sabotage.  I am opening the door; permitting an entrance for my enemies and placing a break, a split and wedge in your protective shield.

May I never cease to honor, and uphold you as my true Lord over and in every situation.  May my thoughts, reasonings and judgments never wander nor become double - minded…. because you are my Lord.  May I daily cast down every vain imagination and every high thing that attempts to exalt itself against your divine Lordship in my life.

Lastly, because you are my Lord, may I daily bring every thought captive to your obedience. Since every action is preceded by a thought, if I correct my thinking, and establish a “Lordship” mindset… totally dependent upon your principles….then my daily walk will be one that is worthy of your approval.

Thank you Lord that I will never walk in ungodly fear because I am perpetually protected, triumphant and successful in my every endeavor….. because of you, my Jehovah Kabodhi.

  I decree and declare that it is so…..In the name of Jesus.     

Day 19—The Day of Servanthood 

 “Eved HaKadosh ”

Jesus, The Holy Servant – (Acts 4:27)

“Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this city to conspire against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed.”  Acts 4:27 NIV

 Read: Matthew 20:26-28 (NIV); I Corinthians 7:22 (NASV); Philippians 2:7 (NIV); I Corinthians 9:19 (NIV)

Personally pray…

Prayer of Servanthood © 2003

(Extracted from my book, “Because I Know Your Word, I STAND” @2003)

Father God I thank you for the opportunity to be used of the Holy Spirit to minister to your people.......

Therefore, I have come to the realization that if I am to lead effectively, I must first become a servant.  I will therefore refine my “servanthood mentality” to the upmost.                                      

As I seek to obtain a more in-depth perception of those whom you have given me to serve, may I continue to curtail or “redirect” my own opinions.  May I submit to the spirit of humility that is required of me, to serve you effectively through serving them.

Lord, I realize the mandate on my life to constantly cultivate every area of my being.  I will never permit pride to mask itself in my life, thus enabling me to become nonchalant, self-satisfied, or complacent in my relationship with you.

You require an excellent commitment as a servant.  I therefore decree to align every aspect of my life to display the same.  I will continue to press into your sovereignty; as you servant.  I will lead with integrity, with expectation and with dedication…as your servant.  I am a faithful and obedient steward over all that you have positioned in my charge….as your servant This places me in the position to be totally used of you as your proficient servant at all times and in every situation that I may embark upon.

Daily may I continue to realize that  if I am going to be your profitable servant, I must strive, with my entire being to: love the unlovable, teach the unteachable, and reach the unreachable. Then and only then will I be able to demonstrate the servanthood qualities displayed by Christ, and have at my disposal the mentality to serve you to the fullest, by serving all men.

I decree and declare that it is so…..In the name of Jesus.  Amen.

Day 18 -The Day of Deliverance

Lord you are my ultimate Deliverer

“JEHOVAH MEPHALTI”

(The Lord my Deliverer - Psalm 18:2)

“Surely you shall deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the noisesome pestilence” Psalm 91:3

Read Psalm 18 & Psalm 91

The Bible displays are least four concepts for the word deliverance. 

Briefly:

 (1) "to deliver out of the hands of..., to escape." We can find this example in the Hebrew word “Natsal” (Strong's #5337)

(2) "drawing someone to one's self." – “Rhuomai” (Strong's #4506)

(3) "to deliver into the hands of...for the purpose of judgment."  -  “Nathan” (Strong's #5414)

(4) "to have ample space between oneself and one's enemies." “Yasha” (Strong's #3467)

Therefore, today we can stand assured that whatever our need is concerning deliverance; our Jehovah Mephalti is well able to manifest it.  When we combine the four definitions above we can comprehend that our God will not only rescue of His people from the dominion of Satan and the world system, but in the process of rescuing and delivering from, He will draw and deliver us unto Himself.  One commentary summarizes the entire deliverance process as:  “To be removed by God from the hand of the enemy and drawn close to Himself, from which position God places us in confrontation with the enemy on God’s own terms, in order for us to gain victory and defeat the enemy, and to experience freedom from oppression in an ample and secure place.”

As you seek your Jehovah Mephalti today, ask Him to reveal to you the areas in your life where total deliverance has not yet occurred - as well as any obstacles and road blocks that are still preventing you from obtaining your total victories. 

Let your prayer for today be: “Today I will embrace every concept of deliverance.  I will also never permit my mind to return to its former state.  Therefore, my deliverance will produce a lifetime of freedom ….never, ever to be bound again.”

