Luke 6:12-13 (NIV)

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles.

If you want to live a life of success, who you choose to surround yourself with is essential! Today’s verse shows us how the Lord Jesus knew the importance of who He surrounded himself with and the lasting effects of that choice. He is shown going into a private area and spending a night's worth of prayer dedicated to this decision. Often, Christians choose their companions based on the standards the world has set rather than spiritual discernment! Don't choose friends based on whether someone enjoys the same television programmes as you. Choose people who align with your spiritual calling.

Daniel is a perfect example from the Bible; he had great friends. When the king gave a decree that would have been detrimental and got him in trouble, Daniel called upon his friends to pray, and God gave them the solution to their predicament. These are the kind of friends you should keep, friends that bring you closer to God and inspire you in things that are right!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I'm guided by the Holy Spirit when choosing who I surround myself with. I choose friends that motivate me unto good works and never the contrary, in Jesus' Name!

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Proverbs 13:20

SPIRITUAL POWERHOUSE

Romans 8:5-6 (KJV)

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 

A common misconception amongst Christendom is that giving your life to Christ is the entirety of your walk with God. However, giving your life to Christ is simply the first step in your multifaceted journey. You must be conscious of your oneness with the Holy Spirit. God has made you, and God is a Spirit, meaning your very origin as a child of God is of the Spirit! To live life accordingly, you must reject the flesh at every turn! Whenever you are pushed or motivated to do something, question yourself on whether that motivation is coming from God, your flesh or even Satan! 

Consult the Holy Spirit regarding your education, your job, your marriage and your children! When you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you, you will experience peace that exceeds what the world offers. Your very success in life depends on your ability to discern things of the Spirit. Ensure you read the word daily, separating yourself from those in the world, and see yourself become a spiritual powerhouse!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION 

I AM A SPIRITUAL POWERHOUSE! I live a life governed by the spirit of God, and the flesh has no power over my decision-making! 

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1 Corinthians 2:14

Luke 5:16 (NLT)

But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer. 

In a world with so many distractions, it is easy to neglect alone time with God. If you do not recognise the importance of solitude, there’s a lot you can miss in life! It’s vital for every Christian to establish private time with the Lord. Before revelation, there is isolation! When you learn the value of having private time with the Lord, you’ll be amazed at the lasting effects it will have on your life. 

Several times in the Bible, we see the Lord Jesus set times to be completely alone with the Father! Every Christian should make the effort to have one-on-one time with the King of kings!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION 

As I spend time with the Lord alone, the intensity of His glory in my life is increased. I'm transfigured from glory to glory, in Jesus' Name!

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Matthew 14:23

Ecclesiastes 9:11 (KJV)

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. 

Many Christians make the mistake of comparing their journey to the journey of others! Phrases like, "I know where I'm supposed to be by now," whilst popular, are not of God! Today's verse informs us that the race is not to the swift. Just because you’re not where you thought you’d be by now doesn't mean God has forgotten you or you are less important in His eyes. Your time and chance will come!

In athletic circles, Olympic sprinters are encouraged to focus on the finish line and not to look back over their shoulders during a race, as it can potentially slow them down. In the same way, when you look at others’ race instead of focusing on your own lane, you may lose sight of the finish line and slow yourself down! Learn to focus solely on what God has called you to be. Grow in His Word every day, and don’t be concerned about what others are doing!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION 

I am in my own lane! I am focused on my finish line; I do not look over my shoulder during the race in Jesus’ Name! Amen. 

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Isaiah 26:3

Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV)

Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Oftentimes, you go through difficulties in your life and don’t know how to fix them simply because you were not equipped with the potent power of prayer! God did not tell us to pray just for praying’s sake but because there is a specific power attached to praying! Living life as a Christian without prayer is like walking onto a battlefield with no ammunition! When you pray, you are readying yourself for anything the enemy may try to throw at you!

The verse above tells us that when you give thanks and pray, worry becomes a thing of the past, and the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your heart regardless of the situations you may be facing. Take advantage of the potent power in prayer today!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION 

When I pray things change! I equip myself for any situation through the power of my prayers! As a result of my prayers, the peace of the Lord has consumed my life, in Jesus' Name! Amen. 

