THANK YOU

Thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP.

The words "Thank you" are the two most powerful words you can ever say. They are words that convey heartfelt appreciation and gratefulness, which when rightly expressed live in the hearts of the recipients an indelible impression of your sincere gratitude. As a Christian, it matters that you express gratitude and manifest a grateful spirit at all times. Always be quick to say thank you and always learn to express gratitude to God.

When you read the account in Luke 17:11-19, you'll notice that only one out of the ten lepers came back to Jesus Christ to give Him thanks. This man profusely displayed his gratitude to Jesus with a loud voice, the others never thought of giving thanks to God for what had just happened. Why didn’t they return to give thanks? Ingratitude is very common and it runs rampant; It will not bring you your desired answer. When you read verse 19, you'll notice that the Lord told him, your faith has made you whole. In other words, everything the leprosy had made him lose was totally restored to him a hundred fold. It pays to be a grateful person, when you are grateful to God, be sure that greater miracles are on the way. 

Further Scripture Study: Ephesians 5:20; Colossians 1:12; 3:17; Heb 13:15 

Declare This: Dear Lord, I am forever thankful for all You've done in my life and many more You will do. Thank You Father for Your Grace, protection and covering over me and my family in Jesus name Amen.

YOUR MOUTH

"That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus." Philemon 1:6 KJV. 

What kind of things do you say about yourself? Do you speak well of yourself, or are you critical of your appearance, your weight, your intelligence, your talents, your skills, and every other aspect of who you are as a person? Paul said we need to speak good things about ourselves. He said, “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” 

Even though God has done great things in you and has planned a powerful future for you, it is still up to you to activate His blessings in your life! This is why Paul says, “That the communication of your faith may become effectual.…” God has planned a future for your life and He has loaded you with daily benefits and potentials that is just waiting to be activated. The moment you open your mouth and start confessing the good things that are in you by Jesus Christ, a divine and supernatural connection is made between your faith and all that Jesus has deposited inside you. Never speak wrong words over yourself. Use your mouth and speak life to you, it produces everything good in Jesus Christ.

Further Scripture Study: Psalms 139:14; Romans 10:8 

Declare This: Dear Father, I speak well of myself. I agree with all that Your Word declares me to be, and I speak these truths about myself in Jesus name Amen.

YOU ARE THE ANSWER

"Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God]". Philippians 2:14-15 AMP

When Our Lord Jesus Christ walked the shores of the earth, He was a Problem-Solver all over. When you read the account in John 2:1-12, you will notice Jesus solving the problem at a party by turning water to wine. Also in Matthew 14:13-21, He fed over five thousand men, beside women and children with only five loaves & two fishes. He solved the challenge of letting them go home hungry. He did not murmur or complain about the situation before Him, instead He took advantage of the challenge and made a testimony out of it. The question now is which are you? Are you a solver of problems or you're a problem to be solved? 

You must realize that the power to make positive changes in the world around you lies within you. If you don't like the way something is, don't complain, grumble and murmur, change it. Complainers and those who murmur don't have a place in the kingdom, they never make any lasting impact in the world and they are always distracted from the good of the land. The world is looking for Problem solvers and God's people have been called to be just that. 

Further Scripture Study: Philippians 4:13

Declare This: My life is in You Lord, my strength is in You Lord and my hope is in You Lord; therefore I have the ability to solve problems in my world by the power of Your Spirit in Jesus name Amen.

DIVINE DESTINY

"Now the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations". Jeremiah 1:4-5 ASV

Every child of God has a calling and destiny to fulfill in God and it is impossible to defeat that man or woman who is functioning in his or her destiny. It doesn't matter how many enemies or the strength of the forces that come against such a person-there will be only one outcome and that is his victory.

There are different types of Destinies; but one destiny that leads to the perfect end is "Divine Destiny". Divine Destiny is the course of events for a man's life, organized, planned, arranged and configured by God Himself in a way that brings Him all the Glory. It's the path for your life that is orchestrated by God and this life takes you from victory to victory and success to success in spite of persecutions and sometimes, hardships and challenges. 

