Let It Be So in 2013

Those who know me know I love to declare the promises of God. God has taught me about the power of declaration. Just as His spoken word formed the heavens and the earth and all that is in them, so our spoken words have life and substance.

We often sing a song that says “let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich,” and today, in honor of our New Year – 2013 – I want to take those “let it be’s” a bit further.
Here we go:

In the Name of Your beautiful and wondrous son, Jesus, Father I ask now:

Let your sons and daughters encounter you more this year than ever before.
Let the hurting be healed and the sad be filled with new hope and joy.
Let the people of God rise up and be known – so You, God, will heal our land.
Let the little children of the world be safe from evil.
Let those in bondage to lies and disease declare “I am free!”
Let the broken hearted find new love and purpose through Your people.
Let us not depend on the earthly economy but on Your Kingdom economy.
Let us be generous with our talents, time, and finances.
Let us not succumb to fear and doubt, but rise up in all hope and trust in the One who cares for us.
Let us dream again and see our dreams come true.
Let us have the heart to be world changers, and the courage to take risks and make a difference.
And Lord, in 2013, let your Bride be ready for her Groom. Let your Church be united in spite of her differences so that we may release the fullness of the Kingdom of God to our cities and nations.
Amen!
Peace to you and your family and Happy New Year!