Father, I thank you for a fresh start in my life. I make the decision to approach everything I face today with renewed strength expecting more incredible blessings and rewards from You. I accept the free grace, forgiveness, and salvation found in Jesus. Jesus is my Savior therefore, I am delivered. Jesus is my Redeemer therefore, I walk in freedom. Jesus is my healer therefore, I walk in wholeness. Jesus is my covering therefore, I walk in peace. Jesus is my sustainer therefore every need in my life is supplied. Jesus rose from the grave therefore I walk in victory. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am a new creature in Christ Jesus. Old things that have hindered me have passed away, and today all things become new.

I am loved by God, regardless of how I perform. 

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Rom 5:8 KJV

I am forgiven and I will not be tormented by my past errors 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1Jn. 1:9 KJV

I am an overcomer and my faith is changing my circumstances. 

For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1Jn. 5:4 KJV

I am a giver and God is causing people to help me prosper. 

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Luke 6:38 KJV

I have authority over the devil, no demon power can hurt me. 

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Lk 10:19 KJV  

Abundance is God’s will and my requirement and I will not settle for less. 

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).  Jn 10:10 Amp

I am healed and sickness will not lord over my body. 

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.   1 Pet 2:24 KJV

God is on my side so I choose not to fear. 

The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?  Ps 118:6 KJV

The Holy Spirit is my helper; I am never alone. 

I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper to be with you forever. The Helper is the Spirit of truth. The people of the world cannot accept him, because they don’t see him or know him. But you know him. He lives with you, and he will be in you.  John 14:16-17 ERV

I am set in the body of Christ and I am valuable and important to the work of God. 

But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. 1 Cor. 12:18 KJV

High Level Living Faith Confession:

Father your word says that death and life are in the power of my tongue so I speak over my life and declare order where there is chaos, clarity where there is confusion, and love where there is fear. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.

The blessing of the Lord maketh me rich and addeth no sorrow with it. I call financial increase and fruitfulness to every area of my life.  My home is a place of safety and success, fulfillment and favor. My family dwells in perpetual unity & agreement so that your commanded blessings flood our lives.

Father, I trust your Word with all my heart and lean not to my own understanding. I acknowledge you in all my ways. Therefore my steps are ordered and I am led by Your Holy Spirit daily. 

Thank Father, for protecting and perfecting all things that concern me. I am enjoying the favor filled life of wholeness, abundance and overflow that you promised me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Renewing the Mind: This is the process of transforming our thinking to automatically make decisions in agreement with the Word.

1. Elevate the Word as the standard of truth under all circumstances & in every situation you face.  

2. Evaluate your thoughts and words and make the daily decision to keep them in alignment with the Word Word of God.  

3. Excel in hearing the Word daily by listening to it repetitiously

4. Establish an environment in complete agreement with the Word.   
5. Experience the Word in your heart daily by seeing your end from the beginning through biblical meditation.

The Year 2022 is the year of the Arm of the Lord! The Arm of the Lord refers to the Power of God to deliver, the Punishments of God and the Personage of God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Revelations of Jesus will be the key to victory in the very difficult days to come. The strength of the current pandemic will grow stronger and stronger but will ultimately be defeated through the wisdom of medical science, research breakthroughs and the power of faith. However, many more will die long before their time due to the great deception of the enemy and they will not live out the purpose and assignments in their lives. I will swiftly raise up others to take their place to fulfill My planned assignments. Two significant wars are on the horizon and will break forth in the coming days but America will not initially engage in them, but the effects will be felt worldwide. The world, cities and communities will see a greater increase in violence but those who are mine will be protected by the outstretched arm of the Lord. Do not fear but stay in faith!

In the midst of great distresses and sufferings those who are called by my name, who will believe the promises in the Word and will exercise their faith, will experience great success, sustained protection and situational prosperity. This is the season of accelerated manifestations from the Lord especially in the early months of 2022 whereby promised manifestations, prayed for manifestations will come to pass in short order for My name sake. Praises and thanksgivings will usher in these episodes of accelerated manifestations so don’t be timid and ashamed to praise Me like never before. These times will be platforms to testify of My power.

The year 2022 will see a time of intense spiritual warfare on many levels and only the revelation of the authority of the Arm of the Lord will bring you victory. Be on high alert of the elevated attacks against the youthful generation to torment them, frustrate their parents and guardians but be of good cheer their deliverance will come speedily by way of the Arm of the Lord. This is the year of breakthrough intercession as I will stir up by My Spirit a passion and a resurgence of the ministry of prayer intercession among the faithful for which I will reward as I did Job. Do not become distracted or dismayed by the steady rise of perversions in the land and the rise of idolatry that will tend to deceive even the household of faith. I am that I am, and My word declared with power will prevail and bring to naught every onslaught of carefully crafted schemes of fear and deception from the enemy to push forward his agenda. Be bold and declare the truth and remember to fear not and that no weapon that is formed against you shall prosper in any way!