Wherever you are right not or at any point and stage in life you find yourself, you can align yourself into God's Divine Destiny for your life. When you do, you cannot go wrong and He will lead you to the perfect ending. 

Further Scripture Study: Galatians 1:15

Declare This: My Destiny is in You Lord. Thank You Lord for showing me the right path to follow and for directing my steps according to Your will and purpose for my life in Jesus name Amen.

ABLE GOD

"And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work". 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV

Ever so often in life, there's the temptation to stay in your "comfort zone". So many times you'll notice people generally don't like challenges. They would rather be at the finish line instead of the start; others would rather have the food laid on the table instead of going through the process of cooking it. One unique thing is that Life is all about challenges, if you are not challenged, it will be difficult to be promoted to the next level because challenges are the stepping stones to every promotion. The man who faces his challenges will always win and move up to greater levels of victory and favors.

Never face any challenge on your own without the help of the Holy Spirit. If David had gone by his power, Goliath would have crushed and squeezed him up in a twinkle of an eye; but He went by the Power of the Holy Spirit. God will not allow any challenge that is bigger or over you come your way. Any challenge you face right now in your life is because you are able to handle it and come out victoriously. He is the Able God and He will always provide the way out for you.

Further Scripture Study: James 1:2; 1 Samuel 17; 1 Corinthians 10:13

Declare This: I have the ability to overcome any situation or circumstance that come my way. I welcome challenges because they are sign posts to my promotion in Jesus name Amen.

SPIRITUALLY SENSITIVE

"Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever—because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God—both now and forever] Romans 8:6 AMP

It's so important to understand that we cannot live a productive life without the Word of God. It's like a man living his life in total blindness and not know it. There are others who think they know God's Word but deep within themselves they don't. Never assume that you know God's Word until you personally do the searching out for yourself. 

The King James Version of our text verse says "to be spiritually minded is life and peace"; As Christians, we have the Spirit of Christ and it's so important for us to be conscious of this Truth. This consciousness gives life and brings the peace of God that passes all understanding. Enoch was a man who was very sensitive to God, he walked with God, he enjoyed a constant companionship with God and wherever Enoch went, God was with him. Enoch was always aware that He was there. Be responsive and attentive to the spirit, when you do, wherever you go - God goes with you.

Further Scripture Study: Hebrews 4:13 ; Genesis 5:24

Declare This: Father I choose to be God conscious at all times. I open my spirit to You and I recognize that You are everything I ever need in Jesus name Amen.

THE EFFICACY OF LOVE

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 NIV

‭There’s no fear whatsoever in perfect love. If your child has ever welcomed you by jumping on you with his dirty hands, you’ll understand what I mean. Your child’s action was based on his love for you and the excitement to see you; he isn’t afraid of punishment for he expects you to respond with the same love and affection. That’s perfect love. When you understand that the Father loves you, you won’t be afraid to come to Him. As far as God is concerned, you’re a joint heir with Christ, sharing the throne together. You represent Him on earth as He represents you in Heaven. 

Your heavenly Father doesn’t see you the way you think you are, but according to His Word; He loves you the same way He loves Jesus. Don’t let the torment of fear change who you are in Christ. If you fear, it means your Love is fear based and not God based because God is Love. Love and fear don’t work together, Love will always cover and conceal fear. Love will forever defend you, but fear will attack you and make you resign. Hold on Love.

Further Scripture Study: 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:16-17; Ephesians 2:4-5 

Declare This: Thank You Father for Your perfect love cast out all fears. You are a Good God who is rich in love. I am not afraid because Your love guides and protects me always in Jesus name Amen.

JOY

"This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NIV

Do you know that we can walk with God and have a Joyful existence. Joy comes from the spirit and it is eternal. It is not circumstantial, that is, its not based on external circumstances. Joy is rooted and grounded in Jesus and our personal, continuous relationship with Him. Joy is victorious over all circumstances; it is strengthened through trials.

