The Virtues of Victory

“…….. and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”

                                                                                                            I John 5:4

What are some of the factors that will assist us as we strive to remain victorious?  How is  victory determined?  Here’s a simple acrostic.

V – Vision - To be victorious I must have a mental image of my future state. 

                       “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18

I -   Intensify – To intensify is to exhibit increase by: enhancing, strengthening and deepening.

                  Therefore to be victorious I must not cease to eagerly and powerfully intensify every  

                   area of my life.

                 “ But you, beloved, build yourselves up [founded] on your most holy faith [make  

                  progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], praying in the Holy Spirit;  Jude 20

                  (AMP)

C -    Concentrate – Concentration equals an ability to focus.  Victory is never accomplished by

                  one who has loss their ability to maintain their focus.

                “And SET your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on    

                 the things that are on the earth.”   Colossians 3:2

T -    Trust – to gain total victory, I must solidify my trust channels – from the inside out.

                  Proverbs 20:7; 3:5; Psalm 146:3 (ESV)

O -   Opposition – Accept the fact that there will always be oppositions; some will edify, some

                  will challenge and some are sent to destroy.  

                “....In this world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the

                  world.” John 16:33

R –   Rules - No task in life is ever accomplished w/o abiding by the established guidelines.

                  To be victorious; I must know the rules….and obey them.

                   Romans 12:1-5 (ESV); Proverbs 4:7; Titus 3:1

Y -   Yoked - To be victorious I must remain free of any restrictive burden; and only become

           yoked to those things that will permit the furtherance of God’s plan and purposes for my

           life.

           “….Let us lay aside every weight..” Hebrews 12:1

We can also observe that the letter “Y” is the last letter in the word victory.  The shape of this letter reminds us of a fork in the road.  At the end of every victory – we stand at a fork in the road.  We have to make a decision.  We must decide whether to prepare for the next level and advance forward.... or to become satisfied with our present accomplishment and remain at that place.  The Lord always requires that we advance forward.   The ability to continually walk in a state of victory is achieved, when I decide to never become satisfied with my current achievements – but to always strive for an added dimension of greatness.

So again I ask, “What are some of the virtues of VICTORY”? 

The answer: To have a Vision; To Intensify my actions; To value the relevance of Consecration; To free up my Trust channels;  To expect Opposition,  To obey the Rules and To become Yoked only to what is ordained and established by Kingdom Principles.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13 & 14

“The New Prophetic Sound….Have you heard it?”

 “I will sing a new song to you, O God…..”  Psalm 144:9

What do you hear?  A new sound has been dispatched from the heavens and it is seeking new instruments.  This sound is seeking to reside within the instruments which have the ability to sense, grasp and blend it properly - thus forming a new chord! 

In this season, we must listen with the ear of our spirit for additional new chords.  As we hear, we must receive into our spiritman the revelatory sounds which will usher us into a new prophetic time of worship.  Our number one weapon during this end -time season is worship.  Not the worship of times past, but an enhanced worship which is capable of permitting us to receive from the Lord the endtime strategy.  That strategy which will bring a total transformation of our thought patterns, methodologies and “religious” convictions.  That strategy which will usher us through economic crises, atmospheric irregularities and terroristic threats.  That strategy which will enable us to remain totally focused and unmovable in the midst of every adversity.  That strategy that will permit us to be engulfed with the peace and presence of God – regardless.

After we have received, it then becomes our responsibility to share the essence of the new chord and to instruct others in the proper disciplinary spiritual insights, which are required for them to become “new instruments”.

As this new sound is received here on earth, then blended by many, we will release it back to the Lord.   Upon its ascension it is heard as one voice; one perfected sound unto the Lord.  Although in the realm of the spirit—we may hear several complexed chords, they will still ascend as one voice; one perfected praise unto the Lord. 

This new sound, once we have received it into our spirits, will also enable our souls to become transformed into the expressed mind and will of God. Without the acknowledgement of this sound, our minds do not have the ability to embrace the “renewal process” (Romans 12:1).  Without renewed minds we are not equipped with the necessary format nor the discipline to govern our bodies, and to bring them under the subjection of the Holy Spirit.  We have no true revelation of how to become presented as a living sacrifice.

