Radiant Life In Christ Apostolic Church
8646 Jennings Station Road St. Louis, Missouri 63147
Suffragan Bishop Illona W. Dickson
~Founding Pastor~
“Prayer and Fasting Journal“
January Consecration
2014
This Consecration Journal Belongs To:
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PREPARATION
First, we’re thrilled that you’ve decided to join with our church body
to fast during these 21 days.
Secondly, the list of food we’ve provided is merely the first step to
get you thinking about making better food choices. Remember, this
fast is about growing your relationship with God, and pulling down
strongholds “This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting!”
He’s just as concerned about what is in your heart as He is about
what is in your stomach.
Remember, food often covers emotional disturbances. When you fast,
you may experience a brief time of anger, depression or stubbornness etc. DON’T BE DISTRACTED FROM
THE FAST!
Daniels’ decision not to eat the King’s food was an outward symbol of an inward commitment he had made to
God. Let your choices over the next three weeks reflect the hunger you have for God’s presence in your life.
Since there is no definitive list of food for the Daniel Diet, it is truly the spirit of Daniel’s decision that we are
imitating over the next 21 days. If there is something that is not specifically listed that you think still qualifies as a
food of the King, then ask God to reveal to you whether it should be part of your diet over the next few weeks. The
details of the fast are between you and God-use this time to focus on Him.
God is certain to bless your life in new and exciting ways during the fast. We encourage you to write down your
prayers and the many ways God reveals Himself to you. We can’t wait to see what God is going to do in your life
and in the life of our church.
Remember: We are praying against strongholds. God delivered Job when he prayed for his friends!!!
FOCUS:
The fast, as explained in our Sunday service, is a spiritual discipline designed to better connect us with God. As a
church, we are fasting in order to deepen our relationship with God, to walk in step with His plan and purpose, and
to pull down strongholds. The best way to do this is to redirect our food source. This is accomplished through
substituting our regular food intake with Bible reading, praying, and journaling. The overall goal is to experience
a genuine hunger for spending time with God, and to remove all emotional hindrances from hearing His voice
speak directly to you!
MENU
The Daniel Fast is a partial fast, which means that we will eliminate some common things from our daily diet, but
will have generous options available. We will focus on eating grains, fruits and vegetables that are pure and
simple.
ONLY IF YOU ARE DIABETIC OR WANT TO BE DIABETIC or have any condition which would prohibit
you from being a part of the Full Daniel Fast, add fish to one meal a day. Then choose one thing from your daily
routine (i.e. specific foods or television, other technology, shopping etc.) and deny yourself that one thing for the
next 21 days.
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Remember, the spirit in which you participate is all important!
If you have any known medical conditions or suspect such conditions consult your doctor before beginning the
fast.
KEYS TO SUCCESS:
1. Partner with someone for prayer and encouragement!
2. Prepare food in advance so they are ready to meet your hunger requirements!
3. Pray for obedience, and to pull down strongholds
FOODS TO EAT
WHOLE GRAINS: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley, Nuts, Pasta, White Rice (very limited amounts) Breads:
whole grain-all Cereals
Watch your sodium intake on canned foods!
LEGUMES: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
CHEESE: Limited amounts EGGS: Limited amounts SOUPS: Homemade is better, canned is
acceptable.
FRUITS: Apples, Apricots, Bananas Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries,
Cranberries, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew, Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes,
Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries,
Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon.
VEGETABLES: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots,
Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Greens, Kale,
Leeks, Lettuces, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Nuts, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes,
Rutabagas, Scallions, Seeds, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress,
Yams, Zucchini.
LIQUIDS: Water (as much as possible) Milk, Herbal (caffeine free) Tea Natural fruits Juices (no sugar
added) Extra –Virgin Olive Oil (small quantities), and Honey.
Sufffragan Bishop Illona W. Dickson
Founding Pastor
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I AM MORE THAT AN OVERCOMER! Journal Commitment
My Twenty-One-Day Fast Begins Today!
I commit to fast from Thursday, January 2, 2014 - Wednesday, January 22, 2014.
Consecration is the entire month January 1-31, 2014 so I will continue to read my Journal and seek my
God in prayer and meditation.
The reason I am fasting:
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What am I fasting from?
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The results of my fast:
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Your commitment is onto the Lord!
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FASTING AND PRAYING KEYS TO REMEMBER
Pray and stay in God’s Word.
Drink lots of water.
Don’t be surprise if you get a headache,
hunger pangs and cravings for food, sugar, caffeine at the beginning of the fast.
Play praise and worship music as much as possible.
Be sure to stop, quiet yourself and listen to God as you pray and mediate
Write down what God says to you in your journal, tape player etc.
THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:
What are your own personal reasons for fasting?
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Do you desire sensitivity to the things of God?
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Daniel 10:3 - I ate no pleasant bread,
neither came flesh nor wine in my
mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all,
till three whole weeks were fulfilled
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 1
January 2, 2014
INTERCESSION FOR OUR PASTOR
IMAGINE WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN in our churches if our pastors
were covered in prayer by their congregations.
Pastors are the target of much criticism, the subject of gossip, the bull’s
eye for harsh words. What if, instead, the pastor became the subject of
passionate prayer?
Would you commit yourself to pray daily for your pastor? Would you
rally others to the same commitment? Would you be willing to see what God could do through a church whose
pastor is covered head-to-toe in heaven’s power released through the prayers of the church? The prayers of the
church is the most powerful prayer force in the cosmos.
“His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and
authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our
Lord” (Eph 3:10-12).
When the church, in any of her gathered forms, prays, we are announcing to the heavenly realms the manifold
wisdom of God. Power and authority are exercised through the church’s united prayers. Use that force to undergird
your pastor and see what happens.
If you are going to commit to praying for your pastor, then you will also have to make some other commitments.
Refuse to gossip or join in complaining.
Turn every critical or judgmental thought into prayer instead. Invite anyone who seeks to criticize or complain to
you to join you in your prayer initiative instead.
Don’t start this venture thinking that maybe prayer will make your pastor into the person you think your pastor
should be. From the beginning, recognize that prayer will release all the power and provision of God in your
pastor’s life and will accomplish His purposes, not your purposes. Pray first that God will give you a heart of love,
compassion, and gentleness toward your pastor. Ask the Lord to change any wrong attitudes in you toward your
pastor. Ask God to make you a person who builds your pastor up and encourages your pastor’s heart.