Joy is a fruit of the spirit: a spiritual force against which there is no law. The Joy of the Lord is what keeps you strong in time of trouble. It is what Paul and Silas had at midnight. They broke out in Joyful praise onto the Lord irrespective of the predicaments they were in. When Joy is gone, weakness comes and when weakness takes root, faith decreases. You cannot live by faith without joy because it takes strength to live by faith. Let nothing steal your Joy, the joy of the Lord is truly your strength. Joy will always make your day perfect.

Further Scripture Study: Galatians 5:22-23; Acts 16:25; Psalms 30:5; John 15:11

Declare This: The Joy of the Lord is my strength. I choose to stay joyful no matter what because Joy is my nature in Jesus name Amen.

GOD'S REFLECTION

"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass" James 1:22-23 KJV

As a Believer in Christ, God sees you like a mirror capable of reflecting His glory and every Christian has a responsibility to allow God’s glory to reflect more and more through them. Don't allow your true image to be contaminated with the cares of the world, the information from the news media, from the doctor and from others change your true reflection of who they are. 

When you get out of the shower, you can’t see in the mirror because of the steam. You must clean away the layer of moisture on the mirror or you wait until the moist clears off before you can see your image. When we want a true reflection, an image that is the exact likeness of the original, there cannot be anything in the way that will distort the view, whether it's a steam on the mirror.

God used His Own very Image to create us, not the image of an Angel nor the image of any kind of beast of the field, but His Own Image. So when we look at our reflection, we should see God in us. His light should shine on us, and then reflect off us. God’s glory from His Word will always show your actual image.

Further Scripture Study: James 1:25 

Declare This: I am a reflection of Your Image and I will not allow the cares of this world contaminate my true image in Jesus name Amen.

LOOK TO JESUS

"By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night". Exodus 13:21 AMP

God spread the pillar of cloud as a covering over His people in the desert by day to prevent the scorching sun from striking them down. The people were shaded and kept cool. Today, you are also under His covering. He will not allow you to be struck down, nor be oppressed by the “heat” of the day. At night, when the desert became dark and cold, God gave His people the pillar of fire to light the way for them, as well as to keep them warm and safe. Today, as you walk with God, you will not be overwhelmed by the cold, dark places in life because you are the light of the world, not of the night nor of darkness. 

When you need God's direction for any situation, look to Jesus who has the Words of eternal life (John 6:68). Like the children of Israel, who only needed to look up and keep their eyes on the pillar of cloud and the pillar of fire, all you need to do today is to look up and keep your eyes on Jesus. He who looks to Jesus lives.

Further Scripture Study: Hebrews 12:1-2; Psalm 121:1-8; Isaiah 54:14; Matt 5:14; Psalm 91:5–7, 1 Thessalonians 5:5

Declare This: Heavenly Father, my eyes are on You Lord. I refuse to let the circumstances and challenges around me take my eyes off from You. You are all I need for my life in Jesus name Amen.

WALK IN TRUTH

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth". 3 John 4 KJV

The Christian life is a walk with God; We must make conscious effort daily to walk in God's Word and be careful of how we walk because "how you walk will take you to your destination". It will either put you in the right position or the wrong position. 

Walking in Truth is walking in humility, faithfulness and loyalty. He wants to walk with friends who are humble, faithful and loyal to Him no matter what. Even when there are circumstances and pressures, He is still our best Friend. How you walk will determine how others will relate to you". So remember to walk in the truth of God's Word always, it pays.

Further Scripture Study: 1 Corinth 6:16; Mark 4:35-41; Galatians 5:16, 25 

Declare This: I announce that I have the ability to keep walking in the truth of Your Word. I refuse to let the situations or circumstances around me stop me from walking with You in Jesus name Amen.

DO THE WORK

"But as for you, be clear-headed in every situation [stay calm and cool and steady], endure every hardship [without flinching], do the work of an evangelist, fulfill [the duties of] your ministry." 2 Timothy 4:5 AMP

Paul told Timothy to apply the Word of God & to do the job God had for him to do. When we look at what's going on in our society and world in general; Children are growing up ignorant of the Word of God and adults are looking for other alternatives. This isn't the time to be quiet, the gospel is the only saving power in the world today; it’s the answer and solution the world needs. 