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Luke 18:1

Galatians 4:1 (KJV)

Now I say That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all. 

There are certain truths in the Word that can easily pass you by if you don't walk in the reality of the royal DNA in you! According to today's verse, it's up to you as a Christian to make a choice: are you going to be an heir or a servant? 

If you remain in a state where you don't know who you are, where you don't grow or walk in the promises of God concerning your life, you will be a child and live a life of servanthood. 

When you live the life of an heir, you never lack anything because lack is not your inheritance as a child of God! 

Make the decision to grow from childhood to heir-hood, and enjoy every promise that already belongs to you by right! 

PROPHETIC DECLARATION 

The DNA of God is in me; therefore, I will never live the life of a servant. Riches are mine, hallelujah!

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Psalm 32:8

1 Corinthians 2:12 (KJV)

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

To live ordinarily is an insult to the life God desires you to have! As a child of God, you live far above the systems of this world; therefore, your actions must align with what God has called you to be! Reject the ordinary in your life, whether that be ordinary finances, ordinary happiness or ordinary health. The Bible says that all things have been freely given to you! His intention is for you to live above the turmoil of this temporary world and live a life of excellence, an EXTRAORDINARY life! 

There is nothing you need that God has not already made available to you as a Christian. Through growing in the Word, you learn all God has given you. When you walk in the consciousness of your inheritance as a Christian, there will be no space for the ordinary to occupy in your life! Make the anointing of the Holy Spirit your dwelling every single day, growing in God's Word and see your life go from ordinary to extraordinary!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I REJECT AN ORDINARY LIFE. I am a supernatural being; therefore, I live a life of excellence. I am born of God and live according to His divine nature! Amen.

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1 Corinthians 3:21

Proverbs 23:18 KJV)

For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.

In spiritual matters, we say faith is the mother of miracles, and expectation is the midwife. In other words, in order for your miracle to be delivered safely and assuredly, you need the midwife of expectation to help you do just that! 

You see, when you expect the supernatural, it adds the super to your natural. It doesn’t matter whether your life is dry. It doesn't matter whether you've been fired from work. With expectation, the one with nothing in his hand is the same one God uses to change not only his life but those around him for their benefit, too. Wherever you go, expect great things today!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

As I start my day today, I am full of expectation that great things will happen. My miracle is no longer around the corner; it has arrived! I am coming back home with a testimony! Glory. 

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Philippians 1:20

Matthew 5:14 (KJV)

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.

You are the light of the world! Light gives direction; just like light, your duty as a Christian is to give direction to those in the world on how life ought to be lived! You are the one to show them how to be successful and how to be light irrespective of darkness. Christ already played His part by obtaining salvation for all mankind through His vicarious death and glorious resurrection! Now, it’s your responsibility to live a luminous life and tell every nation of His saving power!

As a shining light, you dispel darkness wherever you go, meaning lack, sickness, and simply any bad thing have no place in your life or your family's lives! Let the Gospel fire burn perpetually in you and through you! You are God's very own representative on this Earth! Be an example through your speech and the way you conduct yourself. You are the light and hope of this world, a light that cannot be hidden!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I live a shining life! My light dispels darkness. I am like a lighthouse bringing direction to lost sailors! I am God's representative on Earth! My light will burn brighter than ever this year. Amen. 

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John 8:12

Psalm 105:1 (KJV)

O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

There is transformative power in your testimony! It is your sole responsibility to testify of the goodness of God in your life! The verse above tells us that we must proclaim the Name of God and make known to the nations what He has done for us. In other words, GO AND TELL SOMEBODY! Not every force of darkness knows who you are or who resides inside you. Therefore, the first thing you must do when you enter a new location is testify. When you testify, you send signals in the realm of the spirit that makes known to every creature that you are God’s child and His power is at work in you! 

Through your transformative testimony, you encourage others, boosting their faith to receive their own miracle! The Bible tells us that by the power of our testimonies, we have overcome all things that try to rise against us. So remember, wherever you go, you have the power to transform your life through the power of your testimony!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I will testify wherever I go and tell the nations all God has done for me. I transform my life through the power of my testimony! When I testify, demons are paralyzed with fear. In this year, I will testify more than ever before! Agents of darkness, watch out!

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Revelation 12:11