Devotionals

My Declaration

by Tracie Morrison
03/13/16
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Introduction

Scripture: Matthew 4:4; 4:7; 4:10-11 (NIV)

We are in a season of great expectancy. Many Christians believe that 2016 is the year that we are going to witness God doing the: “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask, think or imagine” in our lives. Satan’s job is to throw you off your game and to lead you to believe that “it” –whatever God has shown you, promised you or planned for you – will never happen. So you must be prepared to FIGHT! However you cannot come to this battle using the same war tactics that you used in the past. When the enemy comes in to chip away at, to poke holes in or to utterly destroy your faith in God’s plan, purpose and destiny for your life, take a lesson from Jesus – whip out your sword! When Satan shows up during this Lenten season, confront, declare and remind him: “For it is written…” then watch him go away!

March 6, 2016

 “My Declaration”

 Scripture: Psalm 118:17

 In mental health the term “downward spiral” is used to describe when things are becoming progressively worse. Christians are not immune! There are moments in each of our lives when we are pushed beyond the limits of our emotional capacity – Moments where we can’t take one more phone call that a loved one has died; or witness another person being gunned down in our streets; or receive a diagnosis of terminal illness; or obtain a notice of foreclosure or bankruptcy …Moments when you scream, “I can’t take this anymore. I can’t do this anymore!” Moments when you cry until you lose your voice. In these moments, you must refrain from listening to the devil! He will tell you that it won’t get any better. He may even suggest that you end it all. Immediately ask God to give you peace! God is Sovereign! He can change situations instantly. So take a deep breath, square your shoulders and pierce the eardrums of the enemy with a loud shout: For it is written, “I SHALL LIVE AND NOT DIE!!!!”

 Prayer

How I need you, Father. I come against the spirit of suicide. I come against the spirit of abandoning the destiny that you have set before me. Search me O God. Remove anything that would hinder my ability to fulfill your will.  I cast down any and everything that would try to exalt itself higher than you. Open up and clear out my ear gates so that I can hear your still small voice. Whisper daily into my ears that there is NOTHING that you and I can’t get through if we do it together. You said you would never leave or forsake me. God as I draw near to you, please stay close to me. This is my prayer, in Jesus Name, AMEN!