Many prophetic gatherings - true prophetic gatherings, are receiving the manifestation and the divine presence of the Lord as never before, simply because they have heard the new sound.

This new sound - prophetic in nature, has no limits and no boundaries! Yet, its nature is disciplined, its character is divine and its application is strategic.

Leaders, Warriors, the new sound has been released…..Have You Heard It?

Day 31—The Day of Acknowledging My Helper

 “Elohim Ozer Li”

(God my Helper - Psalm 54:4)

 “Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.” Psalm 54:4

Read Psalm54

The word helper in this verse can be referenced to, and obtains its meaning from the root Hebrew word “azar”; which means to surround, help or succor.  

So today, Father God, I can find comfort and a sense total tranquility in the fact that you are my helper.  It is your assistance and support that is forever surrounding me and permitting me to remain stable in an unstable and ever changing world.  It is because you are surrounding me that I will never ever need to be overly concerned with the apparent attacks from the enemy.  May I always remember that you have established an impenetrateable, imperforateable, force field around me.

Therefore, whatever I may encounter; whether it seems to be good, bad or indifferent; has received your stamp of approval, -  you have permitted it to gain an entrance into my “safety zone” that you have provided.

 May I never authorize the spirit of pride to ever convince me to walk in the erroneous concept, that I have made, or have the ability to make any accomplishments without you.  May I remain humbled and appreciative that you have chosen to support, comfort and assist me; thus enabling me to stand stable on high terrain - with hinds’ feet.  Just as you have assist me to remain diligent in my devotion to you during this first month of the year, you will continue to assist me throughout this entire year… and the years to come to be the mighty warrior that you have created me to be.  I truly can do all things….. because you are my ultimate helper ….…… My  Elohim Ozer Li.

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

Day 30—The Day of Evangelism

 “Ha'ed Ha-Ne'eman”
Jesus -The Faithful Witness (Rev. 1:5).

“……………Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; ⁵ And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,                                                              Revelation 1:4 & 5

             Read: Revelation 3:14 John 8:14 Proverbs 14:5

In these remaining days of this consecration, let us enhance and embrace the mandate that God though Jesus has given to each and every one of us.  The concept which is contained in what we refer to as, “The Great commission”.

The Scriptures reveal that Jesus illustrated to us the importance of being that faithful witness in every aspect of life.  Therefore no matter what we are experiencing, we should remember that we are undergoing: the good, the bad and the ugly; for no other reason than to be a faithful witness to the awesomeness of God our Father.  We are called to endure as good soldiers, and to remind everyone that our God is still the Lord over every circumstance.

So Lord, I ask for your assistance in altering my outlook on evangelism.  May my concepts on evangelism not remain condensed to the notion of distributing tracts or specific “outreach programs”.   May my attitude emanate from the viewpoint that I am God’s evangelist “24 - 7 - 365”. May I remember that I am to be a faithful witness for the Lord on a daily basis through my: lifestyle, appetites, desires, conversations and even my appearance.   May I always remember that Jesus, as that faithful witness, never lost His focus; nor permitted the daily occurrences of life to persuade Him or cause Him not to be faithful in His commitment to you, His Father.  May I no longer relinquish or diminish the power and presence of the indwelling power of the Holy Ghost by stating, “Well I’m not Jesus”.  May I now advance towards the walk of maturity and willingly submit, surrender and transform myself to mirror: “I CAN do all things through Christ who gives me the strength”……even become a faithful witness when I, myself may not “feel” up to par.  I will continue to press pass anything that I personally am experiencing.  I will seize every opportunity to bring an awareness of your love to everyone…. Especially to those who do not know you as their Lord or Saviour.

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

Day 29—The Day of Affirming My Promises

Today O Lord….. surround us with the manifestation of your promises through your Promised One.

“Ruach HaKodesh ka'sher dibber”

(Holy Spirit Of Promise (Eph. 1:13)

Read: Acts 2:33; Galatians 3:14; Ephesians 4:21; Ephesians 4:30

Lord, when your Son walked this earth, there came a time when he had to return back to you.  However, prior to his departure, he PROMISED those whom he loved that he wouldn’t leave them alone – but would send another comforter to them. 