This will be the year of repentance, rebuilding and restorations on many levels that will be initiated by your faith and the power of spoken words of praise and the proclamations of the favor of God. I will reveal strategies and ideas that will accelerate the gathering of the lost, the discipling of the believers and the building of my church. Make advancing My kingdom your priority the success of your endeavors in 2022 will show up in even a greater measure. Choose to make big innovative plans as you move forward to advance My kingdom without apology, your amazing success will be to My glory, and a supernatural vindication! Scales of deception are falling from the eyes of the church, and many will lay aside the distracting agendas of the world that have divided My church and there will be a great coming together across the man-made lines of racial divisions and religious denomination. The Arm of the Lord will be elevated above all, and great revivals will take place through technology that geographical, financial, gender and language barriers cannot inhibit. Let this year 2022 be a time of greater reliance on Me and a time of greater rejoicing and receive the refreshing of the Holy Spirit as you look expectantly for My return saith the Spirit of the Lord.

Father, thank you for the promise of your son Jesus to never leave me or forsake me. I know that you are with me. Your Angels are guarding me. No evil shall befall me and no plague shall come near my house.  I am in expectation of your goodness. Holy Spirit, you are leading and guiding me through this crisis.  As I pray in the Spirit I declare that all things are working together for my good.  I am making the right decisions under pressure. I am always in the right place at the right time. I receive exceeding abundantly above what I ask, think or imagine.  

In Jesus Name.

Today I release my faith to pursue, overtake and recover all. Father I thank you for a full restoration of all things stolen from me spiritually, soulishly or physically. I have returned to a manifested state where there is nothing missing or lacking in my family, health, finances & relationships neither small or great. In Jesus Name 

Hello Leading Ladies! Thank you for joining us last weekend for our Leading Ladies Zoom event! We received amazing feedback from everyone. Here are the notes from the awesome lesson that Pastor Angela taught!!

 “Godly Wisdom for Having Peace at All Times” 

Peace: Freedom from oppressive thoughts or emotions. A state in life where you are free from frustration, worry or stress and have a calmness that transcends the ideas of natural men.

Phil 4:6-7 ERV Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have.

And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.[b] (3 easy action steps to do to experience God’s peace)

Prov 16:7 KJV  When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Focus on pleasing God, He’s got you)

Four things happen when I am not in peace:

1. I Lose divine insight - the ability to hear from God

2. I Lose divine wisdom - the ability to understand Gods Word

3. I Lose divine revelation - the ability to see beyond logic

4. I Lose divine power - the ability to operate like God

How tp maintain peace at all times:

I Consistently heard the Word - I Stayed connected to my man of God

I Continued to believe the Word - In spite of challenges I believed God

I Constantly spoke the Word - I continued to confess better for us. 

And let’s ultimately remember that people are not our enemies. We have a real spiritual enemy who loves it when we battle and accuse each other. If we blame people, circumstances, or struggles for our stress and lack of peace, then we are inevitably giving them control over whether or not we live in peace. Let’s not give anything or anyone in our lives this kind of power. There is only One peace-bringer, and His name is Jesus. He is the Prince of all Peace. 

- Excerpt from Youversion’s bible plan  “Experiencing God’s Peace”

As we end our 21 day progressive fast, please be careful in how you reintroduce foods to your system. Most should be able to return to normal eating within 2-3 days. There is a period of adjustment. This is because two things have happened to the digestive system during a prolonged fast.

1. The stomach has been slowly shrinking. By the end of the fast, the stomach’s capacity for food is nothing like it was at the beginning. Even the smallest amount of food can make you feel full.

2. The organs in the body that are usually involved with assimilating food have taken a rest. You could think of it as if the organs have gone into a kind of sleep which became deeper as the fast was extended.

Therefore, when you break your fast, be careful:

1. How much you eat

2. What you eat

3. How you eat it

Give your stomach time to return to normal size and the digestive organs time to “wake up” fully. When breaking a fast, some foods are more suitable than others. Start with a small quantity, diluted if necessary. Drink it every two to three hours the first day. Increase the quantity gradually and you’ll soon be able to take the fruit itself. At this point, milk can be taken. Milk in the form of yogurt taken with fruit would be beneficial.