Our Lord Jesus has committed the gospel to our trust and many will never hear it except through you. This is the reason you have to go around your world preaching the Gospel. It's not just a religious act, its a mandate. Let’s apply His Word to our lives and make sure that His Will is made known.

Don't just sit down & lean back, indulging ourselves in all our comforts and conveniences; Let’s make sure that we apply the Word of God. He is counting on us

Further Scripture Study: Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15

Declare This: Dear Father, I will not sit back and do nothing. I will ensure I do the work of an evangelist and win my world for You in Jesus name Amen.

LOVE AMBASSADOR

"Jesus said, By this [love] all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:35 AMP

When we demonstrate God's Love, it distinguishes the believer from the rest of the world. Notice Jesus did not say that people will know that you are my disciples if you promote My agenda, or wear Christian T-shirts, face cap or bracelet or have a gospel decal on your car; but rather if you "love one another". A watching world will be persuaded not when our values are promoted but when we become Ambassadors of Love. The vivacious virtue of Love distinguishes the Christian.

From the very beginning, God's plan was to develop a people that reflected His Love Character and the one who remains in love remains in God, and God remains in him. Believers are God's advertisement to a watching society as to how individuals could best live in that society. The love of God will always be the best anchor the Church has to hold on to. Love always makes a difference and always brings out the best no matter what. We are His purveyors, representing Him to the world. When we love as He has loved us, it will always make the difference and people will notice. 

Further Scripture Study: 1 John 4:16-21; Romans 13:8-10; John 3:16 

Declare This: I am making a difference as I express Your love, and as I do this many more souls are won into Your kingdom in Jesus name Amen.

KEEP GOING

"Continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard." Colossians 1:23 NIV

The above scripture says to continue in faith; which means to stay the course, to stand firm in pursuing a goal or course of action and to persevere in the face of whatever challenges or obstacles one may encounter. 

Continuing in faith is not sitting still and doing nothing. As a Christian, you have to stay in the Word, unmoved, grounded and settled. The only way the devil can defeat you is to pressure you into throwing away the Word. Everything he does, every challenge he brings you is intended to make you doubt the Word of God. So don't let go of the Word, no matter what may happen, keep going. Settle it with God in prayer and stay with it till the end. 

Stay Praying, too often we try to find a quick fix to our problems by asking everyone else to pray for us. There's nothing wrong, of course, with having others pray for you, but you'll never get your life to a place of permanent victory until you begin to pray for yourself. Don't always depend on others to do your praying for you, depend on God, stay true to you and remain persistent.

Further Scripture Study: 2 Timothy 2:15; James 5:13; Joshua 11:1-4

Declare This: I've made up my mind to continue in faith, in prayer and to also remain dependable till the end in Jesus name Amen.

THE TRUTH

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable; if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.” Philippians ‭4:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

The book of Philippians was addressed by Paul to the Philippians and the scripture above was an admonition on what they should think on. Our life grows as a result of what we fill our minds with and when you fill your mind with the Truth (God's Word), you can never go wrong. Jesus described Himself as the Truth, the only way to the Father, so the only way we can get to the Father is by accepting Him (The Truth). Also, it’s not just enough to know the truth, you must also "do" the Truth. Doing the Truth is acting totally according to the Word of God.

Be determined to express the truth by doing what the Word says. The Word says you are victorious, therefore live victorious; it says you are healed, live as the healed; it says you are blessed, a conqueror free from sin and death, live exactly the way the Word says you are, display God through you.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Further Scripture Study: John 14:6; John 17:17; 1 John ‭2:4

Declare This: Dear Father, You are the Truth. I believe the truth and I do the truth. I'll keep Your commandments and stay in the truth of Your Love in Jesus name Amen.

ONE THING

“One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in his temple.”‬‬‬‬‬‬ Psalms ‭27:4 KJV

David says "One thing have I desired of the Lord".... Why is he desiring one thing from the Lord? There are several other things he would have desired also but his utmost desire was the House of God. 