The Holy Spirit is your fulfillment and the revelation of that promise.  Jesus’ disciples now had to trust and rely on the Holy Spirit – one whom they couldn’t see, to replace the physical presence of the one that they had seen and loved so much. 

As I go THROUGH difficult times and the normal occurrences of this life; may I always cling to and depend upon the eternal, all sufficient power of the Holy Spirit.  May I stand anchored and yet affirm that His manifested presence makes accessible every promise that you have stated in your Word. 

Thank you Lord for being ever present.  Thank you Lord for the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit.  Thank you Lord that I can affirm and confirm the authenticity of your promises through the Holy Spirit.  Thank you Lord that I can now stand boldly and fulfill every promise that I have decreed during this consecration.  Thank you Lord that I can walk as your vessel of integrity …. Honoring every promise that I have uttered… to whomsoever it was spoken. 

As you have delivered your Promise and your promises to me; may I perpetually uphold your banner of honor and never become slack concerning any promise  that I engage in.

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

Day 28—The Day of Realization

……Am I a Good Shepherd or a Hireling?

 “HaRo'eh HaTov”

(Jesus - The Good Shepherd - John 10:11, 14)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. St. John 10:11

Read: St. John 10

Lord God, you have chosen to permit your Son to reveal to us a unique relationship – that between the Shepherd and his sheep.

Many of us in reality; cannot fully comprehend the amount of dedication, and unconditional love that is felt by the Shepherd for his sheep.  However, you have told us that the GOOD Shepherd is willing to risk their own life to protect and defend his sheep. That’s love.

So may I mirror the example of Jesus – the good shepherd.  May I establish motives, desires   and guidelines which are in accord with those of a good shepherd. 

May I yield and submit entirely to all that enables me to safeguard my possessions; in the realm of spiritual and in the physical realm.    I will never possess the character qualities of a hireling….thus causing me to abandon what you have entrusted to me.  I will effectively stand against the forces that emanate from the kingdom of darkness; which attempt to cause me to desert or to abort the manifestation of the dreams and visions that you have given to me.

May I come to an awareness that as your Son gave His life for us –your sheep; I must express the same amount of love for you by being a good shepherd and not a hireling at any cost.

I now realize that everything that has occurred in my life; has prepared me to successfully triumph today… in every area of me life.  I now realize that I can never fail; simply because failure has not been programed into my data base.  I now realize that although the seasons of life are subject to confined time periods; I can decree a perpetual flow of your favor that will transcend throughout every season and never cease.

Thank you HaRo'eh HaTov for your perfect example….. for I finally realize who I am in you!

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

Day 27—The Day of Reality 

The truth will always prevail!

“ADON KOL-HA’ARETS”
(Lord of all the earth.)

“The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth”.  Psalm 97:5                                                                                                                                  

Read:  Jos. 3:11, 13; Ps. 97:5; Zech. 4:14; 6:5.

Lord, you have established and revealed yourself throughout history as the “Lord of all the earth.”   Without regards given to the: political, economic, religious customs and any other trend of this world – the truth yet remains ….. YOU are still the Lord of all the earth.  

So today may I do a reality check.  I ask that you produce within me awareness that will illuminate every thought pattern that contradicts the reality of who you are.  Areas that have not yet been surveyed.  Areas where I may have permitted the cares of this world to become residents.  May I carefully “weed out” and forcefully evict these thoughts which have caused me to conform to the ideologies and methodologies of this world.  (Realizing that they have opened the doorways for fear, doubt, unbelief, and the like to enter.)

Since your character qualities don’t possess the ability for you to change; may I find security in knowing that it doesn’t matter what occurs within this earth – you are still the Lord of this earth and all that transpires in it.  You have given to us the dominion over the functioning and governing this earth – but you are still Lord (Psalm 24:1).

Therefore, I will exercise my power and authority to exemplify the reality of the fact that your Lordship is ever present.

