VALUES TO UPHOLD (3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
04
AUTHOR'S NOTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
05
N .A.M.E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
06
V .A.L.U.E.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
08
T .R.U.T.H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
C .R.O.S.S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
D .A.Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14
C .L.A.S.S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A .M.E.N . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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B .L.E.S.S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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M .I.R.A.C.L.E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R .E.S.T..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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M .Y.S.T.E.R.Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F .A.I.T.H..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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M .E.D.I.T.A.T.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PRAYER OF SELF REFLECTION..................
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Introduction
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Author's notes
have helped generations study facts in
Acronyms
subjects. This method enabled one to
various
long list of facts and more importantly
memorise
to focus what is immediately needed to
bring
answer questions or solve problems at hand.
the Bite-Size series, Topical Devotional, the
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format has been adopted
following
1:The word e.g MIND
2:The acronym from the word is M.I.N.D
3:The quote derived : Memory In Negotiating Drive
scripture that supports the word: "Let this
4:The
be in you which was also in Christ Jesus
mind
(Philippians 2:5)
is followed by contemporary and thought
5:This
devotional written to inspire and
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you in the seasons of life and concludes
encourage
a with
Prayer of Self Reflection deduced from the
6:
and quotes
acronyms

N.A.M.E
Nominated Authority Manifesting on Earth
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of
things in heaven, and things in earth, and things
under the earth;
Philippians 2:10

names and titles you may have, there is a name
Whatever
qualities supersede all other names. This name is
whose
Christ, the Nominated Authority Manifesting on
Jesus
Earth.
is a name to every person, position, plan or problem.
There
may have either a positive or negative influence on
This
destiny. This influence is still under the subjection of
your
nominated authority, Jesus Christ. Rejoice, if you have
the
privilege of calling on the name of Jesus Christ because
the
can ask anything in His name and the Father will grant
you
according to His will. In His name you have access to the
it
Spirit (John 16:13).
Holy
nominated authority is gained through (1) inheritance,
The
he became as much superior to the angels as the name he
“So
inherited is superior to theirs (Hebrews 1:4), (2) through
has
“And having disarmed the powers and authorities,
conquest,
made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them
he
the cross (Colossians 2:15) and finally, power was
by
to Him after His resurrection, “All authority in
conferred
and on earth has been given to me (Matthew 28:18).
heaven
have you embarked on in the name of Jesus? Are you
What
difficulties with the situation or with persons?
facing
that difficulty may be, it has a name. The name of
Whatever
difficulty has to succumb to the Nominated Authority
the
upon the name of Jesus as this has power to change
Call
for good. As you do so, He will change your
situations
predicament into a precious position like the woman
present
the issue of blood whose bleeding seized when she
with
the hem of Jesus’ garment (Mark 5:34). So keep
touched
on Jesus, as He has power to sustain you” Amen
calling
gives identity and function. You have a name given by
Name
parents. You may have another which identifies your
your
or given to you by society. Each of these may place
profession
in a position of authority or as a subordinate.
you
Manifesting on Earth, Jesus.

V.A.L.U.E.S
Victory that Anchors Life's Unforeseen Experiences
through the Saviour
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and
not one of them is forgotten before God? But even
the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear
not therefore: ye are of more value than many
sparrows.
Luke 12:6-7 (KJV)

Franklin stated, “I conceive that the great part of
Benjamin
of mankind are brought upon them by the false
miseries
they have made of the value of things” What value
estimates
you placed on yourself? What value have people placed
have
you? Value is: To estimate the worth, of; This quote from
on
acronym “victory that anchors life unforeseen experiences
the
values your life. He formed you in His image and
God
you as very good. He showed your worth through
described
love when he gave up his only begotten Son for your sake
His
whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have
stating,
life (John 3:16). In the verse above He describes us
everlasting
“more valuable”
as
this in mind carefully review your value and the value
With
place on decisions. Do not accept people’s value of your
you
You are more valuable in the hand of God than the
life.
any man places on you. Your salary is not your value,
measure
possessions are not your value, the people you relate to
your
not your value.
are
value is what God places on your soul. Your are more
Your
than you can imagine. Think about it? How much
valuable
the blood of Jesus cost? You have been created in God’s
does
He has already blessed you in the heavenly places
image,
1:3). Walk in the value God places on your life. God
(Ephesians
Amen bless.
always throws up challenges and decisions taken are
Life
on either the scales of God or man. The apostles
weighed
“Do we please men or God? Their response was, "It is
remarked
to please God than man". They placed the value of their
better
on their understanding of the difference in the value
actions
of man and God.
systems
through the Saviour" is refreshing.

