Psalm 23:3-4 (KJV)

… He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

When you received Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, your destiny in God began. As we read in today's scripture, you were set on a path of righteousness. Some people are living outside of God’s will because they’re not living in and by the Word. They’re in places they shouldn’t be, affiliated with people they shouldn’t be, living in houses they shouldn’t live in; their whole life is out of course, and that’s an error.

It ought to be different for you; predestination is at work in you, and your life has a purpose with God. He leads you by His Spirit that lives in you, and in the path He’s set for you to walk is everything you’ll ever require to fulfil your calling. Perhaps you’re feeling you may have missed and strayed from God’s purpose for your life. It’s not too late. That’s the reason this Word is coming to you now. It’s not too late to retrace your steps in God through His Word. You will experience His glory like you never thought possible.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

There is no step I take that will not be Spirit-led in this coming year. From now, I walk in God’s perfect plan for my life! Hallelujah, Amen.

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Ephesians 1:11

Luke 6:37 (KJV)

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

Remember when Peter denied knowing the Lord Jesus after His arrest? To others, Peter should have been written off, not worthy to be called an apostle; but not with Jesus! He appeared to the disciples after His resurrection and reinstated Peter. He asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” To Peter’s affirmative responses, Jesus said, “Feed My sheep” (John 21:15-18).

Notice, Jesus didn’t say, “Peter, you thought I’d forget what you did, hey? You’re such a disappointment! After all the miracles you saw with Me and all your bragging that you’d follow Me till the end, you still denied Me. You will regret what you did. How can I even trust you going forward?” No, He didn’t take Peter’s error into account. My, my, my, this is our Master’s love! What would you do to someone who hurt you this bad? Would you take no account of it like Jesus did? Some of you do forgive, but you’re mean after you forgive. You still want the person to feel your wrath. That’s not forgiveness. It’s time to contemplate. Forgive before we cross into a new year. Send that message, make that call, pay that visit – forgive!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I thank God for not condemning me and forgiving me. The same forgiveness I’ve received, I also forgive others right now. Praise God, Amen.

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Ephesians 4:32

James 3:11 (KJV)

Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

Many Christians are busy making last-minute preparations for the beginning of a new year. Goals are listed, and ‘fingers crossed’ to hopefully fulfil what they set out to achieve next year. Let me give you this. If you want to be continually successful, living the ever-victorious life you’ve been called to live, you have to be focused and consistent. There is no ‘finger crossing’ that will help you. You can’t talk strength, courage, victory, prosperity, health and wholeness, and at the same time speak weakness, fear, failure, poverty and sickness.

If you say life has its ‘ups and downs,’ all you’re saying is that your life will always be inconsistent, unpredictable, and uncertain. That’s not for Christians; we go upward and forward only.

Set your focus on the new year and go for the goal. The God of glory, who’s at work in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure, will see to it that you’re a success in every arena this coming year. Just be consistent!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am focused on my perfect life in the coming year. I shall not entertain sweet and bitter things at the same time. All things are sweet, and that’s it, in Jesus’ Name! Amen.

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James 1:8

Luke 2:11-14 (KJV)

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Above is the Angel’s message to the shepherds on that wonderful day. The day the heavens celebrated the birth of The King and the day we celebrate today. He was born to fulfil the will of the Father. He was God’s love manifested to us. He was God’s sacrificial lamb to die and pay the price for the salvation of the world, to bring men into divine fellowship with the Father.

He saved us with His own love and gave His life for us so we could experience the Father’s love through fellowship. Jesus experienced the love of the Father the way no man ever did. He said in John 14:10, “I am in the Father, and the Father is in me.” He walked in the Father, and the Father walked in Him. The same love He experienced with the Father, He shared with us. We were not worthy, but He made us worthy.

Glory to God in the highest!

Merry Christmas!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

Today, I shall share with many the love of God that resides in me! Glory, Amen.

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John 3:16

John 14:8-9 (KJV)

… He that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

There are still many in this world who don’t know who the Lord Jesus really is. To some, He’s a great religious leader. But the Lord Jesus isn’t a mere religious leader; He’s God. You have to study the Word of God to discover this. In John 5:39, Jesus said, “Search the Scriptures, for they testify of Me.” Let me show you a few verses that prove this as you spread the GoodNews message this Christmas.

In our opening verse, He said, “If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father.” He’s one with the Father.

John 1:1 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Verse 14 says, “And the Word was made (became) flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” This refers to Jesus. So in celebrating Christmas, you’re celebrating the living and incarnate Word.

The Bible declares that the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him bodily (Colossians 1:19, 2:9). He’s the complete embodiment of God. He is the “Christ” in the Christ-mas we’re celebrating. God came to us in the body of Jesus. This is worth celebrating!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

From today, I speak perfect days ahead – Christ is in me; I expect no less! Amen.

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John 1:10-12

Luke 1:74-75 (KJV)

That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear. In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life

Some Christians are often confused by the term righteousness. Let me briefly enlighten you. Righteousness is a gift, and there is nothing you do to earn it because it’s freely given. You are righteous through Christ no matter what bad you’ve done. The moment you surrendered your life to Christ, you became righteous. Then there is working out your salvation with godly reverence; you have to live the life of a righteous person. It’s called right living.

Some Christians say they want to manifest the glory of God in their lives, yet they don’t live right. But Christianity is a call to righteousness. The Christ-life in you must be lived accordingly, and the Word of God is your light. The proof of your love for Him is to do His Word; it’s to manifest His love and His character. His life and nature in you – His righteousness in you makes right living possible and easy.

The Lord Jesus has given you the victory over sin; therefore, walk in righteousness.

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I am seated with Christ in power and dominion over Satan and the cohorts of darkness. I refuse to be under the influence or control of the darkness that rules this present world in Jesus’ Name! Amen.

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John14:15

John 10:10 (AMPC)

The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

If you’re still wondering why The Lord Jesus Christ came to this planet, the answer lies in our opening verse. God desires so much for you to have and enjoy life in abundance, meaning living life to the full, till it overflows!

It may be challenging for some to believe that He came for them to have life and enjoy it, especially if they’ve had a different experience for a long time. Life has beat them down to the point where they’ve settled for their pain and expect no less. That’s a sad life to live, especially if it’s the direct opposite of what God wants for them.

It’s your heavenly Father’s delight to see you healthy, vibrant, strong, joyful, and overflowing with life. Therefore, embrace His plan for you to have and enjoy life to the full. Be full of joy as you live a life of plenty, a life abounding in grace, peace and laughter in Jesus’ Name!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I decree and declare that from this moment, my life only knows overflows. I shall not have just enough; I will always have overflow of all things good in Jesus’ Name, it is so!

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1 Timothy 6:17

Mark 9:23 (KJV)

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Brothers and sisters, it is so important that you understand just how much capacity you possess to make your life extra special. Your spirit has the capacity for infinite possibilities. When your spirit takes a hold of God’s Word, there’s no telling what you can do; there’s no telling what you could be; there’s no telling what you could have – there’s no stopping you!

It doesn’t matter what limits have been placed on you; you might say you come from a bad family, you might say you have the wrong connections or that you grew up in a bad neighbourhood, or your education is not from a five-star establishment – it makes no difference – you’re open to infinite possibilities. The scripture above says ALL things are possible, not some. The only pre-requisite is to BELIEVE.

Do you believe your life could take a complete turn for the best today? The possibilities are there – just believe!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I believe with all my heart and trust in my God that my life is shifting for the best today. I am full of joy now because I know it is done! Amen.

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Matthew 12:35