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

Day 26—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)

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 I 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 25—The Day of Establishing Priorities  

Today O God, may I not provoke your anger.

“El KANNA”

(The Jealous God – Exodus 20:5)

“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,” Exodus 20:5                                                                                                                                   

“El ZELOO”

(The jealous God – James 4:4&5)

⁴ Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. ⁵ Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?                      James 4:4-5 NKJV

Read James 4

When we refer to the words jealous or jealously, normally, we relate to them from a negative prospective.  However, there are always at least two sides to every coin. 

Every attribute of God is still an expression of His love for us.  It is because of that love, that He only desires for us to acquire the very best in every arena.  Many times, because we don’t fully understand the total concept of God’s love for us; we think that He has established unrealistic demands or limits on us.  God’s guidelines for our lives, are always motivated from a perspective of genuine love, true love – the which we have no true concept.  If we could ever totally understand His love – then we would have no problem adhering to His word – Regardless. 

When in our lives, we have not received the proper application of unselfish love, then, we in return are more prone to lack the ability to properly love God.  In life, this is the reason why we can willingly and willfully disobey Him and reject His love.  Whenever we decide to walk according to our own desires or to delight ourselves in what the world has to offer; we are rejecting the love of God. In reality I am saying – “God I Still Don’t Understand Your Love For Me!”

The Message Bible states James 4:4-5 this way. “You’re cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”

So Father God I will continue to keep you as the focal point of my life.  In my list of priorities, I will esteem you.  I will bring an amended consciousness to your love for me.  Because I understand your unselfish, “no holds barred” for love for me, I will return the same.  May I always remember that everything I do must be for no other reason - than to express to you and show others my love for you. Anything that has moved you from your place of supremacy in my life; be it prestigious positions, business or personal relationships, money, assets – WHATEVER – will now be moved a position of subordination to my love and affection for you.  I will no longer “cheat on you” Lord.   You are number one and my actions and motives will reflect the same. 

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

Day 24—The Day of Comfort

 “Jehovah El Ha-Melitz ”

…….My Lord, My God, My Comforter

(The Lord God my Comforter - Isaiah 51:12A)

                                     "I, even I, am the one who comforts you. Isaiah 51:12A

Read Psalm 91

Storms don’t come to stay…they come and pass.

Therefore, Oh Lord, may I always retain my focus – regardless to the severity of any storm that I may encounter.  May I never permit the tragedies, the abrupt and sudden onset of negative  situations; to overtake my mind or emotions.  May I always find the comfort and peace that I need, in my assurance of who you are my Jehovah El Ha-Melitz

Every storm has a purpose.   You have fore warned us that in this world we will have trouble, trials, and tribulations - storms.  However, you have also said to be of good cheer because you have overcome the world.  Therefore, since you have successfully overcome all that this world has presented to you - I also am an overcomer.

When I reflect, I can hear my Grandmother saying that the darkest hour is just before dawn.  So Lord, may I always take comfort in knowing that the sun WILL always appear again.  May I perpetually find comfort in you, Jehovah El Ha-Melitz .  May I stand in the midst of every storm and still yet declare that you are Lord.  

May I remember that every storm has been orchestrated with the correct timing and the correct nature to push me towards my destiny.  May I  always trust and cling to your immutable anchor.  May I never cease to find solace in the guidance of your omniscient and omnipotent eye. 

You ARE my Jehovah El Ha-Melitz – my COMFORTER, my LORD, my GOD!  Hallelujah!

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

Day 23—The Day of Conscientiousness

Elohim Kedoshim

(The Holy God)

 Joshua 24:19

 "And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins."               Joshua 24:19

Read: Joshua 24

What is meant by the word “holy” or “holiness”?  These two words are two of the most misunderstood words in Christendom.  From God’s perspective; neither refers to an outward appearance, denomination, or anything that can be accomplished in our flesh.  True holiness is that quality within us that brings us to a conscious awareness of the sinless nature of our God.  It is then, because of that enlightenment, that we begin to transform and conform everything that is in us, to reflect the same.