T.R.U.T.H
Trusting Relationships Underpinned by
Testimonies of Heaven
Truth stands the test of time; lies are soon exposed
Proverbs 12:19 TLB

like a river appears weak. Falsehood like a rock in the
Truth
of a river appears strong and immovable, however with
path
the seemingly weak river ebbs away the solid rock and it is
time
more. So is truth, it’s power continuously ebbs away
no
and with time what appeared strong no longer have
falsehood
and it’s no more.
support
is your position in life? Are you walking in truth or in lies
What
sure up your status? T.R.U.T.H is the Trusting Relationships
to
by Testimonies from Heaven. It is the Spirit of
Underpinned
that guides into all truths and shows the things that are to
truth
in the future. Are your relationships underpinned by
happen
from heaven or buttressed by man’s testimonies?
testimonies
has relative truth. It is only God who has absolute truth
Man
Jesus stated, “I am the way, the TRUTH, and the
(Gandhi).
(John 14:6). No one has ever called him or herself “THE
life”
except Jesus.
TRUTH”
has the potential to heal and bring life. Lies and falsehood
truth
strife and disunity to which the Lord frustrates so
perpetuate
they do not achieve any success (Job 5:12). In contrast, for
that
who walk in truth, He declares, “You will decide on a
those
and it will be established for you, and light will shine on
matter,
ways” (Job 22:28)
your
to trust and be transformed by the truth. This is a
Resolve
even though you appear weak you are the strongest so
paradox
as Job who stood by the truth in the face of false
declare
“Though he slay me, I will hope in him (Job 13:15)
accusations,
as word and lifestyle seems “strange” in today’s world and
Truth
who walks in truth is perceived as weak, but truth is ever
anyone
Never despise the truth by succumbing to popular themes
powerful.
society. of
the face of adversity be anchored to the truth as this is the
In
way to maintain your integrity. Integrity sustained by the
only
Amen.

courtesy of CANVA
C.R.O.S.S
Christ the Reconciliatory Offer of
Salvation from Sin
God was also pleased to bring everything on
earth and in heaven back to himself through
Christ. He did this by making peace through
Christ’s blood sacrificed on the cross.
Colossians 1:20 (GW)

symbol, a provision of God through Christ, is the ultimate
This
Offer of Salvation from Sin. The cross is the
Reconciliatory
where Christ offered both His body and blood as
place
for the sin of mankind. Whilst Christ hanged on
atonement
cross, the vail to the Holy of Holies was rent from top to
the
granting us access to the throne of God, which
bottom,
was exclusive to the high priest.Because of the Cross
hitherto
can boldly access the throne of grace to find mercy in time
you
the communion table we are reminded of the works of His
At
and blood at the Cross! Isaiah 53:4-5 reminds us, that he
body
taken upon himself our suffering and carried our sorrows.
has
was wounded for our rebellious acts. He was crushed for
He
sins. He was punished so that we could have peace, and we
our
healing from his wounds. Exodus 12:23 also reminds
received
He is our Passover lamb and the destroyer is not allowed to
us,
you any harm.
do
great privilege of hope and help you have at the Cross.
What
generosity God has bestowed on you when you come to
What
cross roads of life? At these times, Christ takes away your
the
sorrow, sin and grants you peace bringing you healing
pain,
above all God protects you from the hands of the
and
destroyer.
challenges are you facing? Do not despair but look to the
What
as Christ is your reconciliatory offer. Look up to His
C.R.O.S.S
Do not give up for in him through him and to him do
works.
things consist. He will never leave you alone as He
all
to give you the Holy Spirit who will show you ALL
promised
Walk in His peace as you look up to the Cross. Amen
things.
Cross is a symbol of help and hope. There is the Red cross, a
The
humanitarian organization that helps people in
volunteer-led
and was founded in 1863. The Blue cross, established in
crisis,
is dedicated to the health and happiness of pets. The Cross of
1897
Lord Jesus Christ depicts a purposely painful and gruesome
our
execution that took place over 2000 years ago.
public
of need.