I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen. 

Day 15 -The Day of Compassion

Yet he, being compassionate, atoned for their iniquity and did not destroy them.

“El Rachum”

(The God of compassion. – Deut. 4:31)

"For the LORD your God is a compassionate God; He will not fail you nor destroy you nor forget the covenant with your fathers which He swore to them.”       Deuteronomy 4:31

                                                        New American Standard Bible (©1995)

Read: Deuteronomy 4 & Ephesians 4 (emphasis on verse 32)

Lord, may one of my objectives for today be to extend to others the acts of compassion that you have shown to me. 

May my heart not be hardened to those who are not even seeking to know you and love you.  May I not retaliate and avenge others for their acts of ungodliness towards me; – but be motivated to extend and show them true concern and consideration regardless of their acceptance or rejection of my actions of compassion shown towards them.

Lord, I do realize that I must receive and understand your compassionate love towards me, if I am going to have the ability to reflect the same. 

May I not just sing about your love and compassion, read about it, talk about it, and  confess it; but may I; as another benefit of this consecration;  daily increase my demonstrations of genuine compassion towards others.  

When I begin  to realize  and focus on how you, El Rachum, have been so compassionate and expressed  your unconditional love towards me; may I then remember that I have no other choice than to show to others the same.

“I CAN do all things through You, El Rachum, who has given me the strength!”

 I decree and declare that it is so…..In the name of Jesus.  Amen

Day 14—The Day of Integrity

 May I daily example to others a “lifestyle” of integrity.

“Yahweh Sali”

(The Lord my rock. –Psalm 18:2)

The Lord is my Rock and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.                                           Psalm 18:2

Read: Psalm 18 & Psalm 34

When your objectives in life are kingdom focused, you will be able to personally apply this prayer.

The evidence that the Lord is my rock is proven and displayed to others by the degree of integrity that daily governs my life.   If the Lord is my rock, I will not fall prey to the mindsets of this world and its dishonest principles.  “IF" the Lord is my rock, I will not stand upon the motivations, nor, find rest in the comfort zones, of anything that doesn’t come into alignment with the integrity of His Kingdom Principles.

Therefore, as of today O Lord, may my every thought, motive and action  affirm the fact that my allegiance is based in integrity. It is the principles of your integrity that I run to daily to support and anchor me.  It is your integrity that I depend upon as my pillar, as my prop, as my leaning post, as my only genuine stake which possesses the ability to remain stable and non-influential in this ever - changing world.

It is only because of your revealed quality as Yahweh Sali, that I am capable of remaining unshaken in the midst of every storm. Even nature has revealed that in the eye of every hurricane or tornado is a place of total peace. I have discovered that it is the guidance of your eye, Yahweh Sali, which is capable of giving me total peace and stability when the turmoil and devastative effects of hurricanes and tornados manifest themselves in my life.   No matter what occurs, because of your integrity, towards me - I can always find comfort in the fact that you have hidden me in the “cleft of yourself” and permitted me to find safety in the “secret place” of who you are.  You have allowed me to abide under your shadow. It is in you that I can wholeheartedly trust.  

I have learned to live a lifestyle of integrity because my life is founded upon the foundation of the pillar of who you are.  I will never lower myself to the place where my level of honesty yields to: deceitfulness, cheating, deception or pretense.  May I never forget that because you are that Rock; I must apply the essence of who you are to my life.   Whatever composes the nature of a rock; those are the identical traits upon which I must build my standard of integrity. May I never forget that you have been and will always be the example of true integrity…. Therefore, YOU are my perpetual ROCK.  My integrity is solid…..as solid as a rock.

“On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand….ALL, ALL, ALL other ground is sinking sand!”

 I decree and declare that it is so…..In the name of Jesus.  Amen!

Day 13 - The Day of Breakthrough 

“Breakthrough Oh Lord, so that I may break forth”

“Yahweh Perazim ”

(The Lord of Breakthrough –II Samuel 5:20)

So David went to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, "As waters break out, the LORD has broken out against my enemies before me……………… (II Samuel 5:20)

Read: II Samuel 5

When you pray this prayer, ask the Lord to reveal its content to you personally. 

Lord, as I enter this New Year – a time of fasting, and consecration; Lord I am requesting that you would permit the power of the Holy Ghost to “breakthrough” and to break up any negative residue that is still attempting to linger in my spirit.  Any lingering mindset that will prevent your power from having its full range in my spirit, Yahweh Perazim, I summit my will to you now, and request that you break through it.  Burst forth as the waters through an overly stretched dam.  Break forth with your explosive, uncontainable power!