Do not start out with an agenda of your own. Sign onto God’s agenda and let Him do the work in His way, at His
time. Be open during this whole experience for the Holy Spirit to convict and correct you about wrong attitudes.
If you are willing to step out in this grand adventure, then you might want to use this guide as a starting place. Use
the suggested prayer as just that; a suggestion. Pray as the Spirit leads you, covering our pastor in prayer and in the
authority given by God.
Pastors and church leaders spend a great deal of time praying for and ministering to
others. Many pastors live their lives in service and devotion to others, almost to their
own detriment. While pastors are busy praying for their members and their
community, the question arises, “Who is praying for the pastors?” Even doctors get
sick and need a prescription from time to time. Likewise, pastors must be prescribed
daily prayer on their behalf from the people they so diligently serve.
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INTERCESSION FOR OUR PASTOR- CONTINUED
Thoughts/Ideas
Many pastors are visionary leaders. As such, their minds are constantly bombarded with thoughts and
ideas. Pray for clarity as they think and develop ideas for the growth of the church. Pray that they would
have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5) and that they would not fall prey to prideful thoughts. A pastor
who can think clearly can lead clearly. Pray for focus and clarity of vision so that (he) she can lead
effectively.
Temptations
While your pastor is a tremendous spiritual leader, no one is perfect. He or she may be gifted, but he or
she is still human. They carry God’s treasure in an earthen vessel (II Corinthians 4:7). This means that
your pastor is not above yielding to temptation. Pray that he or she guards against temptation and that
they have the proper boundaries and accountability system in their lives to help keep them away from a
fall. If you prayed for your pastor every time YOU were tempted, imagine how many prayers your pastor
would receive each day! Pray that he or she would not be led into temptation.
Marriage/Family
Pray for your pastor’s marriage and family. Pray that he or she will keep their family as priority even
over the church. Pray that he or she is reminded that family is the first ministry. Pray for unity and peace
in their home. Pray that they and their spouse will remain on one accord and guard against dissention or
divorce. Pray for their children and extended family members.
Strength
Sunday is generally the busiest and most stressful day of the week for most pastors. While many church
members devote an hour or two on Sundays to the church, most pastors (like Jesus) get up early Sunday
morning to begin preparing for the day. For most pastors, Sunday is a long and full work day, especially
for those who preach or lead multiple services each week. This is not to mention the spiritual attacks they
face when standing to deliver the message. Pray that your pastor’s strength doesn’t fail. Pray that when
they are weak, God will be strong for them.
When you pray for Pastor Dickson every day you empower her to more effectively do what God has
called her to do. Your prayers are more powerful than you can imagine! There is no better investment of
your time and energy for the overall health and growth of your church than the time you take to pray for
pastor. Remember, the effective and fervent prayers of the righteous avail much (James 5:16). Pray for
your pastor every day.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 2
January 3, 2014
“WE DECLARE HEALING”
As men and women of God we must stand on God’s word and God’s power to divinely heal us. There
are many areas of healing that are needed in the body of Christ. In the name of Jesus, we pray for healing
to take place in the Church―for total wholeness and well-being...spiritually, physically, mentally and
emotionally. "...and with his stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). Let us pray in unity that God’s people
be totally healed and delivered. Below are some examples of scriptures and prayers for healing. Ask God
to lead you as you pray not only for yourselves but for your brothers and sister in Christ.
“Great faith is the product of great fights. Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests. Great triumphs
can only come out of great trials.”
― Smith Wigglesworth
1. Isaiah 53:4-5 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
Jesus carried my sicknesses and pains. But He was pierced for my rebellion and crushed for my sins.
Jesus was beaten so that I could be whole and whipped so that I could be healed. I accept what He has
done for me and I accept the healing in my body as a result of His sacrifice.
2. Jeremiah 1:12 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
I will continually speak God’s word concerning my healing and I expect His word to be carried out in my
life.
3. Matthew 21:21-22 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
Today, I speak to this disease in my body. In Jesus’ name, (name of the disease) I command you to die at
the root, move from my body and be cast into the sea in Jesus’ name. I believe that what I have
commanded will be done in my body. In Jesus’ name!
4. Romans 4:17 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
As a descendant of Abraham, I receive the blessings and promises that were given to Abraham which
includes healing of diseases. As a child of God who has been told to imitate God, I call those things
which do not exist as though they do and I command my healing to manifest in my body now. Today, I
will not waiver at God’s promise for healing, but I stand strong and fully assured that God’s Word will
heal my body. As I walk through this process in my life, I will walk by faith and not by sight and
continually give God glory for His goodness and faithfulness.
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WE DECLARE HEALING- CONTINUED
5. Romans 8:11 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
Today, I declare that the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, who raised Jesus from the dead now dwells in me.
I expect life from the Holy Spirit who lives in me to flow in the areas of my body that have been attacked
by disease. Body, be whole because the life-giving Spirit of God lives in me.
6. Romans 8:12-14 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
I am a child of God, therefore, the Holy Spirit leads my life and I will
allow Him to lead me. I choose to live and be healed because I
choose to let the Holy Spirit help me to put to death the deeds of my
sinful nature. Holy Spirit, I trust you to let me know when I am about
to act or react to situations that are caused by flesh. Thank you Holy
Spirit for helping me to follow after You.
7. Romans 8:15-17 Scripture
Scriptural Prayer
In Christ, I have not received a spirit that makes me a fearful slave,
but I have God’s Spirit and He is my Father. As one of His children, I
am one of His heirs. As a matter of fact, because of my Brother, Jesus
Christ, who lives in me, I am an heir of God’s glory. His glory
includes my healing and I boldly receive it now. As a recipient of
God’s glory I will be a witness of Jesus Christ and spread the Gospel
to my family, co-workers, friends, and people that I come in contact
with. As I share in God’s glory I understand that I will share in his
suffering and I will trust the Holy Spirit to lead, guide, and protect me
when I encounter his suffering.
Christ as I read and confess God’s word over my life. Today, I
declare that my mind will receive the healing power of God’s word
and I will come to know God, not only as a healer, but as a Father, Brother, and Comforter. Father, teach
me everything about You.