D.A.Y
Determined by Almighty Yahweh
Give us this day our daily bread.
Matthew 6:11

am not to worry about tomorrow as tomorrow will take care
I
itself. I have enough to worry about today (Matthew 6:34).
of
the scriptures assure me God will give me my daily
However
(Matthew 6:11) and all things will come together in a
bread
good” way. I should therefore not despair nor be
“very
as the Lord will do a new thing which will spring
discouraged
(Isaiah 43:19), so I have to be attentive and watchful
forth
than hiding in despair.
rather
the Lord provides for me today, He is also freeing me from
As
chains of life. He has determined to help me overcome the
the
who see nothing good about my ideas. He will also free
critics
from those who humiliate me or are intolerant of anything
me
do. He is in control of the day and nothing takes Him by
I
He will give me strength so I will not worry about
surprise.
thankful heart I will offer up my prayers and requests to
With
Then, because I belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless me
God.
peace that no one can completely understand. And this
with
will control the way I think and feel” (Philippians 4:6-7
peace
peace this day brings “will control the way I think and feel”
The
I will enjoy the day, continue to trust and believe in Yahweh
so
God, it is a new day, another day gifted to me by God. It is
Thank
to count the day as a blessing, having the opportunity to
time
purpose with Him. Therefore, I proclaim: “I am your son;
pursue
You have become my father (Psalm 2:7 paraphrased). The
today
is my Father and has determined this day to give me my daily
Lord
as it is in heaven.
bread
anything, but pray about everything.
CEV paraphrased)
who determines the day. Amen

C.L.A.S.S
Christ Like Actions in Solving
difficult Situations
Have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Although he was
in the form of God and equal with God, he did not take
advantage of this equality. Instead, he emptied himself by
taking on the form of a servant by becoming like other
humans, by having a human appearance.
Philippians 2:5-7

all situations. Christ is in his class and wants you, his
of
to operate similarly.
disciples
us reflect on the ways Christ brought solutions to
Let
When the Pharisees confronted him with the
problems.
caught in adultery (John 8:3-11), He did not chastise the
woman
but asked her to go away and sin no more. When the
woman
were confronted with the storm on the seas: Jesus was
disciples
How cool and calm is this? However the disciples
asleep.
on their strength were agitated, confused and out of
depending
control.
this your experience when you solve problems? When the
Is
with the issue of blood touched the hem of his
woman
He asked, “Who touched me?” When the woman
garment.
He said, “Thy faith has made you whole” He
responded
over these. Will you remain cool, calm and in control or
Ponder
you be agitated, aggressive and out of control when
will
difficult situations? Resolve this day to operate with
solving
mind of Christ which is devoid of pride, arrogance self-
the
and fault finding but it is endowed with humility
centredness
a servant attitude.
and
His grace abound to you as you embark on this path of
May
Like Actions in bringing solutions to difficult situations.
Christ
we talk about class we immediately begin to think
.When
upper and lower classes based on the wealth one commands. As
of
write this devotion I am in the waiting room for first class
I
whilst those with ordinary tickets are in the foyer. I
passengers
had the opportunity to snacks, wait on comfortable seats and
have
up with some work. This is not the class I am talking about.
catch
quote from the acronym class is Christ Like Actions in
The
“difficult” Situations. Christ is cool, calm and in control
Solving
demonstrated His Class acts.
Amen