Gradually return to regular eating with several small snacks during the first few days. Start with a little soup and fresh fruit such as watermelon and cantaloupe. Advance to a few tablespoons of solid foods such as raw fruits and vegetables or a raw salad and baked potato.

Fresh salad (no dressing), vegetable soups (no fat), and cooked vegetables may be included at this point, always starting with a small amount of anything new and gradually increasing.

Next, you could include a little toasted bread with a small slice of butter, but no cakes, pastries or cookies. Starchy foods are not good at this stage. Introduce protein first in the form of cheese or eggs (or Greek yogurt), with fish and meat last of all.
Eat slowly; chew thoroughly. Chew your food well so that it is reduced to liquid before swallowing. When you begin to feel full, stop eating.

Rest as much as you can during the period of reintroducing food to your system. It will let your body concentrate on digestion and assimilation. Try not to become too active too soon.

*Disclaimer: The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have

Caramelized Banana Oatmeal

Caramelized Banana Oatmeal

This is a perfect morning meal that will energize your day! Enjoy this easy 15 minute recipe to get your entire family started!

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 2 bananas

• 2 cups of Red Mill rolled oats

• 4 cups of water

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 pinches of salt

• 4 tbsp walnuts

Step 1: Boil 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt on high in a sauce pan

Step 2: While water is boiling. Take one banana and smash it. Take the other banana and slice it into 1/2 inch slices.

Step 3: Pour 2 cups of rolled oats into the boiling water. Add cinnamon and vanilla. Turn heat down to medium low and stir occasionally for 11 minutes. Set a timer so you don't forget.

Step 4: Once your oatmeal becomes a solid consistency, 5-6 minutes in, add your smashed banana into the oatmeal.

Step 5 (optional): Caramelize your sliced bananas in a frying pan. Take 1 tbsp of coconut oil and place the sliced bananas on the melted coconut oil. Keep turning the bananas until they turn brown on each Side.

Step 6: After your timer goes off grab your bowls and scoop the oatmeal evenly into each bowl. Split the caramelized bananas between 4 bowls and sprinkle cinnamon and the walnuts on top! Enjoy!

Other Fun Options: Slice strawberries, blueberries, coconut flakes, flaxseed and more get creative and have fun!

Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas

Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 6):

Produce

• 1 bunch Asparagus

• 3 Bell peppers, green

• 16 oz Mushrooms

• 1 Red onion

Condiments

• 1 Guacamole

Spices

• McCormick Fajita Seasoning

Oils & Vinegars

• 2 tbsp Olive oil

Bread & Baked Goods

• 1 Pack of Corn Tortillas

Step 1: Preheat your oven for 450 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with foil. Set to the side.

Step 2: Prep your veggies, slice your bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion in thin slices. Cut asparagus into 3 inch pieces.

Step 3: Toss the veggies and olive oil in a large bowl. Once everything is coated begin to sprinkle the fajita seasoning onto the vegetables.

Step 4: Divide the vegetables among the two lined sheet pans. Smooth out the vegetables so they are in a single layer as much as possible.

Step 5: Place the pans in the oven to roast. Give the vegetables a stir after 15 minutes, then bake 5-10 minutes longer until tender and lightly browned.

Step 6: Serve the roasted vegetables immediately with warmed tortillas and your favorite toppings. 

Leftovers can be refrigerated for several days and reheated.

Easy Snack Ideas

Apples and Peanut Butter

Ingredients:

• Apples

• Bananas

• Pears

• Celery

• Natural peanut butter (sold in Publix in the fresh fruit section)

Veggies and Hummus

Purchase pre-cut veggies or cut them yourself! Use carrots, celery, bell peppers and dip in your favorite flavor humus!

Microwave Corn on the Cob

Easy quick snack that will sweeten up your afternoon!

Step 1: Put one full corn with husk on in the microwave for 4 minutes.

Step 2: Let sit in microwave for 3 minutes

Step 3: Remove corn and husk from microwave, cut off the bottom and cleanly slip off the husk and silk.

Step 4: Feel free to add olive oil butter and enjoy!

POPCORN

Speak the following confession to see God’s wisdom active in your life:

“I receive the wisdom insight to ingest and implement new ideas and information with excellence, effectiveness and efficiency that glorifies God.”