Deuteronomy 7:15, Mark 16:17, Isaiah 40:31 , Psalm 34:19, Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 53:4-5, Jeremiah 33:6,
Matthew 18:19 , Isaiah 58:8 1 Peter 2:24 , Psalm 103:2-3, 3 John 2, Jeremiah 17:14, James 5:14-15, 1
John 5:14, I Peter 2:24, Hebrews 11:11-12, Hebrews 10:35-39, Philippians 2:13, Galatians 3:13-14
Scripture 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Scripture
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 3
January 4, 2014
DIRECTION, GUIDANCE, DREAMS, AND VISIONS
DURING THIS FAST, seek God for direction and guidance in your life. Paul said, “I was not
disobedient to the heavenly vision” (Acts 26:19). Vision comes from God to help you and other people
and to establish His kingdom in the earth (not to be confused with ambition, which comes from the flesh
and is self-seeking).
REMEMBER THE SIX STAGES OF A VISION:
♢ I thought it—God gives you the vision.
♢ I caught it—you start to get excited about the vision.
♢ I bought it—you consider the cost of the vision and pay the price.
♢ I sought it—nobody can talk you out of it.
♢ I got it—you actually possess the dream and are glad you paid the price to get it.
♢ I taught it—you pass it on to the next generation. Never settle for less than God’s best for your life!
As God instructed Habakkuk: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets ... though it tarries, wait for
it” (Hab. 2:2-3). What vision has God given you? Write it down and focus on it during the fast.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 4
January 5, 2014
CALLING ALL INTERCESSORS
YOU ARE A spiritual “gatekeeper” in your home, your family, and your city. Your intercessory prayers
for these areas help maintain a wall of protection against demonic attack. Interceding is intervening, or
stepping in on behalf of another. Even people who would never speak to you in person have no defense
against your prayers. Your prayers can go into bars. Your prayers can go into crack houses. Your prayers
can go anywhere. E. M. Bounds said, “Prayers outlive the lives of those who uttered them.” Spend today
focusing on your own intercessory prayer life, praying for other intercessors, and praying that God would
raise up more intercessors. We need prayers that will outlive our generation! Intercessory targets for my
family, my city, and my country:
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 2:1
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all
people.
Matthew 18:19-20
Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my
Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Romans 8:26
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the
Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Ephesians 6:18
Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all
perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
James 5:13-16
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among
you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in
the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him
up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and
pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is
working.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 5
January 6, 2014
WARRING FOR THE FAMILY
Dear Jesus, I bow in worship and praise before You. I cover myseIf with the blood of Jesus
Christ and claim the protection of the Blood for my family, my finances, my home, my spirit
and my soul and body. I surrender myself completely in every area of my life to You.
I take a stand against all the workings of the Devil that would try and hinder me and my family
from completely serving. In the name of Jesus you are the true and living God who has power and
control over everything. Satan I command you and all of your demon forces of darkness in the
name of Jesus Christ to leave my presence. I bring the blood of Jesus Christ between the Devil
and my family, my home, my finances, my spirit, my soul and body. I declare, therefore, that
Satan and his wicked spirits are subject to me in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. In the name of
Jesus, I destroy and tear down all strongholds of Satan and smash the plans of Satan that have
been formed against me and my family. I tear down the strongholds of the devil against my mind
and I surrender my mind to you, Jesus.
I affirm, heavenly Father, that you have not given me the spirit of fear, but of power and love and
of a sound mind. Therefore, I resist the spirit of fear in the name of Jesus, the Son of the living
God. I refuse to doubt, refuse to worry, because I have authority over all the power of the enemy
and nothing shall by any means hurt me. I claim complete and absolute victory over the force of
darkness in the name of Jesus, and I bind the Devil and command him to loose my peace, joy,
prosperity, and every member of my family for the glory of God and by faith I call it done. In the
Name of Jesus I break and smash the strongholds of Satan formed against my emotions today and
I give my emotions to you, Lord Jesus, realizing that I am the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Again, I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ and pray that the Holy Ghost would
bring all the work of the crucifixion, resurrection and all the work of the ascension of the Lord
Jesus Christ into my life today. I surrender my life and possessions to you. I refuse to fear, worry
or to be discouraged in the name of Jesus. I will not hate, envy or show any type of bitterness
toward my brothers, sisters, or my enemies, but will love them with the love of God in my heart
by the Holy Ghost.
Open my eyes and show me the areas of my life that do not please you and give me the strength,
grace and wisdom to remove any sin or weight that would give the devil a foothold against me. In
every way I claim the victory of the cross over all satanic forces in my life. I pray in the name of
the Lord Jesus Christ with thanksgiving and I welcome the ministry of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 6
January 7, 2014
FINANCES AND PROSPERITY
God has told us through His Word that when we acknowledge Him in all our ways and lean not our own
understanding, He will direct our paths Prov. 3:6. That includes finances. On this sixth day of your fast,
ask God to set things aright in your finances. Sow a “first fruits offering”. If you sow the unusual, you
will release an unusual harvest back into your life. Expect financial miracles this year! Seek Him for
blessings and prosperity that can be used to advance and expand His Kingdom and bless others. You take
care of the little things, and God will handle the big things. Don’t worry about the money; just do what
God tells you to do. He’s the God of provision. He will see to it. He will provide. He will make away.
Even if you’re looking at something that seems bigger than you, boldly declare it right now: Thank You,
Lord for being my Provider in all things. I give you the praise for provision. Thank you, Jesus!
Specific financial needs to hold up in prayer today:
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Deuteronomy 8:18 You shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get
wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day.
What is the Lord saying to you?
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 7
January 8, 2014
MARRIAGE
Marriage doesn’t take two people; it takes three. You cannot have a good marriage if God is not in the
center of it. And that applies to those who are single as well. Your courting days should be centered on
Christ and purity, establishing a firm foundation for the future. Today, if you are married cover your
spouse and your marriage with prayer. Pray for others in your family and circle of friends who are
married. Marriage is under attack by the enemy in this country If you are single , pray that God will bring
you His utmost choice for your life, and commit to settle for nothing less.
Prayer
Father, it is written in Your Word that we are to esteem our marriage as precious, worthy of great price
and especially dear. We agree with Your Word and act accordingly.
By a conscious act of our will, we put away strife by becoming swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to
anger. We confess and believe that we neither offend nor take offense with one another.
Your Word says You have knit us together in purpose and in power, therefore we commit ourselves and
our marriage to be the mighty instrument upon earth that You designed us to be. Our desire is to be an
example of Your love to our family and friends.
So Father, right now, we make a quality decision to live in harmony. We agree not to give ourselves over
to selfish desires that will cause division and distrust. We declare that we honor and value our marriage
by keeping our marriage bed undefiled. We declare that our marriage grows stronger every day and is an
encouragement to those around us. We will conduct ourselves honorably and becoming---being kind,
tenderhearted, compassionate, understanding and loving toward one another. We are always ready to
believe the best, and we freely forgive one another.