As you broke through and rescued David from his enemies, breakthrough the plans and devices that my enemy, the master deceiver, has concocted for my demise and destruction.   Break through every shackle that is still attached to my feet, thus attempting to prevent me from being in my “appointed places” at the correct times. Break through the thorns and thistles in the realm of spirit, which produce the “snags” that permit me to misuse or waste valuable time.  Break through unhealthy, nonproductive relationships.  Break through every barrier and “smoke screen” that is hindering and blocking my vision - still preventing me from aggressively and confidently advancing.  Break through every negative spirit that the traditions of man have instilled in me, which are hindering the effectiveness of our twenty-first century church age.  Yahweh Perazim, search my entire being, layer by layer.  Whatever concepts, precepts, ideologies, methodologies and the like, that are contrary to yours – break them up, move them out, replace them with your wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

And now Yahweh Perazim, as you break through, may I daily begin to perceive the results which are being produced from my enhanced position of power and authority.  May I begin to break forth into one who is: feared, detested, hated, envied and begrudged by the kingdom of darkness.  As you use me mightily, may I always remain cognizant and grateful to you, Yahweh Perazim - for your prodigious “break -through” anointing.  May I never become arrogant, conceited or heady – only more confident as I walk and rest in the freedom that only you have the ability to provide. 

 I decree and declare that it is so…..In the name of Jesus.  Amen

Day 11—The Day of Accountability  

“My awareness of your omnipresence elevates my accountability to you O Lord”

“Yahweh Hashopet”

(The Lord the judge - Psalm7:8)

“Yahweh administers judgment to the peoples. Judge me, Yahweh, according to my righteousness, and to my integrity that is in me.”   Psalm 7:8            World English Bible

Read Psalm 7 and I Corinthians 4

Personally pray ….

Lord, as another benefit resulting from this period of consecration; I decree that I have an enlightened mindset in regards to my accountability toward you.   May I view with a higher regard every plan, idea and every strategy that you have given unto me - whether it be for me, your people or for the entire universe. 

Although you “Yahweh Hashopet, judge my motives and actions, I must never become stagnant, thus further nurturing the actions of procrastination, that attempt to become a comfort zone.

Therefore, I acknowledge the fact that I hold in high esteem all that you have entrusted to my hands.  So…. as of today, I will begin to set in motion and actively pursue every avenue that leads me to, and takes me down, the path of your divine destiny for my life.  Because I regard my accountability to you far more superior than any earthly commitment, I have an increased zeal to aggressively accomplish your plans for my life.  

May it be my earnest responsibility to always remain cognizant of the fact that it matters not the presence or the absence of people…. My accountability is to you.  Therefore, because you are omnipresent I will always, and alway (no “s”) govern myself accordingly…… knowing that your all seeing eye will observe my actions prior to their execution; and that you will hear my every word prior to its release from my mouth.  

So Lord, may I place the proper restraints on my flesh as to curtail my actions.   May they always be in alignment with the motives that you, the righteous judge, see within my heart.

Yahweh Hashopet, because my accountability is focused solely on you – I can declare that YOU have empowered me to stand fearless and unashamed.  You have called me to a level of excellence that supersedes the leadership of mankind; and enables me to always adhere to Kingdom Principles….. It is because of this level of accountability that I am and will always be a threat to the kingdom of darkness and an even greater asset to the Kingdom of God!

I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen.

Day 9- The Day of Illumination

Lord may I permit your light to shine through me—REGARDLESS.

“JEHOVAH ORI”

(The Lord my light - Psalms 27:1)

Read Psalm 27 & St. John 1

To summarize the concept of “Illumination”, we could state that illumination is when God, through the working of Holy Spirit conveys to us an understanding of a revealed Bible truth.  

 Let's pray reverently.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           So today, Lord I ask that you illuminate every area of my mind that appears to be dark - void of understanding.   Your Son has come to us as our Light; as our path to understanding your desires for us.  Today may I seek Holy Spirit as never before for a fuller revelation of who you truly are…. For without revelation I will have no illumination. 

I ask that you Lord God, my JEHOVAH ORI; as a result of my daily meditational period with you; implant within me the tenacity to seek your face for true illumination.  May I never fall prey to the ideologies, concepts, and endtime thought patterns that have been released from the kingdom of darkness.  If I must stand seemly alone; I will not fear nor become intimated.  Let me never compromise or keep hidden the illuminated revelations that you have given to me.  My effectiveness as an endtime warrior will only be maintained if I seek you daily for an amended illumination of my previously learned strategies. 