One thing means of highest priority, utmost importance and of greatest degree. One thing have I desired of the Lord, not from your job, world or that thing that you hold in high regard etc. There is a purpose and a pattern for God's House, it's not just on Sundays or Wednesdays only but all the days, every day and at all times. 

The latter part of our text verse says to behold the beauty of the Lord, the awesomeness, sweetness and loveliness of the Lord. The best way to behold this beauty is by dwelling in His house. So make up your mind to be relevant in His house, remember He is counting on you.

Further Scripture Study: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Psalms 34:8; Psalms 16:11

Declare This: Father, thank You for the passion and zeal You have instilled in me. I recognize my responsibilities in the house and I faithfully and effectively yield myself to be used of You in Jesus name Amen.

CARRY HIS GOODNESS

"Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart". Psalm 73:1 AMP

When you study the account of creation you'll notice that after God created everything from the 1st to the 5th day, He looked at what He had made and saw that it was "Good" (Genesis 1:4-25). But on the 6th day, after He made man, the Bible says, "God saw everything that He had made and behold it was "Very Good" (Genesis 1:31). Man is the completeness of His work. The very Nature of God is Good and because we know that He is good, It therefore means that His Children (we) are also good. We are the "Exactness and Epitome of His Elegance". 

When God made you and I, He made us "very good", our true nature is good because "As He is so are we in this world" (1 John 4:17). You may be at a place you don't want to be, it's a fresh new year and things can still change in your favor. God's nature is Good and everything that He does is good. Hold your ground, you carry His goodness, His goodness will see you through. 

Further Scripture Study: Psalms 8:3-8; Matthew 5:48

Declare This: Father, thank You for giving me the ability to carry Your Goodness. I see everything good, goodness is my nature and I am a dispenser of Your Presence in Jesus name Amen.

YOU ARE WITH ME

"Even though I walk through the [sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort and console me". Psalms 23:4 AMP

I believe there has been times in your life when you felt down, unhappy and disappointed. The Prophet David in the scripture above attests to this fact. He said even though I walk through the valley.....The Valley here means a low point or place in ones life; that place where it seem so impossible and hopeless. But David made a strong point here, he said even if all hell break loose and the challenge seem hopeless, I will not fear because "You are with me". Such confidence he had to know that when he finds himself in the valley God is always with him. 

Whenever you find yourself at that point in your life where it seem you are at the end of the rope, don't loose hope and feel its time to throw in the towel. Never see the valley or that low place as a disadvantage. It's actually a place of promotion. When you're at that low place in your life, God comes to meet you there. In other words, God joins you in your trouble and bring you out a victor. 

Further Scripture Study: Ephesians 6:10-18; Psalms 27:5; Hebrews 13:5

Declare This: Thank You precious Father for Your unconditionally love over me. Giving up is not an option right now but I stand strong in faith winning on every side in Jesus name Amen.

SHIELD OF FAITH

"Above all, lift up the [protective] shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 AMP 

Would you like to extinguish every flaming arrows the devil ever tries to shoot in your direction? Does this proposal sound too good to be true? Well, Ephesians 6:16 assures you that if you have your shield of faith lifted high in front of you, you will be supernaturally empowered to defend yourself against the fiery arrows of the enemy. But more than that, you will be able to literally extinguish every single flaming arrow the devil will ever try to send your way. 

The shield of faith is very important. When a believer lifts his shield high and holds it out in front of him where it belongs, that shield divinely energizes the believer to stand bravely against every assault of the devil. It becomes supernaturally empowered to act as an impenetrable wall of defense against the enemy’s tactics. In other words, Faith is a shield to the believer. This doesn’t mean the devil won’t try to stop you, but when the shield of faith is held out in front of you as it ought to be, you become divinely fortified “…to quench all the flaming arrows (fiery darts) of the wicked.” Refuse to be a victim of any kind of arrow that flies by day or by night.