Father, we declare and therefore it is established that we live in a peaceable habitation and quiet resting
place. Thank you, Father, for making us heirs together of the grace of life! We begin this commitment
before Your throne in the Name of Jesus and by the authority of Your Word. Amen.
Scripture References
Hebrews 13:4; II Timothy 2:24-26; Colossians 1:10; Philippians 2:2, 4:7; Ephesians 4:32; Isaiah 32:17-
18; Jeremiah 1:12; James 1:19, 3:2; I Peter 3:7; Mark 11:23; Matthew 18:19; Philippians 2:3
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 8
January 9, 2014
FOCUS SALVATION OF SOULS
THERE IS NO greater burden for which to seek the Lord than the salvation of souls. If you have
unsaved friends and family—and we all do—they need to hear of God’s love for them, but they also need
to understand that there is a very real, very dark, very horrific place for those who do not accept Jesus.
The Lord spoke more of hell than He did of heaven. So, as you begin this fast, let your focus be the souls
of those close to you who need salvation. Do not be discouraged but persistent. Keep praying! “Consider
him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart” (Heb.
12:3, NIV). My spiritual “hit list” Unsaved family members and friends to target in prayer during this
fast.
MY SPIRITUAL “HIT LIST”
Write their names below. Believe God for souls, souls, and more souls. He saved you and he is able to
save and deliver your loved ones too. Walk it out and pray it out!
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 9
January 10, 2014
PROTECTION
Because of Jesus, you and I can take hold of God’s promise to protect us, to provide for all our needs, and to cover
us in His love, mercy, and grace. He is our El Shaddai. He shows himself strong on our behalf. He also tenderly
takes us unto Himself and shows us kindness.
Meditate on these verse of Scripture today, relating to the divine protection of our loving Faith
Exodus 19: 4-5
Psalm 61: 3-5
Isaiah 66: 13
Psalms 91
1. Clean Heart principle. Make sure your heart is clean before God by giving the Holy Spirit time
to convict you about any un-confessed sin in your life. Confess that of which He speaks. See: Psalm
66.18; Hosea 5.4; Ps 51:10; Heb 10:22
Ex: Create in me a clean heart O Lord. Check your heart before God and make them clean, ask
forgiveness if anything unclean and God will forgive any sin, and make sure your heart is right before
God.
2. Acknowledge your dependence on the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you. Ask God to completely
control you by His Spirit. See: Eph 5.18, John 14.16,17, John 16.13, Acts 16.6-10.
Ex: Lead me and guide me Lord, I submit my life and this time into your hands.
3. Put aside your own reasoning and desires, of what you feel what you should pray for first. See:
Prov.3.5-6, Isa 55.8
Ex: If you want to hear what God wants to speak to you, you’ve got to silence your own pre-conceived
ideas. (Listen with a pen and paper in your hand, write down what He says and pray over those things.
4. Deal aggressively with the enemy. Silence his voice. See: James 4.7, 2 Cor. 10.4,5.
Ex: (3 voices: The voice of God, our own voice and voice of the enemy). Say to the Devil, “You have no
authority upon my life, I command you to get lost from me, and I bind everything you say in the name of
JESUS CHRIST.”
5. Ask God for the fear of the Lord Prov 1.7, Hos 5.4
6. Praise Him by faith for the exciting time He is going to give you. God will do something consistent
with His character. See: Num 23.19, Ps. 103.17, Ps. 95.1,2.
7. Wait before God in silent expectancy. Listen for direction. See: Ps.62.5, Ps 46.10.
Ex: Expect that the Lord will be speaking to you, and wait in silent.
8. In faith and obedience, take action on what God brings to your mind, believing He has spoken to
you. See: 2 Chron. 20.21-22 Ex: Sometimes when God speaks to us in our thoughts, the Devil would love to say, “That’s just your
thought, not God’s voice”…
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 10
January 11, 2014
GOD’S FAVOR
When you truly grasp the concept of God’s favor, of His capacity, you will never be the same. You see,
when you offer God a cup, He not only fills it, as David said, but He also overflows it Ps. 23:5. God’s
“capacity” is unlimited and cannot be exhausted. In the second chapter of Acts, the Holy Spirit didn’t
merely “enter” the room, He filled the whole house where they were sitting. So whatever you are
believing God for during this fast, I encourage you to believe Him for the maximum. Believe Him for His
Favor, for His measure of capacity, not your own. Rise up and confront the barriers standing n your way.
Do not allow circumstances to dictate your territory limitations-your territory is expanding!
II Corinthians 6:2
I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.
Psalm 50: 14-15
Offer to God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High. Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I
will deliver you and you shall glorify Me.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 11
January 12, 2014
RIGHT RELATIONSHIP & KINGDOM CONNECTIONS
People can be used in our lives as blessings of God or as tools of the enemy. You have to be able to
discern the difference between the two. There are “flesh people” who tear you down but there are “faith
people” who build you up and help you unlock your potential. Flesh people feed your fear and cause you
to feel like you’ve lost your dream The right relationships can begin and instill in you a “can-do” attitude.
You begin to stretch your thinking. “Well, maybe I can do that.” You can be catapulted by the
relationships that God puts in your life. So, as you continue to fast and press into Him today, seek His
counsel on the relationships in your life. Which ones are draining? Which ones are supporting you?
Which do you represent to others?
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10: 27
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 12
January 13, 2014
THE BODY OF CHRIST
Christians all over the world need prayer. In China, believers meet in secret locations in the underground
church. If they are discovered, they risk being beaten, tortured, imprisoned, and worse for their faith. In
Ethiopia, believers are brutally attacked and suffer greatly when they refuse to renounce Jesus. In other
hostile and close regions, like Cuba and Vietnam, brave believers share the Word of God with others at
great personal risk. Even in our Christian nation, the cross of Christ and our beliefs are constantly under
attack. So, on this Twelth day of your fast concentrate in prayer on the body of Christ- those who are
suffering and persecuted for their faith, those who are struggling to hold on to their faith, and those whom
the devil wishes to pick off from our younger generation.
Unity and Diversity in One Body
I Corinthians 12:24-26
12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are
one body, so also is Christ. 13
For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or
Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into[a]
one Spirit. 14
For in fact the body
is not one member but many.
15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body?