A.M.E.N
Assured Manifestation of Eternal Nature
For all the promises of God in him are yea,
and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by
us. (2 Corinthians 1:20)

declares, the promises of God in Him are yea and in Him
Paul
He assures you that God’s promises are guaranteed by
Amen.
nature. He cannot lie and He will not give you excuses
His
you come to Him. Have you believed in the assurances
when
your prayers? Do you walk in faith hoping that the unseen
of
be manifested?
will
are you waiting on the Lord for? Does it sound
What
or looks impossible to attain? Be assured by His
impossible
that with Him nothing is impossible. The Amen is
promise
“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans
Christ
‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True
write,
the Beginning of the creation of God (Revelation
Witness,
He is our assured manifestation of the eternal nature.
3:14).
Him the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures
To
themselves to the ground and worshiped, the God,
threw
was seated on the throne, saying: “Amen! Hallelujah!”
who
we conclude our prayer with Amen, all the heavenly
When
rise to ensure that our requests are honoured according
host
praying, keep relating to the Almighty Yahweh and this
Keep
grant you an assured manifestation of the Eternal. Amen
will
wonder the number of times you have said Amen at the end of
I
prayers. Amen means firm. You firm up your prayer or
your
when you say Amen. Did you realise you were
declaration
an assured manifestation of the eternal nature?
declaring
(Revelation 19:4)
to the will of the Father.

B.L.E.S.S
Basking in Love Experienced by Serving
the Saviour
The Lord shall open unto thee his good
treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy
land in his season, and to bless all the work of
thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many
nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
Deuteronomy 28:12

lesses us by giving us gifts which could be material or
God
He created us, blessed us and gave us charge over
spiritual.
when He declared, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the
creation
and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea,
earth
the birds of the air, and over every living thing that
over
on the earth.” Genesis 1:28 (NKJV). He is love and
moves
psalmist talks about the blessing of the Lord when he
The
Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me,
wrote
His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget
bless
all His benefits: He stresses the blessing of his soul and
not
what this includes: healing of all things that causes
recounts
to be uneasy, redeeming one from destruction, satisfies
one
mouth with good things and above all renews one’s
our
as the eagle ( Psalm 103:1-5) Oh, what a wonderful
youth
obeying and serving the Savior and you will become a
Keep
to others. You also demonstrate your love for
blessing
when you obey His instruction. As you do so, both He
Him
His Father will make their home with you (John 14:23).
and
has the Lord instructed you to do? To write a book,
What
worship, give a helping hand, say hello to the
preach,
visit the homeless or pray for the needy?
destitute,
the instruction is, obey. In so doing you will bask
Whatever
the love experienced by serving the Saviour. Keep being a
in
to others as He blesses you. Amen
blessing
I blessed? Do I bless? Why am I blessed and Why should I
Am
a blessing to others? I do not feel blessed and therefore
be
bless. Is this the right attitude? No, is the answer. One
cannot
think of blessing as having more than enough material
may
things. Is this right? Again, no, is the answer.
when we serve the savior we do so basking in His love.
God we serve. He does all these and more.
What a privilege position!

M.I.R.A.C.L.E
Manifest In Realtime, Answers that
Contradict the Laws of Earth
When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Fellow Israelites,
why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if
by our own power or godliness we had made this man
walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, the God of
our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus. You handed
him over to be killed, and you disowned him before
Pilate, though he had decided to let him go. Acts 3:12-13

and John were presented with a thirty-eight year
Peter
crippled from birth. This man did not have any hope
man
an independent life and was carried daily to the church
of
called beautiful where he received alms from those
gate,
by. On the day he met Peter and John he received
passing
life changing gift, not his usual alms.
a
may be in a difficult situation: probably for a few
You
or even for more than thirty-eight years but
minutes
to call on the name of Jesus as Peter and John did
resolve
the cripple. Jesus the creator of all things, loves you
for
has given you power through His name and the Holy
and
to rule over situations.
Spirit
faith in God, the faith that moves every difficulty
Have
by bringing you solutions. Jesus said, “I tell you the
away
if someone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and
truth,
into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but
thrown
that what he says will happen, it will be done for
believes
(Mark 11:23)
him”
say and act on what He tells you to do!
Therefore
what the mother of Jesus said to the servants
Remember
the wedding at Cana? She said to them, “What ever He
at
you to do, just do it” They were asked to fill jars
instructs
water and serve as wine. They did and served the
with
wine (John 2:1-11). Do not doubt, “Just do it” and you
best
produce your best from an impossible situation
will
Amen.
problems are you facing? Have these been labeled as
What
Has anyone told you to give up because there is
impossible?
solution to the problems? Oh, do not give up. Look at the
no
you call problem as the platform for the impending
situation
As you focus on the quote from the acronym expect
change.
manifestation in reality of the answers you require, with
a
answers being received by a process which defies
these
laws or human expectations.
natural