Further Scripture Study: Psalms 91:5-7; Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:1-5 

Declare This: Dear Lord, thank You for giving me the shield of faith. My faith is saturated with Your Word to extinguish every flaming arrows the devil attempts to throw at me in Jesus name Amen.

DO THE IMPOSSIBLE

"He said, “Come!” So Peter got out of the boat, and walked on the water and came toward Jesus". Matt 14: 29 AMP

Peter leaves the boat and walked on water! When it comes to trusting Jesus, what keeps us from getting out of the boat? What keeps you from daring to trust Jesus? I challenge you, dare to trust Him completely. 

When we look back into the Word of God, we will observe that Moses and the children of Israel walked on bare ground when the Red Sea parted (Exodus 14) and also Elijah & Elisha walked on bare ground when the river Jordan also parted (2 Kings 2:1-15). But when Jesus came, He did not walk on bare ground; He walked on water (Matthew 14:22-33). Jesus walked on water, Glory to God Forevermore! He brought a new order, He did not speak nor strike the river, He just defiled all laws and walked on water. This new order defiles every odd and calls those things which be not as though they were. 

If Jesus did it and He gave Peter the authority to do same, then we are also able to walk on water because as He is so are we in this world. 

Further Scripture Study: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Proverbs 3:5; Psalms 37:5; 1 John 4:17

Declare This: I proclaim, announce and broadcast that I walk on water everyday. Over every issue that pops its head out in Jesus name Amen.

MANAGE YOUR TIME

“Besides this you know what [a critical] hour this is, how it is high time now for you to wake up out of your sleep (rouse to reality). For salvation (final deliverance) is nearer to us now than when we first believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Christ, the Messiah). Romans 13:11 AMPC 

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Have you ever heard of the saying "time waits for no one"? and "everything you have to do, do it quick"? Truly time waits for no one; you can imagine how last year 2018 went away so fast and now we're in 2019. This year is not going to wait for you either and its so sad to see so many let their lives slip by them without achieving significant success. Make the most of your time this year and ensure you do what you have to do promptly.

Most times we are so distracted with so many other cares and we forget to manage our time properly. Some will say i'll do it later, no! do it now because the man who keeps procrastinating will never go far in life. Make the most of your time, time is perishable and when lost it cannot be redeemed.

Further Scripture Study: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; John 9:4; James 1:8

Declare This: My mind is made up, I'll ensure I manage my time well and follow the timing of the Lord. I declare that I am productive always and proclaim that no time is lost in Jesus name Amen.

GOD'S WORD

“But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,” that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim.” ‭‭Romans ‭10:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

When God created the world, we understand that the Word was already in existence. John ‭1:1‬ ‭says “In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

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Now the Word (Christ) dwells in the heart of every true Christian. The moment you believe and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, you automatically invited Him (The Word) to live in you and with the Word in your heart you can dominate your world. The Word has exerting great power to do what it says it will do and it is sharp enough to cut anything that plans to stop your progress in life. God's Word has all the answers you'll ever need, use the Word to your advantage and give no room for any vacuum. 

Further Scripture Study: Romans 10:9; Hebrews 4:12; John 14:6; Gen 1:1 

Declare This: I am dominating and controlling this year with His Word and I declare that every distracting thoughts is cut off by the Word of God. I put my life under subjection of the Word in Jesus name Amen.

THE POWER OF LOVE

Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Love isn’t selfish or quick tempered. It doesn’t keep a record of wrongs that others do. 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 CEV.

Dwelling on a hurt for too long can cause bitterness and hatred, which in turn can lead to depression. The moment you permit anger to linger when someone offends you, you’re on your way into depression. Depression is an extreme degree of sadness and dejection; this is very unhealthy and could open the door of your life to all kinds of diseases. It quenches the Spirit, creates a heaviness of the heart, destabilizes and slows spiritual growth, and eventually causes you to walk out of the Will of God.

You have the power to overcome anything through God’s love. It’s not God’s will for you to be depressed and walk in bitterness, rather He’d have you function in love. God’s Word can build you so that your emotions will always function in the direction of love. When you’re functioning in God’s love, you wouldn’t ponder on the wrong that has been done to you, because your emotions will be completely dominated by the love of God. Use the power of love to Conquer every situation today.

