Dear Kingdom Partner,

Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we enter this new year, I am filled with expectations for what God will accomplish in and through us. I want to share a prophetic word God spoke to me over the past several weeks and the scriptures it founded upon. Allow the Word of God to be your compass and catalyst that instructs and inspires you to Advance & Take New Territory in 2025.  

I heard the Lord saying, 

“The Fear of the Lord has returned. A fresh wind of My anointing is blowing, empowering you to overcome frustration, fatigue, complacency, and stagnation.  Do not fret or become anxious about anything, for you are on time, on schedule, and in the right place to discern the moments to act with bold faith and see My manifested promises for you come together.  Increase the intensity and times of strategic corporate intercession, for it will continue to equip you to overcome the chaos of division, distraction, and distasteful experiences the enemy has launched to defeat you. Remain focused and faithful to My word, for I am at work in your life to make you fruitful and will continue to confirm My word with signs following.”

“So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; when the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19, (KJV)

"Therefore do not worry and be anxious, saying, What are we going to have to eat? or, What are we going to have to drink? or, What are we going to have to wear? For the Gentiles (heathen) wish for and crave and diligently seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows well that you need them all. But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides." Matthew 6:311-33 (AMPC)

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord."  Isaiah 54:17 (KJV)

"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you." John 15:16 (KJV):

"And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen."  Mark 16:20 (KJV)

The word of the Lord is a timely reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness and intentional work in our lives. It is an invitation to align with His divine plan, act in bold faith, and see His promises fulfilled in your life. 

The following areas of attention and focus are critical to the fulfillment of our ministry assignment and our personal lives in 2025:

I. A “Fear of the Lord” that Discerns Moments to Act with Bold Faith

The Fear of the Lord—a holy reverence for His presence, power, and authority—is returning to the body of Christ. This reverence opens the door for a fresh outpouring of His anointing, empowering us to overcome challenges and walk in victory.

The Fear of the Lord brings divine protection and deliverance. As we honor Him, He raises a standard against every enemy attack. Through this reverence, we receive the empowerment to:

Overcome frustration: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." (Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

Renew strength in fatigue: He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might, he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:29-31 (KJV)

Break complacency: "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." (Joshua 1:9 (KJV)

Conquer stagnation: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:18-19, NIV)   

God has called us to live intentionally, recognize His perfect timing, and respond with bold, faith-filled action. The Apostle Paul’s words are clear:

“Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.”
(Ephesians 5:15-17, AMP)

Obedience, coupled with bold faith actions, positions us to receive God’s promises. Jesus told Simon Peter: 

'Push the boat out further to the deep water, and you and your partners let down your nets for a catch.' 'Master,' Simon answered, 'we worked hard all night long and caught nothing. But if you say so, I will let down the nets.' They let them down and caught such a large number of fish that the nets were about to break." (Luke 5:4-6 (GNT)

II.  The Continuation of Strategic Corporate Intercession 

The Lord is calling us to increase the intensity of our intercession. Prayer is our weapon to overcome the enemy’s devices:

Division: "And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they continued to speak the Word of God with freedom and boldness and courage."Acts 4:31 (AMPC):

Distraction: "Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end, keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding on behalf of all the saints (God’s consecrated people)." Ephesians 6:18 (AMPC)

Distasteful experiences: "Confess to one another, therefore, your faults (your slips, your false steps, your offenses, your sins) and pray [also] for one another, that you may be healed and restored [to a spiritual tone of mind and heart]. The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]." James 5:16 (AMPC)

Intercession aligns us with Heaven’s agenda and silences the enemy’s schemes, enabling us to walk in victory.

III.  The Purposeful Alignment that Produces Fruitfulness

God is at work in your life to bring fruitfulness in every area. As you align with His will in the following areas, you will experience

Authority: "Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses], and nothing shall in any way harm you." (Luke 10:19, AMPC)

Access: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatever you bind (declare to be improper and unlawful) on earth must be what is already bound in heaven, and whatever you loose (declare lawful) on earth must be what is already loosed in heaven." (Matthew 16:19 (AMPC)

Ability: "I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency]." (Philippians 4:13, AMPC)

Acceleration: "Yes indeed, it won’t be long now.” God’s Decree. “Things are going to happen so fast your head will swim, one thing fast on the heels of the other. You won’t be able to keep up. Everything will be happening at once— and everywhere you look, blessings!  Blessings like wine pouring off the mountains and hills.  (Amos 9:13 (MSG)

Abundance: "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,"  (Ephesians 3:20, KJV)

IV.  The Call to Advance and Take New Territory

It is time to.

Discern the opportunity to act: “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”(Isaiah 43:19, ESV)

Align your words and actions with God’s will: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” (Psalm 19:14, NKJV)

Speak boldly in agreement with His promises: “Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, ‘I believed, and so I spoke,’ we also believe, and so we also speak.” (2 Corinthians 4:13, ESV)

V. A Heart that Draws Near to God 

Begin your year with intentional focus and faith as we Draw Near in the New Year, fasting and praying corporately, aligning with God’s will for spiritual growth and a deeper connection to Him.

Join me Monday, January 6th, through Friday, January 10th, for a time of fasting from 12:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Praying Corporately each morning at 6:00 AM on the Great Faith Church Facebook and YouTube pages.

This is a powerful opportunity to seek God, align your hearts with His purpose, and set the tone for a fruitful and victorious year.

Click the link below to access fasting options and the daily devotional guide we will follow together during this time of spiritual focus:

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Let’s start 2025 strong—united in faith, prayer, and purpose! I look forward to seeking God with you during this transformative time.

Finally, align yourself with God’s prophetic word by declaring this truth over your life:

“Father, I thank You that I am on time, on schedule, and in place to discern the moment to act with bold faith. I declare that the Fear of the Lord is active in my life, bringing fresh anointing to overcome frustration, fatigue, complacency, and stagnation. I align myself with Your word, intensifying my faith with increased prayer and confessions that resist every lie of the enemy. I am taking new territory for Your Kingdom and walking in the authority, access, ability, acceleration, and abundance You have promised me.                In Jesus’ name, Amen!”

May the Lord strengthen your faith, guide your steps, and confirm His word with signs following. Be bold, be strong, and advance into all He has promised for this season!

With Kingdom Purpose,

Pastor Patrick Ligon

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