When I begin to become conscientious of the awesomeness of God; I will with pleasure delight myself in Him and Him alone.  Not in Him AND whatever my flesh desires – but in Him alone.  I must always remember that it is a diabolical plot from the enemy, that causes me to allow my thoughts and actions, to challenge the Word of God.  I can no longer entertain thoughts that are contrary to the Word of God.  If my actions are going to change, my thought patterns must first be amended.  May I not remain so immature, as to not realize, that my strength and power, lies in the releasing of those concepts, motives and actions, that are not in accord with who God is.

May I from this day forward, ask you Lord, to increase my territory – the territory of my mind. That portion which stores and houses everything that I consider when I think about the word “holy”.  Since you have told me to be “holy” as you are Holy; and, without Holiness no man can see you; then this “holiness” attribute is one that I am well capable of accomplishing.  I know that these are the last days and that the end of time as I know it is fast approaching.  I am therefore determined, with urgency; to begin the process of renewing my mind; AGAIN! (Because I’m in a new place now.) Then, that conscientiousness obtained, will be displayed in accord with who you are, my Elohim Kedoshim, my HOLY GOD.

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

Day 21 - The Day of  Resurrection

 “El Hay”

(The Living God – Joshua 3:10, Jeremiah 23:36, Daniel 3:26)

            “And Joshua said, Hereby ye shall know that the living God is among you, and that he will without fail drive out    

                   from before you the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Hivites, and the Perizzites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Jebusites.”   Joshua 3:10

      Read: Joshua 3

    To bring resurrection to something it must first be: dead, lying dormant, non-productive, insensitive, or non-responsive.  Therefore, every position, every platform, every angle from which I operate, must be brought into the alignment of what corresponds with “life”.  

Today is the day that I will look in retrospect at my life from my earliest remembrance.  I will search for those character qualities that were once common ground and associated with who I was.  Although there may have been instances when those character traits where “out of control”, I must now resurrect them by the power of you, El Hay. I must realize that since you instilled them in me – they are to be used for your glory.  Everything and anything that at one time may have been distorted; and used for the edification of the kingdom of darkness – and that I have discarded; must be resurrected and used for its intended purpose; which is the exaltation of your glory.

Since you, El Hay are the living God; and you dwell in me, I have the power of life within me.  I have the ability to effectively administer C.P.R. (Controled, Positioning & Restoration) to the heart of the many ideas, dreams, and aspirations that I have “placed on the shelf”.  I also have your God given authority, to take an affirmative position against the enemy and to place his attacks of death under “H.G.A.” (Holy Ghost Arrest).   I will never again permit him to intimidate me through disappointments, discouragement and the like.  

Because you live – I SHALL live.  Because you restore life – I SHALL restore life.  Because you produce rebirth – I SHALL produce rebirth. Because you generate revival – I SHALL generate revival.  It is because of whom you are, my El Hay; that I SHALL LIVE and not DIE, but efficiently and successfully declare the works that you have assigned to me.

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

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

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 increase 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 21 days, every facet of who you.    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

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 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.  Amen

Day 19—The Day of Remembering Israel

“Lord may your peace and blessings be on Jerusalem”

“Jehovah Elohe Yisrael”

(The Lord God of Israel – Psalm 41:13)

“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen and Amen.”                           Psalm 41:13

Read: Psalm 41 & Psalm 122

I must not continue this consecration O Lord, without my focus including your original chosen nation. 

So on today I lift to you and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.  May I always remember to include them in my times of intercession and thanksgiving.  I pray that your peace will invade both their natural and spiritual realms.  I pray that Jerusalem as a whole will begin to know and love your Son Jesus as their Saviour - thus receiving the true peace that only He can afford them. May they enjoy the benefits which result from a “peaceful mindset”… which has developed a spiritual appetite and acceptance of your Holy Spirit.  

Let me always remember that I have at my disposal that most powerful weapon available to assist my brothers and sister in Jerusalem.  That weapon being prayer. 

So may we obey your word as recorded: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you” (Psalm 122:6-8).