Further Scripture Study: Romans 8:15-17; 2 Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2

Declare This: Father I thank You because I do not walk in anger, bitterness and malice. Love conquers, therefore I function in Your conquering Love always in Jesus name Amen.

THE FATHER'S WILL

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17

‭Do you know the will of God for your life? It’s rather unfortunate when you meet Christians who haven’t come to understand what God’s will for their life is.‬‬‬ It’s very important to understand what the will of the Lord is because a man who doesn’t know is likened to a foolish man. Ephesians 5:17 “So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of God is”.

Some will ask how do I know God's will for my life? The best answer is in the Word of God. Through prayers, commitment, dedication and most importantly with the help of the Holy Spirit, He will reveal His will to you. Be attentive enough to distinctively hear from Him. God's perfect will is for us all to be in His plan and purpose for our lives. Living outside of His will is to live a life without a purpose and significance. 

Further Scripture Study: Matt 7:21; Galatians 1:4; Matt 12:50; John 5:30

Declare This: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the ability to understand Your will for my life. As I study Your Word it becomes clearer and clearer to me and makes me be who You want me to be in Jesus name Amen.

CREDIBILITY

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much". Luke 16:10 

What abilities do you have that God can use? we’ve all been blessed with gifts and talents. Paul talks about spiritual gifts in his letter to the Corinthians. Our gifts are different and we know that our gifts are to be used to glorify God and edify His people. 

How credible are you in serving our Lord? Can God count on you to be faithful in your desire to serve? Can you be trusted in doing the work He has asked you to do? If you are credible, you can be used by God at any given moment, in any place, at any time, according to His purpose. A credible person shows great reverence for God and God is depending upon His church to take the Word to the world. Are you really living like Christ? Are you credible? Credibility is a must for the Christian in all areas of life. The Lord is counting on you.

Further Scripture Study: 1 Corinthians 15:58; John 15:13; Philippians 4:13; Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19

Declare This: Dear Father, my trust is in You and You alone. I've made up my mind to always depend and steadfastly remain loyal to You in Jesus name Amen.

RUN

"Then the LORD answered me and said, “Write the vision And engrave it plainly on [clay] tablets So that the one who reads it will run.” Habakkuk 2:2 AMP

So many times I have come across Christians who make plans of what they want to do and achieve, but often times they rarely achieve such plans or goals, why? Most times, they forget to put into actions the part that says "run". To run means to act quickly, to make corresponding action and move under continuing power and drive. 

You cannot plan to be an influential Christian if all you do us to write down the vision. You must make plans, strategize and run with the written down vision. Take for example someone who wants to own the biggest farm in the world. If this person doesn’t take active action of buying and cultivating the land then his visions are still written down as a plan. You can’t keep sitting on the fence and praying for God to make your vision come alive when the power to run is in your hand. So don’t keep waiting on something to happen, you make it happen now and through God's help you’ll see your plans and vision come alive.

Further scripture study: Galatians 5:7

Declare this: Thank you Father for the ability to write down the vision. I declare that as I run with this vision, every one of my plans come to life and achieved in Jesus name Amen.

JUST ASK

That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: Ephesians 1:17 KJV

Would you like to receive some guidance from the Holy Spirit to help you make important decisions in your life today? If yes, Paul’s prayer to the Ephesian church in the verse above is an important scripture for you to apply to your own life. 

Having Wisdom & Revelation are two very important virtues that can help you make the right decisions and help you win on all sides. If you need direction and guidance today, all you need do is to ask and pray Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:17 for your own life. Ask God to give you “the spirit of wisdom and revelation.” He has all the answers you need and whatever it is you need, God has it. All you have to do is Ask.

Further Scripture Study: Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9; James 1:5-8; Mark 11:24

Declare this: Dear Lord, thank You for the ability You've given me to ask. I ask for insight, wisdom and revelation for my life now and always in Jesus name Amen.