May I realize that just because it’s a new season, that fact alone won’t assure me of receiving your “multidimensional” illuminations.  Lord, illuminate and enlarge my territory…. - the territory of my mind, which will produce new imaginations, a new in-depth vision and a new thirst.  Illuminate and enlarge the territory of communications; thus eliminating all non-productive and hindering connections and relationships.   Illuminate and enlarge the territory of my resources; enabling the release of, access to and the manifestation of those hidden treasures which are so necessary for this season.

Lord may I permit your LIGHT to shine through me, so that I may then in return, share with others an increased measure of wisdom, revelation knowledge and endtime strategies. May my newly received illuminated status, permit me to no longer be biased towards ANY concept that would encourage me to limit my ability to extend your unconditional love to everyone. 

As an additional advantage of your illumination, may I be reassured that you have created, anointed and appointed me….. for such a time as this.  I will not waste time – but will now aggressively pursue your intended plans and purposes for my life. 

Thank you, Jehovah Ori, for all that will be revealed to me as I embrace the benefits of my new “illuminated status”! 

Hallelujah!!! And it is so!

Day 8—The Day of Redemption

HALLELUJAH! I am redeemed!

“JEHOVAH GOELEKH”

(The Lord thy redeemer - Isaiah 49:26 & 60:16)

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons”                                      Galatians 4:4 & 5    English Standard Version (ESV)

Read Isaiah 49 & Galatians 4

Even though it has been decades ago, whenever I hear the word redemption, I remember the redemption centers for those S & H Green stamps that people would collect here in America. 

To summarize the entire process; at the center you would bring in the stamps which you had collected from various markets - and had pasted in a book.  Then you would trade or “redeem” your stamps for something of value.

The stamps were just worthless paper, however, when brought to the redemption center, they would be traded for an item whose value was far greater that mere paper.

So, it is with us. In our sin nature, we were nothing short of mere paper; just dirt, just clay, just dust, just a blob of useless worthless nothing.  However, God; because of His unconditional love for us, has the power to convert, to trade, to exchange and to forever “buy back” our spirits.   He desires to release them FROM (the bondages of their former state) and release them TO (their new dimension in the Lord).

There’s a hymn (for those of you who are still be blessed to sing them!), which says:

Redeemed -how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child, and forever, I am.

Redeemed, Redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, Redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.

So on today, let us reflect on all that the Lord has permitted us to accomplish….. however great or small.  Let us realize - had it not been for our “JEHOVAH GOELEKH” we would be nothing more than mere S & H Green stamps - with no future or hope.

As Jesse Dixion wrote:

I am redeemed, bought with a price; Jesus has changed my whole life.

If anybody asks you, just who I am, Tell them I am REDEEMED.

Where there was hate, love now abides, where there was confusion, peace now reins

I’m walking with Jesus; I’m a child of the King. All because I AM REDEEMED!

I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen.

Day 7 - The Day of Strength 

Lord, YOU are my strength!

“JEHOVAH UZZI”

(The Lord my strength - Psalms 28:7)

“JEHOVAH TSURI”

(O Lord my strength - Psalm 19:14)

“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. “  Psalm 73:26                                   New Living Translation (©2007)

Read Psalm 28 & Psalm 73

As we have daily encountered the circumstances of life, we have realized that we have only maintained the ability to yet be triumphant because of an inner strength that has been and always will be prevalent.   This strength is not our strength, but strength of the Lord.

Reverenly Pray:

The words in the above text for strength translates as “rock”.  Lord, may I remember that you are my perpetual “ROCK”.  When all else fails—you will remain constant.  Even if there comes a time when my health, wealth, and spirit become overwhelmed—you are still my strength.  Daily may I never attempt to stand in my own strength.  Daily may I acknowledge you in all of my ways.  Daily may I remember that I CAN do all things through your strength which is that rock, that pillar and that fortress forever in my life.    Daily may I remain cognizant of the fact that “In Times Like These”…I have an anchor; my anchor holds…. And it grips you…. that solid Rock!

So Lord, when everything: every foundation, every prop, every support system that has been erected in my life—is shaken…. “when the earth all around me is sinking sand”; on Christ that solid rock I’ll stand!  When I need shelter, when I need a friend; “I go to the rock”.   May I never, never, never forget that YOU, Jehovah Uzzi,  are my strength…..my rock. 