16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the
body? 17
If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where
would be the smelling? 18
But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He
pleased. 19
And if they were all one member, where would the body be?
20 But now indeed there are many members, yet one body.
21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, “I have
no need of you”; nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.” 22
No, much rather, those
members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 23
And those members of the body which
we think to be less honorable, on these we bestow greater honor; and our unpresentable parts have
greater modesty, 24
but our presentable parts have no need. But God composed the body, having given
greater honor to that part which lacks it, 25
that there should be no schism in the body, but that the
members should have the same care for one another. 26
And if one member suffers, all the members suffer
with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 13
January 14, 2014
DISCERNMENT
Discernment is the ability to judge rightly. Just as Solomon prayed for wisdom, you and I can ask God to
strengthen our discernment of people, situations, and opportunities. It has to do with being sensitive to
His Spirit, which increase exponentially when you are fasting. So, as you continue to His journey, make
it a point of prayer to ask God to increase your discernment of people, situations and more. And study
HIS WORD! As the Hebrew writer reminds us, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper
than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and
is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrew 4:12
I John 4:1
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets
are gone out into the world.
Let Us Pray
Father, I pray that You might give me a heart of wisdom. I pray that I will always make wise choices and
when two paths seem to be equal, I pray You will help me to trust You even as I make my decision. Give
me a heart that is willing to obey You and to respond in faith to the wisdom You have given me.
I pray for _______ that they might have a heart of wisdom. Keep them from ungodly counsel that seems
good, but which will, in the end, be destructive. Keep them from following the path of least resistance,
and from friends who would lead them astray. Teach them, even as You teach me, that the wise path is
often the most difficult path, but in the end, is the most rewarding. Direct our paths, O Lord, for we are
like sheep who are prone to stray. Make us lovers of wisdom.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 14
January 15, 2014
REVEALING GIFTINGS
When you read Paul’s letters, you see that he kept around him people of different backgrounds and
people with different gifts. In other words, he had some people who were gifted at hospitality. He had
some people whose main contribution was prayer. No matter what the gift is, it must be opened. It is to
bless you and others around you. God has given you a unique and special divine enablement; gifts, as it
were. Are you using them to glorify Him and advance His kingdom? Have you fully discovered what
those gifts are? As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the
manifold grace of God. --1 Peter 4:10
There is no magic formula or definitive test that can tell us exactly what our spiritual gifts are. The Holy
Spirit distributes the gifts as He determines (1 Corinthians 12:7-11). A common problem for Christians is
the temptation to get so caught up in our spiritual gift that we only seek to serve God in the area in which
we feel we have been gifted. That is not how the spiritual gifts work. God calls us to obediently serve
Him in all things. He will equip us with whatever gift or gifts we need to accomplish the task He has
called us to.
Identifying our spiritual giftedness can be accomplished in various ways. Spiritual gift tests or
inventories, while not to be fully relied upon, can definitely help us understand where our gifting might
be. Confirmation from others also gives light to our spiritual giftedness. Other people who see us serving
the Lord can often identify a spiritual gift in use that we might take for granted or not recognize. Prayer is
also important. The one person who knows exactly how we are spiritually gifted is the gift-giver
Himself—the Holy Spirit. We can ask God to show us how we are gifted in order to better use our
spiritual gifts for His glory.
Yes, God calls some to be teachers and gives them the gift of teaching. God calls some to be servants and
blesses them with the gift of helps. However, specifically knowing our spiritual gift does not excuse us
from serving God in areas outside our gifting. Is it beneficial to know what spiritual gift(s) God has given
us? Of course it is. Is it wrong to focus so much on spiritual gifts that we miss other opportunities to
serve God? Yes. If we are dedicated to being used by God He will equip us with the spiritual gifts we
need.
What gifts has God given you? Are you using them to the glory of God?
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 15
January 16, 2014
PERSONAL MINISTRY
God has given you giftings to use for His purposes. It makes me think of Abraham and the five dynamics
that brought him into the place of ministry, the place of destiny that God had for him. First, he could
“hear” God. Secondly, Abraham believed what he heard. Thirdly, he came to a place of denouncing the
comfort zone he lived in to follow God’s leading. Fourthly, Abraham had the courage to follow God’s
direction for his life. And finally, he had the tenacity to focus on the promise and not the problems that
stood in his way. So on this day of the fast, I encourage you to pray and seek God about His purpose and
plan for your life, your ministry unto Him.
--Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up
his cross and follow Me.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 16
January 17, 2014
MENTOR AND DISCIPLESHIP
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go’”(Luke
9:57). It is one thing to say that you will follow Jesus; it is another to see it through, even when the road
is narrow, steep, and nearly impossible. We all need fathers and mothers in the faith who have walked the
road with Jesus and can gently help us along at times. These mentors are invaluable when they are of the
Lord. Pray today that God will bring right relationships into your life…fathers and mothers in the faith
who can strengthen you and build you up.
--Ephesians 4:11-13
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be
pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built
up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature,
attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 17
January 18, 2014
BINDING OPPRESSION AND FEAR
There may be times in your life when your enemies or circumstances seem to be so large and so powerful
that they are all you can see. In Psalm 69, David is crying out, saying he was sinking in “deep mire”(v.2)
and the floods were overtaking him. But his heart turned to worship despite his circumstances. When you
worship, you not only magnify God, but you also reduce the size and power of everything else around
you. God will hear you when you set your heart to worship Him. When you magnify the Lord, you shrink
the supposed power of your enemy, the devil. The greatest thing you can do in the midst of a battle is to
magnify the Lord. “I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving”
(Ps. 69:30).
--Psalms 34:3-4
Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together. I sought the LORD, and He heard
me, and delivered me from all my fears.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 18
January 19, 2014
REVIVAL
Revival is when Earth is attacked by heaven. Revival is an awesome move of God that affects you in
powerful ways. Revival is when you get closer to heaven than you are to anything of Earth. We need
revival in America. We need heaven to touch Earth with power. So, as you near the end of your fast, pray
for revival. Ask God to send the rain of His Spirit on the land to break up the hardened hearts and bring
forth a harvest of souls. Cry out for it as a desperate man crying out for water in the desert. Our young
people need revival. We need revival. The church needs revival. In the past, the great revivals were
always preceded by seasons of fasting and prayer. Do not grow weary, but stand strong in the power of
His might.