 “May I also come into agreement with these words of Matthew Henry in regards to the peace of Jerusalem:

“Let us consider all who seek the glory of the Redeemer, as our brethren and fellow-travelers, without regarding differences which do not affect our eternal welfare. Blessed Spirit of peace and love, who didst dwell in the soul of the holy Jesus, descend into his church, and fill those who compose it with his heavenly tempers; cause bitter contentions to cease, and make us to be of one mind. Love of the brethren and love to God, ought to stir us up to seek to be like the Lord Jesus in fervent prayer and unwearied labour, for the salvation of men, and the Divine glory.”

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

The Day of Positioning  

Lord, you are supreme in power & position.

“Elhoy Marom”

(The God of heights – Micah 6:6)

Read Jeremiah 6:6-16

As this text is researched, we can observe that the word “height” here signifies supremacy of power and position.

Lord, may I now aline and place everything under the authority of who you are.  May I never exalt the power of my thoughts or actions above what your word demonstrates and declares.

I will no longer surrender to; and I forbid, any other power to rule or to reign in my life.  My acceptance of your sovereignty and my knowledge of your omnipotence validate who you are.  I ask that those character qualities fully infiltrate my every thought.  May I renew my mind to the extent that I have reworded my vocabulary; to release from my mouth, only the words that will reflect what your Word declares.

There is no other; nor has there ever been; nor ever will be; any force; - visible or invisible, that is able to be in comparison with who you are.  Your attributes reveal that you are matchless. Therefore you are the monarch, the exalted one.  We could climb up to the highest mountain; even search the lowest valley….  And the supremacy of your power and authority would yet reveal that… There’s NOBODY GREATER THAN YOU!

May I continuously position my spirit to operate in submission only to your sovereign reign, your absolute authority and your ultimate guidance… For YOU ALONE ARE GREAT!

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

Day 17—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 kindness 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 16—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

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 you are truly my rock.  It is you that I run to daily to support and anchor me.  It is you 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 my perpetual 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 15—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

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.  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 14—The Day of Loving God

“Thou shall have no other gods”

“El Chaiyai”

(The God of My Life –Psalm 42: 8&9)

But each day the LORD pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.

                                                                    New Living Translation (©2007)

Read Psalm 42

King David was known as a man after the heart of God.  Although he had his faults, his heart was full of the love of God and for God.  In Psalm 42, He is praying to “the God who gives him life”. 

Today, May I, O Lord, have a heart that is full of love for you.  May everything that I encounter only bring me to an increased awareness of your love for me - and birth within me an added dimension of who you really are.

In this era of time, when the foundational principles that had been established for our betterment, have now been abolished; from the “white house to the poor house”; when diabolical occurrences are influencing the minds of many; - and even various kingdom principles have been altered by man; ….  I can without a doubt; but with a full assurance, confidence, and a definite aplomb; rely on your undying, unconditional, absolute, “no holds barred”; love for me.

 Therefore, because I love you…. as of today…  I will begin to further amend my entire being to reflect more of my love for you.   May you not just be first in my life – but may you become my life.  May you, El Chaiyai, truly be the God of my life.  May my every decision indicate the I love you….the God of my life.  May my every motive mirror that I love you…the God of my life. May I never be ashamed to permit my every action to be an open display of the fact that I LOVE YOU….the God of my life!

May my love for you so consume my heart, that I will know you as King David did and wholeheartedly say, ‘Lord never take your Holy Spirit from me”.   Because I love you, I will never erect any idol in my life… thus “overriding the guiding and protective power of the Holy Spirit”. 

I love you Lord, I love you Lord, LORD I LOVE YOU!…. therefore, my worship to you is generated from a heart of true love.   It is because of the degree of love that I have for you that my worship cannot be confined to a brief period during a scheduled church service.  Because I truly love you I am committed to a lifestyle of worship.  Because I truly love you I have a conscience awareness of your presence “24…7…365”!

I will therefore… with great joy, continue to be a bold advocate for you.  I will daily “SHOW” others how to truly love you.  I will never cease to remind myself and others, that our survival in these endtimes, will only be possible if we present back to you that degree of unconditional love that you El Chaiyai, have first extended to us.

I love you my El Chaiyai….truly because you have first loved me!

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