May I fully understand and cling to the essence of an old favorite hymn which states:

“On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand”.  

   I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen.

Day 6 -The Day of  Truth

Today, Lord I embrace your truth.

“JEHOVAH El EMETH”

(Lord God of truth - Psalm 31:5)

“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.”                                                                                                                                    Psalm 25:5

Read Psalm 31

Within today’s arena, there has been such a distortion of what is really “truth”, that without the indwelling guidance and direction of Holy Spirit we will be led down the path of error.

Many foundational concepts that were once upheld as the truth have now been replaced with the cunning influences of the enemy.    Not only has our government and its judicial system strayed from the truth, what is even more disheartening is that the body of Christ is beginning to lose its authenticity concerning what is truth.

We must now as never before plunge into the truth of God which He has revealed to us in His Word.   We must embrace it with a “bulldog” type of tenacity.   As we embrace what is truth, it then becomes our responsibility to enlighten those to whom we come in contact with.  It is our mandate to read the truth, understand the truth, and above all apply the truth to every area of our lives. 

As the fast approaching end of time as we now know it draws nigh, the kingdom of darkness will cunningly attempt to discredit the truth even the more.  However, God is truth and we must continue to proclaim His truth, avail ourselves of His truth and uphold His authentic Kingdom principles that He has given to us.

If we adhere to the truth and allow it to infiltrate our minds, then we will have the ability to discern error immediately.  SAINTS don’t be blindsided – this is an urgent plea.  We cannot afford to be passively ignorant concerning what is truth.  Time is of a grave essence.  We MUST, by any and every means necessary “raise the bar” and live daily a life founded on “JEHOVAH El EMETH”.

Lord, my plea today is that you assist me as I pray for a keener, endtime discernment.  Jehovah El Emeth establish a supernatural alarm system over ever portal that permits an entrance or access to my spirit.  May I immediately become aware of every diabolical intruder that attempt to enter.  I vow to never yield, entertain or compromise with err; thus weakening the heighten level of integrity that you have ordained for me.  I will be one of the end time warriors who will embrace your truth and enlighten others of the same.

  I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen.

Day 5 - The Day of  Forgiveness 

Lord, May I remain cognizant that forgiveness is a decision!

“El NORE”

(God that forgave - Psalm 99:8)

Read Psalm 99 & I John 1

Without getting an in-depth comprehension of God’s love for us, we cannot even initiate a conversation on His forgiveness. 

Although we don’t usually envision it to be so, the concept of forgiveness is birthed from a seed of love.  Inevitably, when we increase and engulf an awareness of God’s love—then the decision to forgive one another will become as natural to us as breathing.

For far too long we have been deceived into thinking that forgiveness must involve forgetting as well.  Forgiveness is a decision not a feeling.  Forgiveness is not reliant upon the acceptance nor the initiation of the offender.  

Forgiveness is a principle that was established by God because He knew that man would sin. He also knew that (1) sin would separate man from Himself and (2) His love for man was so great that He didn’t want to be separated from him.   Hence, He has given to us His most precious gift in the person of His son Jesus to atone for our sin, thus bridging the gap caused by sin.

Therefore, whatever “traps” that I become ensnared in that will cause me to commit a sin - because of God’s unconditional love for me - the blood of Jesus has already made atonement for them. I must now learn how to receive El Nore’s forgiveness for myself and apply it to others who may offend, misuse and abuse me.  I must also realize that to walk in unforgiveness is only a deceptive tactic which has been released from the kingdom of darkness!

When people are offended, those who still have not exceled in the wisdom of the Lord will make the statement, “I’ll forgive them; but I won’t forget what they’ve done”.   Well, why not embrace this concept.  What a blessing it is to forgive and not forget – but REMEMBER! To remember the offenses that have scarred me – yet, to have finally reached a plateau of spiritual maturity in the Lord, where I now possess the ability to DECIDE that I will administer true forgiveness to my offenders…while remaining totally cognizant of their offenses toward me!  Hallelujah!  Now that’s true forgiveness!!!

 Why not personally pray….

Lord may I daily embrace and extend to others the true forgiveness that you have extended to me.  Thank you El Nore!

 I decree and declare that it is so…..  In the name of Jesus – Amen.

The Day of Creation

 “JEHOVAH BORE”

(The Lord Creator - Isaiah 40:28)

“Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me.”      Psalm 51:10

Read Psalm 51

 Don’t forget to personalize as you read.