--Habakkuk 3:2
LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day in our
time make them known; in wrath remember mercy.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 19
January 20, 2014 LABORERS INTO THE HARVEST FIELD
God said, “Ask of Me, and I will give you the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for
Your possessions” (Ps. 2:8). Jesus told us, “Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers
into his harvest field” (Matt. 9:38). On this nineteenth day of your fast, focus your prayers on these two
key instructions from heaven. Cry out for the lost and hurting, the poor, the addicted. Ask Him to send
missionaries, ambassadors of His Word, into the earth.
The people who sat in the darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who say in the region and
shadow of death Light has dawned.
--Matthew 4:16
“…we are prepared for harvest. And we are to ask for great things!” We are to find our place in this
moment.”
Luke 1:17 And he will [himself] go before Him … to make ready for the Lord a people [perfectly]
prepared [in spirit, adjusted and disposed and placed in the right moral state].
John 14:12 For surely, I tell you, whoever puts his trust in Me can do the things I am doing. He will do
even greater things than these because I am going to the Father.
Psalm 57:2 I call to God Most High, to God who fulfills [His purpose] for me.
Will I risk “asking for great things?” How strong is my faith?
I have been blessed with the preparation of God Almighty for this time in history! I am blessed to fulfill
the purpose He has set before me. I expect His provision as I ask for great things! I am in God’s timing,
not running ahead or lagging behind but knowing God’s will and doing His will in the right time, place
and way and with the right people.
Ask yourself are you a laborer or are you just occupying a spot? Think about it?
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 20
January 21, 2014
SPIRIT OF PRAYER FOR THE HOLY GHOST TO FALL
By now you are so sensitive to the Holy Spirit that you realize nothing else will satisfy. Nothing else will
do in a world gone mad. This world needs the touch of God. It needs the sweeping movement of the Holy
Spirit convicting men of sin and drawing them to the cross. But you have to hunger for it. You have to
thirst for it. There’s a difference between wanting a drink and being thirsty. When you’re thirsty,
everything in you says, “I’ve got to have it.” And when you get thirsty, He’ll pour out His spirit. So,
focus your prayers today on a spirit of prayer to be released in you, churches and homes across the land.
Pray that God will pour out His Holy Spirit and revive us again!
Romans 5:1-4
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through
whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of
God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulations produces
perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 21
January 22, 2014
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH!
You are, as Gods child to be characterized by joy. You are to be “a person of celebration,” and “happy in
the work that God has given you to do.”
Proverbs 28:12a When the [uncompromisingly] righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;
Psalm 92:4 For You, O Lord, have made me glad by Your works; at the deeds of Your hands I joyfully
sing.
Ask yourself does joy overflow all aspects of my life?
Say to yourself, that your are blessed with the joy of walking and working with people who are standing
shoulder to shoulder with you, serving together in the delight of the Lord, enjoying the favor of the Lord,
fulfilling the plan of the Lord over our lives. I am blessed with contagious joy!
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 22
January 23, 2014
I GOT THE VICTORY!
“There are times when you will labor and travail for victory and the harvest will be received to the
increase of other tribes… you are to be secure in the identity God has given you.”
Ephesians 1:4 Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in
Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and
blameless in His sight, even above reproach, before Him in love.
Psalm 49:16 Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases;
I am blessed with an identity in Him that cannot be shaken. I am securely loved as His child and my labor
is never in vain. I am blessed with the satisfaction and joy of victory as I search His Word and look to see
His glory day after day. Glimpses of His glory are mine today!
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 23
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY January 24, 2014
The uplifting and refreshing presence of God is upon a church where God’s people have humbled themselves to
pray!
When we were born again, we were born into a family—our church family (Ephesians 3:15, John 1:12-13). God
purposed this inter-relationship for our spiritual good. We need each other in united prayer and prayer warfare.
(See Acts 2:42 and James 5:16)
Every New Testament local church was exhorted to pray without ceasing.
Prayer with fasting is practiced. Consider:
*The church at Ephesus was exhorted to pray always (Ephesians 6:18).
*The church at Thessalonica was told to “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17).
*The church at Rome was admonished to “be constant in prayer” (Romans 12:12).
*The church at Colosse was exhorted to “continue in prayer with thanksgiving steadfastly” (Colossians 4:2).
*The church at Philippi was encouraged not to worry about anything . . . but in everything by prayer and
supplication let your requests be made know to God (Philippians 4:6).
*The Hebrews were urged to “continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God” (Hebrews 13:15).
Around A.D. 400, Chrysotom wrote, “What we cannot obtain by solitary prayer . . . we may by cooperative
prayer.”
The uplifting and refreshing presence of God is upon a church where God’s people have humbled themselves to
pray! By prayer we are talking about more than a few minutes here and there. We speak of focused prayer . .
.groanings . . . cries from the heart . . . fasting . . . seeking God’s face (Romans 8:26).
We are keenly aware of spiritual forces at work in the congregation and also outside the church. Preaching,
teaching, lecturing, discipling—without prayer—have little impact against these powers (Zechariah 4:6).
Every local church must be united in unceasing, intercessory, concentrated, prevailing prayer! There is unusual
power in united prayer. Jesus said, “My house shall be called the house of prayer” (Matthew 21:13).
AREAS IN OUR CHURCH TO PRAYER FOR
CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR PASTOR AND HER FAMILY
Pray that God would anoint your pastor to be the godly leader that our church needs (I John 2:27). Pray
that she would be strengthened physically and that her financial needs would be met (Philippians 4:19).
2. SUNDAY SCHOOL, CHILDREN’S, AND ADULT MINISTRIES
Pray that God would anoint and inspire the teachers to reach and teach at the different levels needed. Pray
that the children’s hearts would be tender to the Lord and that they would receive the Holy Ghost even in
their classrooms (Acts 2:39). Pray that the children would lead their unchurched parents to know Christ.
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3. HOME BIBLE STUDIES AND OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Pray that teachers and workers would be sensitive to the needs of those they meet. Pray that the hearts of
the contacts would be fertile soil for the Word of God to take root and grow. Pray that the entire church
would feel the burden to reach the world with the love of Christ and His gospel.
4. YOUTH MINISTRIES
Pray that the youth staff—the youth pastor, youth leaders, Sunday school teachers, and others—would
have genuine love and concern for the youth of the church and city and the wisdom to deal with the
manifold problems that face today’s youth. Pray that parents and older saints would be examples of
righteousness for the youth to follow. Pray that the youth would learn to put God first in their lives
(Matthew 6:33).