CHOOSE RIGHTLY

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live. Deuteronomy 30:19

One beautiful thing about God is that he does not impose His Will on us, He gives us the ability to choose, even though He’ll advice you to make the right choice still He won’t impose that choice on you. You have the choice to either choose to win or lose, live or choose to die etc. I encourage you to choose to win and choose to live because when you do, He will win with you and keep you in the pavilion of His Presence. 

Choosing to win does not mean you're not going to face challenges or difficulties, it only means that when this issues come up; your mentality to win will help change it into your testimony. God has given us the free will to live a victorious life free from lack, sickness, sadness, anger, malice, bitterness and poverty, but it’s still our choice to choose, so make up your mind to always choose rightly.

Further Scripture Study: 1 Kings 18:21; John 8:23; Genesis 39:20-21

Declare This: Thank You Father for the ability to choose rightly. I declare that i am Your representative and my life is a reflection of Your goodness and glory in Jesus name Amen.

THE MASTER KEY

“Love is patient, Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” ‭‭1 Corinthians ‭13:4-7 NIV

‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬There is no way you can go through a locked door without having the right key to unlock it first. Living a victorious life without having love is absolutely impossible. As Christians, Love is the very core of our Christian Faith and this differentiates us from others. It is that very key that unlocks every door for a Christian. When you have this Love key there’s no limit to where you can get to or what you can achieve. There is absolutely no door too difficult that you cannot open.

Be determined to use that Love key everywhere you go and see how God will make a way for you in ways you can only imagine.

Further Scripture Study: Luke 6:35; John 3:16; 1 John 4:7-21

Declare This: Thank You Father for I possess the only key that can help me  win throughout the year. I'll hold on to Love always in Jesus name Amen.

BE READY & EXPECTANT

"So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and he was quickly brought from the dungeon. When he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came before Pharaoh". Genesis 41:14 NIV

From our verse above, the sojourn of Joseph is about to reach it’s apex. He has had a remarkable life of just 30 years and has spent his entire adult life living in the land of the Egyptians. God made a way for Joseph out of his condition; God took the same thing that got him into prison to also bless him. This means God is able to take the same thing that got you into trouble and use it to get you out of trouble too. 

I want you to take note of three important things Joseph did from our text verse; He got up, "Shaved (the past)", "Changed his clothes (he got dressed for the future)" and "Showed Up (for the very moment God had prepared him for the last 30 years - Genesis 41:46). Yes, he showed up for the Blessings awaiting him, he showed up for the favors, he showed up for the best days of his life and he showed up for his future.

God is saying to you today to shave off your past (forget the hurt and pain), change your clothes for what's ahead and Show Up for all He has prepared for you. Be ready and expectant for the move of God in your life.

Further Scripture Study: Romans 8:28 NIV; Philippians 3:13 NIV

Declare This: Dear Lord, I've made up my mind to let go of the past and show up for what you've prepared for me in my future in Jesus name Amen.

2019 - MY SET TIME

Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favor her, yea, the set time, is come." Psalms 102:13 KJV

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!

It's a new year, and that means it's time for a fresh, new start. For every promise, for every prophecy, and for every dream there is a set time. That is to say that there is an appointed time for that word or that promise or that dream to be manifested. 

Beloved, get set! GOD is SETTING everything in place for you this year 2019 in your job, in your career, in your academy, in your marriage, in your ministry, in your business and even in your health. You may have some present issues, but I tell you from today that God is making the impossible “Possible” this year.

What He did last year for you cannot be compared to this year 2019. It’s your SET TIME for Divine Positioning, Divine Promotion, Divine Speed, Divine Favors, Divine & Supernatural Healing, Divine Acceleration on all sides in Jesus name Amen. 

The required KEY is "LOVE". Anything that requires movement has a key to start it, our key to start this year is LOVE. Hold on to God’s Love, it never fails.

Further Scripture Study: Esther 4:14; Philippians 3:12; Proverbs 3:5-6

Declare This: Dear Lord, thank You for making me see another year. I am fully ready to receive all the year has for me in Jesus name Amen.