In lieu of current circumstances and situations, it is important to know that God has the power to protect, heal and prosper you now matter what. Speak the following faith statements in agreement with God’s Word:

Faith Confession for Overcoming Fear and Walking in Divine Health

I will live and not die and declare the works of The Lord. God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. I have a calm and well-balanced mind with discipline and self-control. Fear cannot torment me, I choose to walk by faith. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. Father Your Word says You sent Your Word and healed them and delivered them from destruction, therefore, I believe I am healed and delivered from sickness and disease. I walk in divine health, sickness and disease have no place in my body. My mind is alert, my body is strong and I live an overcoming life. Any germ or disease that touches my body dies immediately because I am covered by the blood of Jesus.

Father, I thank you that Jesus already bore my sickness and infirmities in His own body on a tree and by His stripes I am healed. I thank you, Father, that no plague comes nigh my dwelling, therefore no sickness or disease shall overtake me or lay hold on me. I walk in total health and wholeness and by the stripes of Jesus, I am healed and made whole!

“Confessing the Forty “I Ams’ on a daily basis will cause you to see yourself the way God sees you!

*The opinions of others don’t offend you when you know who you are.

I AM -

1. A child of God. Romans 8:16

2. Redeemed from the Hand of the Enemy. Psalms 107:2

3. Forgiven. Colossians 1:13-14

4. Saved by Grace through Faith. Ephesians 2:8

5. Justified. Romans 5:1

6. Sanctified. 1 Corinthians 1:2

7. A New Creature. II Corinthians 5:17

8. Partaker of His Divine Nature II Peter 1:4

9. Redeemed from the curse of the Law. Galatians 3:13

10. Delivered from the powers of Darkness. Colossians 1:13

11. Led by the Spirit of God. Romans 8:14

12. A Son of God. Romans 8:14

13. Kept in Safety. Psalm 91:11

14. Getting all my needs met by Jesus. Philipians 4:19

15. Casting all my cares on Jesus. I Peter 5:7

16. Strong in the Lord and the Power of His Might. Ephesians 6:10

17. Doing All things through Christ Who Strengthens Me. Philipians 4:13

18. An Heir of God and a Joint Heir with Jesus. Rom 8:17

19. Heir to the Blessing of Abraham. Galatians 3:13-14

20. Observing and doing the Lords Commandments. Deuteronomy 28:12

21. Blessed Coming in and Going out. Deuteronomy 28:6

22. An Heir of Eternal Life. 1 John 5:11-12

23. Blessed with All Spiritual Blessings. Ephesians 1:3

24. Healed by His Stripes. 1 Peter 2:24

25. Exercising My Authority over the Enemy. Luke 10:19

26. Above Only and Not Beneath. Deuteronomy 28:13

27. More Than a Conqueror. Romans 8:37

28. Establishing God’s Word Here on Earth. Matt 16:19

29. An over comer by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony Revelation 12:11 Daily

30. Overcoming the Devil. I John 4:4

31. Not Moved by What I See. II Corinthians 4:18

32. Walking by faith and not by sight. II Corinthians 5:7

33. Casting down vain imaginations. II Corinthians 10:5

34. Bringing Every Thought into Captivity. II Corinthians 10:5

35. Being Transformed by the renewing of My Mind. Romans 12:1-2

36. A Laborer Together with God. I Corinthians 3:9

37. The Righteousness of God in Christ. II Corinthians 3:9

38. An Imitator of Christ. Ephesians 5:1

39. The light of the World. Matt 5:14

40. Blessing the Lord at All Times and Continually Praising the Lord with My Mouth. Psalms 34:1

Prayer & Fasting Guidelines

I. Prevail through Fasting for the Will of God 

Level One - Fast 12AM - 6PM each day beginning MON Jan 6th through WED Jan 8, 2020.  

While fasting abstain from all food, coffee, water, juices, sexual activity, Social Media, (FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter etc), TV, unnecessary entertainment (video games, internet) unless work related.

Level Two - Fast 12AM - 6PM each day beginning MON, Jan 6th through WED Jan 8th, 2020. While fasting you are allowed to eat whole fruits, vegetables, and drink water and 100% fruit juice. Abstain from all other food, coffee, water, juices, sexual activity, Social Media, (FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter etc), TV, unnecessary entertainment (video games, internet) unless work related.

II. Prevail through Focus on the Word of God

A. Pray the daily prayer template on this link for 21 days to develop a daily habit. *CLICK HERE FOR THE DAILY PRAYER TEMPLATE

B. Participate in corporate unity @ Turn Up Prayer on TUE Jan 7th 7:30PM here at Great Faith Church.

C.  Position yourself to hear from God to operate in Prevailing Faith  by attending our Authority - Access - Abundance Conference JAN 8-10th Wed, Thur & Friday 7:30PM at Great Faith Church.