Today O God may my cry unto you flow from a heart that has the capacity to receive more of your creative nature.   I acknowledge now that it is only through your Divine craftsmanship that I will be freed from every impurity.  So, I ask you not to just renew my heart; but to create - to take from “my nothingness” and compose a completely new heart; a throne from which I will have the ability to receive a renewed spirit.  May I no longer be enslaved to those concepts, precepts, ideologies and strongholds that are relative to my former sin nature. 

Today Jehovah Bore, may I begin to totally understand the awesomeness of who you are.   Only you could CREATE a plan that would permit the redemption of fallen man.  Only you could CREATE a plan for the justification of fallen man. Only you could CREATE a plan for the sanctification of fallen man.  Only you Jehovah Bore could CREATE a plan that reveals your ultimate love for fallen man.

So today, I submit and surrender my heart to you Jehovah Bore, for a complete cleansing; thus, producing a “newly created” heart which is now composed from none of the negativity or the ignorance of my past.  A brand-new heart which possesses a “newness” that only you through the power and presence of Holy Spirit have the ability to CREATE……

AND IT IS SO!!!  HALLELUJAH!!!!!

Day 1

The Day of Reverence

I reverence you

“JEHOVAH El ELOHIM”

(The Lord God of Gods - Joshua 22:22)

“As the deer pants for flowing streams, so my soul pants for you, O God. “   Psalm 42:1

Read Joshua 22 & Psalm 42

Personally pray the prayer below.

Lord, as I reverence you today - I am aware of the fact that diabolical plots, plans and schemes have been emitted from the kingdom of darkness in an attempt to lessen my allegiance to you.  In this dimension, I must therefore continue to create an immutable foundation, which possesses the necessary components, upon which I will maintain a stable platform.  It is essential therefore, if I am going to excel in the intensity of my reverence for you, then …………...

I MUST “P.A.N.T.”  -

P - Position & Pour -  (Psalm 31:5)

Position myself to be used of God; as well as to engage in the continual process of pouring out of myself before the Lord;  then He will Pour back into me….and I will be equipped to Pour into others.

A - Align -  (Proverbs 3:5; Psalm 51)

Align my entire being (inclusive of my thoughts, actions and motives) to the obedience of everything that God has decreed for ME.

N - Nourish - (II Timothy 2:15)

Discipline myself to the concept of “daily” nourishing my spirit man by the studying and the APPLICATION of the same.

T - Turn - (Psalm 101:5; 2 Timothy 2:22)

Turn away from any and everything that doesn't assist in the growth, maturity, or maintenance of my entire being.  Every good thing is not a God ordained thing.   Remember seasons change.  Would you wear just a swimming suit to shovel snow?  Sounds crazy?  Well, we are modeling the same when we are not using the correct tools in their proper season!

Conclusion

Our reverence for the Lord must excel our love and admiration for everything and everyone else…… Lord may we  NEVER lose that yearning for you, that will cause us to P.A.N.T. after you.

As The Deer (Martin Nystrom)

As the deer panteth for the water; So my soul longeth after thee
You alone are my heart’s desire; And I long to worship thee

You're my friend and You are my brother, Even though you are a king.
I love you more than any other, So much more than anything.

I want You more than gold or silver, Only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy Giver, And the apple of my eye.

Chorus

You alone are my strength my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield

You alone are my heart’s desire; And I long to worship thee.

Every Blessing of the New Year is YOURS!

^“ Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20 (Amplified)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! In our ministry one of the times that we embark upon a time of consecration is at the beginning of January.  This period extends for 21 days during which we daily focus on a different character quality of the Lord.  We are also partaking of the Daniel Fast.  The food guidelines are listed separately. (Please contact me if you need them.)

 We are also engaging in “31 Days of Wisdom”, - focusing daily on one of the principles recorded in the book of Proverbs.

 The theme that is our focus for this year is, “Replacing The Bricks in 2026”. 

We will Recognize, our spiritual bricks that are hindering our progress,

Repent for embracing them,

Replace those foundational bricks with “kingdom based” bricks.

I would also like to remind you to seek the Lord for the wisdom and the endurance to fulfill every commitment made unto Him.  Far too often we are doing the same things, year after year; same consecrations, same types of fasting etc .  Then we become discouraged when we obtain the same results as in previous times. 

Stretch your faith...step up your game.....  place a demand in the realm of the spirit and watch what the Lord does just for you this year!