5. MUSIC MINISTRIES
Pray that those involved in the music ministry would be divinely anointed as they play and sing unto the
Lord. Pray that they would be sensitive to the move of the Spirit and complement the ministry of the
Word. Pray that they (as more public examples of the church) would walk circumspectly before the Lord
(Ephesians 5:15).
6. SINGLE MINISTRIES AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Pray that the singles would find the companionship and emotional support they need within the church
body. Pray that the other support groups would be understanding and compassionate as they reach out to
those in need. Pray that those in material need would be drawn closer to Christ because of their
problems.
7. SISTER CHURCHES
Pray for the ministers of our sister churches to be anointed and strengthened both spiritually and
physically (III John 2). Pray that those attending our sister churches work would pick up the burden—
both spiritually and financially. Pray that the community surrounding the new work would be receptive to
the Word of God (II Thessalonians 3:1).
8. PRAYER MINISTRIES
Pray for the leaders of the prayer ministry to be strengthened physically and spiritually—intercession is
taxing both to the body and spirit. Pray that they would be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit and to the
needs of the church. Pray that others would have a burden to join the prayer ministry.
Matthew 16:18. Your prayers can bring revival, healing, reconciliation, and salvation. Please pray for our
church.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 24
January 25, 2014
THE WORD OF GOD
Today take the time to read, meditate and write out God’s word.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 25
January 26, 2014
PRAYER OVER YOUR THOUGHTS
There is a real battle being waged for the cradle up, to control the human mind. Nearly every waking
hour, the devil is bombarding the eye and ear gates, trying to enter and corrupt the thoughts resulting in
evil deeds. We must realize we are in a war and keep our defense strong, obeying the commands of our
captain Jesus, our Lord.
Isa. 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind (thought) is stayed on thee; because he
trusteth in thee. This is war time saints we must not let are guards down. For if you do you can be sure
the enemy (The Devil) will be there to attack and try to destroy you!
I am reminded of the message that our pastor wrote to us on Sunday, June 10, 2012. This is a portion of
that message:
Your mind is given the job deciding the battle between you and your thoughts. It’s up to your mind to
control your ideas and imagination and make a decision as to where they’ll go next.
Here’s the danger; After 30 seconds are up, your emotions kick in and develop a relationship with the
thought. You become emotionally invested, and that’s when it starts getting complicated.
The Bible says to “take every thought captive. Confine it in your mind, hold it hostage, and make a
verdict before it goes anywhere else. Seize the thought and ask yourself, where did this come from? If
your answer is that it is not a Godly thought, then you have a decision to make: Get rid of it and move
your mind to the next thing, or allow it to live.
If you dwell on the thought too long you‘ll no longer be battling the thought but you will be wrestling
your feelings, and emotions are a lot stronger than we believe. They create a cycle, because those
feelings hold you there and make you think more thoughts, and then those new thoughts bring more
intense feelings. The danger is this: the more you become invested, the greater the desperation comes for
you to find that answer. And the greater the anxiety, the greater you look to find a way to numb that
feeling.
So, now you’ve got these overwhelming, over powering feelings and you’ve got to dispose of them. But
you can’t and you become desperate to find a way to numb their effect and so you find yourself doing
things you know you never should do and saying things you don’t want to say.
So many people spend their entire life in this cycle, constantly trying to numb the pain of a feeling that,
had they taken that first thought captive and said “You don’t belong here” would never have had a
chance to live.
Cancel evil and destructive thinking with these words “I cancel that thought and forbid it to come to pass
in Jesus name! Then forsake it and replace it with a positive thought. One that will edify and not
condemn you or the person you are thinking about! Or just change the channel and start to think of
something totally different for what you were think about.
Bishop Illona W. Dickson
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 26
January 27, 2014
SAVED TO SERVE
Prayer Today: God, I thank you for your Word today. I know your Word will be the light that guides me
to new spiritual heights. My desire is to please you God as I faithfully obey your Word in Jesus name
amen.
Ephes. 2:8-10 For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God;
Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good
works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
We are saved through the unmerited grace of Jesus Christ. We have nothing to boast or brag about. We
are the craftsmanship, the actual masterpiece of God Himself. We were created to do good works of
service for Him that He has equipped and assigned to us in advance. We are not saved merely for our
own benefit but to serve Christ and build up His church. Now that you are saved, God wants to do great
things through you. We know works do not save, but since you have been saved how has God been using
you to serve Him and others? Are you allowing God to use you to serve others? If not what actions are
you taking to change that?
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 27
January 28, 2014
PROFILE OF A SERVANT
EPHESIANS 6:21-24 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother
and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things; Whom I have sent unto you for the
same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. Peace be to the
brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all them that
love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen
Tychicus is a little –known character in the Bible. He was a preacher, missionary, and leader of his own
ministry. In addition, he was a messenger and traveled with Paul as he ministered. Tychicus possessed
several traits that are important as we serve God and His people.
Tychicus was:
SELFLESS- He was concerned more about the needs of others than himself.
A FAITHFUL MINISTER- He was consistently using his gifts to serve God and others.
WILLING TO SERVE –He viewed service as an opportunity; not a chore.
SENSITIVE- to the needs of others- He knew how and when to serve others.
From this brief profile, how many of the four traits of a servant do you have? Which ones do you need to
develop? Write them down and ask God to help you to develop a heart of a servant.
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 28
January 29, 2014
THE MINISTRY OF THE TOWEL
St. John 13: 4-5 He riseth for supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself.
After that he poureth water in a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the
towel wherewith he was girded.
In Bible times, most people wore sandals and their feet became extremely dirty. A water basin sat at the
entrance of most Jewish homes. Upon entering a person’s home, the poor would wash their feet. Jesus
assumed the role of a servant; a common slave. He took off His garments and wrapped a towel around
His waist and washed and dried the disciple’s feet.
Jesus was demonstrating:
The way to royalty is service.
The way to greatness is ministry.
The way to power is humility.
The way to position is serving.
The way to ruling is giving.
Name an act of service today that would be comparable to washing and drying feet. Could you perform
the act of service you just described? If not, why not?
Action step for me today:
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 29
January 30, 2014
NO MORE EXCUSES!
Exodus 3:10-11 Moses was called by God to serve Him as the one who would lead Israel out of
bondage. Moses gave God a lot of excuses starting with,” Why me? God overcame that excuse with His
promise to be with Moses. But Moses followed it up with excuse, after excuse, after excuse and he finally
said to God, “Send someone else!” Eventually, Moses surrendered to the will of God and became a great
leader. He brought Israel out of bondage, through the wilderness, and led them to the Promised Land.