III. Prevail through Faith in the Word of God

A. Meditate on the Word for Prevailing Faith 1Jn 5:4amp; 1 Cor 15:57-58; Luke 10:18-19, Ps 27; Ps 5:12; Is 57:19; 2Cor 2:14; Mk 11:23; Ps 18:21

B. Hear the Word for Prevailing Faith *CLICK HERE FOR THE PREVAILING FAITH MESSAGE Faith comes by hearing! 

C. Speak the Word for Prevailing Faith - Make the following confession of faith day and night.

Prevailing Faith Confession 

I am born of God and I prevail in faith over all problems, persecutions and pitfalls I encounter in the world. Father your Word says that you won't allow any trial or test to present itself in my life without providing a way to overcome over it. Therefore I receive the victory through the Name of Jesus and I am steadfast, unmovable and always abound in all that God calls me to do. Thank you Father that you have given me authority over the devil and no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I declare that nothing shall by any means harm me or my family. The Lord is my light, my salvation and the strength of my life; I will not be afraid. The angel of the Lord encamps around me and I am surrounded by God’s favor. Therefore, I declare that I am protected, provided for and prosper in every area of life. I possess unlimited possibilities through prevailing faith!

In Jesus Name.

1Jn 5:4amp; 1 Cor 15:57-58; Luke 10:18-19, Ps 27; Ps 5:12; Is 57:19; 2Cor 2:14; Mk 11:23; Ps 18:21

Prophetic Word 2020 for Great Faith Church 

I am infusing you with supernatural strength to knock down all walls in the spirit to break every chain, to penetrate any blockade that the enemy has put up.  Be undaunting, be reckless, be radical, be extra, be passionate, be confident and at night, rest. Your vision is coming to pass; the unveiling of Great Faith is happening. I am setting this church on high in this city. Take ownership, take heart, take courage. It is time to take the land, take your city, prevail and breakthrough! 

Prophetic Word 2020 from Apostle I V Hilliard

I’m hearing the Lord, our Redeemer, say that in the coming days we will see and step into a season of revelation on the release of His power.  Even those who hav walked in faith for years shall believe in greater dimensions of His power to save, deliver and to prosper.  Such instances of these manifestations are for His Glory and not human profit and pride.

Look! Look! Look for the return of the “prodigals”.  The waiting is over, this is the season that the revival of prayer in the body of Christ individually and corporately pays of with the manifestation of transforms lives.  In 2020, you will see Heaven releasing strategic visions and dreams for the future in the night seasons to those who will not waiver in their trusting reliance on Him for plans and ideas. 

Fear not! Fear not! Fear not!  But obey His plans and see all tat has been lost through the enemy’s attacks, schemes and even your negligence shall be recovered in the double measure.  Be careful not to let yips faith slip at the sounds of terror and begin to glorify the acts of the wicked.  But use your tongue to magnify the power of Gods goodness and protection!  Don’t faint or be weary, this is the season of expansion of ministry through ordained partnerships that will activate the power of agreement. 

Expect! Expect! Expect unusual Kingdom advancements, you will be amazed that the voice of His Word in various technical venues will not be resisted but welcomed not only at home, but abroad and even to the uttermost parts of the earth.  The Holy Spirit is at work brooding over the hearts and of the slothful and even those ho have stumbled birthing in the them refreshing repentance and humble restoration.

Run! Run! Run to the sound of proven voices of the radical, unrestricted praise and worship.  Experience my presence and it’s power to bring victory and vindication! Rejoice for even the heathen will acknowledge my good hand on your life!

As we are “Turning Up” in all areas during this harvest season, it is vital that we profess the Word of God daily in agreement for the Harvest of Kingdom Souls, Servants & Surplus that God has promised.

Follow along as Pastor Patrick leads the audio confession below. After each phrase, repeat out loud along with Pastor Patrick. Click to play/download.

Turn Up Confession of Faith

Father on the authority of your Holy Word,

I call for the Harvest of Souls, Servants, and Surplus in the Kingdom of God to come now, In Jesus’s Name. 

Unity is the place of the commanded blessing,

Therefore as I set myself in agreement with my church in partnership, prayer, praise, and profession 

I believe that you have released your power to bring it to pass. 

Your Word says that you chose me as a partner to go forth and bring forth much fruit, 

As a result of my obedience, your Word says that I can ask for anything in Jesus’s Name and you will do it. 

I ask and receive increase, abundance, surplus and overflow 

For me, my family and the Great Faith Church Family.

In Jesus’s Name. Amen