Have you ever made excuses instead of obeying God? Did you eventually obey anyway? What do you
need to do to overcome a reluctant spirit?
My plan of Action
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PRAYER FOCUS DAY 30
January 31, 2014
DON’T QUIT!
Nehemiah 6 (selected scriptures) (2) That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us
meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief. (3)
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work , so that I cannot come down; why
should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? (15-16) So the wall was finished in fifty
and two days. (16) And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that
were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes; for they perceived that this
work was wrought of our God.
Nehemiah and his team are almost finished rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. When you are serving the
Lord, there will always be distractions to keep you from finishing what God has called and equipped you
to do. You have to recognize these distractions and keep working. Nehemiah had been attacked with
rumors, lies, threats, and criticism, but he and his team kept working. The way you defeat the enemy of
distraction is to finish the assignment God gave you! In what areas of your service to God and others has
the enemy been trying to distract you? What are you doing to stay focused on the task at hand until you
finish it?
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Radiant life In Christ even after the month of consecration, we must continue on, more determined to
do the will of God and to help our pastor carry out the vision for the church. God needs soldiers that are
strong in him and in the power of his might. So DON’T QUIT! DON’T THROW IN THE TOWEL!
STAY IN THE FIGHT!
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BLACK BEAN HUMMUS
Snack, Hummus, Mediterranean, Snacks, Daniel fast, Appetizer
Cooks in 5 minutes Serves 8
Ingredients
1 clove garlic
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained (reserve liquid)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1-2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
1. Crush garlic clove and place in food processor
2. Add black beans, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper; process until smooth.
3. Add enough of the reserved liquid (1 tablespoon at a time) from the beans to reach desired
consistency, pulsing after each addition.
4. Serve with tortillas, crackers or sliced vegetables.
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GARDEN VEGETABLE SOUP
Serves 6
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
Salt
2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 quarts vegetable broth
4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
2 ears corn, kernels removed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 - 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
1. Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot,
add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt and sweat until they begin to soften,
approximately 7 to 8 minutes.
2. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more
minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer.
4. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low,
cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with kosher
salt. Serve immediately.
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RED BEAN SOUP
Serves 6
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions
¼ cup chopped green bell peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
4 bay leaves
2 cups dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon Special Seasoning,
2 quarts vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup diced carrots
1 ½ cups cooked long-grain brown rice, warm
6 tablespoons chopped green onions
Directions
1. Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, and bay
leaves, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
2. Add the beans and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add the Special Seasoning and stock, stir well, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to
medium and cook for 1 1/2 hours, until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the salt and parsley, cover the pot, and cook for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.
Remove 1 cup of beans from the pot and reserve.
5. With a hand-held immersion blender, or in batches in a food processor, puree the red beans.
Add the reserved beans, and stir well.
6. To serve, ladle a generous cup of the soup into each of 6 bowls.
7. Top each serving with 1/4 cup of the rice and 1 tablespoon of green onions.
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GREEK VEGETABLE STEW
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, chopped
1 pound green string beans, broken in half
1 package frozen or fresh spinach
4 cups water
6 zucchini, chunked
4 yellow squash, chunked
2 cups celery leaves
4 tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon salt
8 slices lemon
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons fresh basil
2 cloves chopped garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
1. Lightly brown onions in a hot dry skillet in 2 tablespoons oil.
2. Add oregano and garlic, cook 1 minute.
3. Add 4 cups water and tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients. Cook covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with a lemon slice in each bowl
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SOUTHWEST CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 ½ cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 large tomato, diced
1/2 cup minced red onion
Directions
1. Place pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat and cook, stirring, untilfragrant
and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
2. Whisk lime juice, oil, cilantro, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the corn, pine nuts, beans,
cabbage, tomato and onion; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Freshly ground pepper and salt to taste just before serving
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SNACK IDEAS
Ingredients
Rice cakes, just plain old crunchy patties
Rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins
Almonds
Dried fruit including apricots
Apples dipped in nut butter
Sliced fruit
Veggies with dip
Popped popcorn
Trail mix with nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, coconut pieces and dried fruit
Fruit kabobs
Frozen fruit including grapes, blueberries, strawberries and bananas
Whole wheat crackers* with nut butter
Hummus with flat bread*
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STIR FRY VEGETABLES WITH BROWN RICE
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
½ pound fresh green beans, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced on diagonal
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups greens, chopped (kale, bok choy, spinach, collards, etc)
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
3 cups cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ cups peas (if frozen run under water to thaw)
½ cup toasted sliced almonds
Directions
1. Heat a deep skillet or wok over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add oil and heat for 1
minute.
2. Add green onions and ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add broccoli, green beans, carrots, and garlic. Stir fry for 8-10 minutes.
4. Add greens and toss for about 2 minutes or until greens are wilted.
5. Stir in water chestnuts, brown rice, soy sauce, peas and almonds.
6. Serve as complete meal
Tip: Serve this dish as a complete main dish along with a side of sliced fruit such as oranges,
pineapple or mango. This is also a great recipe to double and then use the leftovers for lunch.
Merely heat in the microwave or eat at room temperature.
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SPECIAL SEASONING
Ingredients
2 ½ tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons sea salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Directions
1. Place all ingredients into a small bowl.
2. Thoroughly mix with a whisk.
3. Store your Special Seasoning in an airtight jar or container.
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BEAN CURRYAND RICE
Serves 8
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry lentils
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce)
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (15 ounce)
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (8 ounce)
1/2 cup raisins
8 cups cooked brown rice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Prepare the brown rice according to package directions so you have enough for 8 servings.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender.
3. Mix in the lentils and garlic, and season with curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and raisins. Season with salt and
pepper.
5. Reduce heat to low, and simmer at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUICHE
Crust- Choice one you like (wheat) make with wheat flour
Filling
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 4 oz)
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
¾ cup coarsely chopped fresh spinach
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
1cup gluten-free shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
Directions 1Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, place Bisquick mix. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or
pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas.
Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry
almost leaves side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
2Press pastry in bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch quiche dish or glass pie plate. Bake 12 to 14
minutes or until crust just begins to brown and is set. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
3Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and mushrooms in butter
about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and red pepper until
well blended. Stir in spinach, bell pepper, mushroom mixture and cheese. Pour into partially baked crust.
4Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before
cutting.