R.E.S.T
Rely Exclusively on the Saviour's Truth
There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people
of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests
from their works, just as God did from his. Let us,
therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so
that no one will perish by following their example
of disobedience. Hebrews 4:9-11

you been caught up in this race where you do not have
Have
time in the day? What ever the situation, it is
enough
that you find a period to rest. Your God had a
imperative
of rest (Genesis 2:2). He also instituted times of rest
period
all works for his people. The most notable example is
from
journey through the wilderness (Exodus 16). The people
the
fed manna and quails and were given specific
were
to gather the quails and manna daily and
instructions
what they gathered. On the sixth day, they were to
consume
twice as much so they could use the remainder on the
gather
enough, those who gathered more than
Interestingly
for the first five days had maggots infesting the
necessary
manna and quails. However, on the sixth day
extra
when they were instructed to double the daily
collection,
and store the extra for the seventh day, that extra did
intake
get infested. Those who went to gather on the seventh
not
is important to learn that whatever God gives is sufficient
It
the period. God made you in His image and requires you
for
have periods of rest. Rest from your activities. Rest is an
to
that you rely on His truth, trust in His word and
indication
not be pressurised into thinking there is “more to gain”
Do
you put in the extra. Rest takes away the pressure of
when
activities and helps you spend more time relating
everyday
God. You can then say, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my
to
comes from him” (Psalm 62:5) Enjoy relying
hope
on the truths of the Savior. Amen
exclusively
is the word that surrounds everything that is done these
Busy,
In this era of technological advancement, you can access
days.
and information at a touch on a screen. Similarly you can
people
be accessed and therefore do not have absolute control
always
over your time.
seventh day for the seventh day is a period of rest.
day found nothing as it was the period of rest.
uphold His word above your immediate desires.

M.Y.S.T.E.R.Y
Manifestations of Yahweh
Superseding Truths on Earth
Relating to You
Having made known unto us the mystery of his will,
according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in
himself: That in the dispensation of the fulness of times
he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both
which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in
him: Ephesians 1:9-10

do not know how you feel but be encourage about the ways
I
God. Allow Him to direct you as you take note of the critic
of
has been questioning your ability to achieve, the
who
and those who humiliate you because our God will
sarcastic
His mystery to you and as per the acronym His
reveal
that supersede the truths relating to your
manifestation
will recognise the tangible evidence of the
Everyone
of God in your life. He will show you another side of
goodness
that no one has experienced. Just as He said to Moses: I
Him
unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the
appeared
of God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was I not
name
to them (Exodus 6:3). Moses saw and experienced the
known
will be real to you will supersede the normal trend.
What
laws will have to be made for you. New positions will
New
to be created for you. New designs will have to be
have
to accommodate your ideas. New acquaintances
developed
come your way. There will be people who will come and
will
your vision or plans. Rejoice for the newness coming
assist
way! Rejoice for the mystery of his will which is going
your
be established in your life. Rejoice! Amen
to
a wonderful God we serve! He declares,“My thoughts are
What
your thoughts, and my ways are not your ways,“Just as the
not
are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than
heavens
ways, and my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.”
your
55:8-9) and eyes have not seen, ears have not heard
(Isaiah
has it entered the heart of man what He has in store for
neither
those that love Him (1 Corinthians 1:9-10)
circumstances will be experienced.
Jehovah side of God which Abraham Isaac and Jacob did not.

F.A.I.T.H
Firm Assertion Inspired by Truth and Hope
Now faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1

writer of Hebrews qualified faith as a substance of
The
hoped for. Substance is defined as, the choicest or most
things
part of some idea or experience; You can feel and
vital
substance. So to you, faith is the choicest and most
quantify
part of your walk with God and as per the quote,
essential
must have firm assertions inspired by truth and hope.
you
can be quantified. No faith, little faith (Matthew 6:30)
Faith
great faith (Matthew 8:10). Whatever the size of your faith
or
can ask the Lord to help your unbelief when confronting
you
situations. Faith requires hope for the things you do
difficult
have, not for things you have. What you do not have
not
fear. However your understanding of the Truth must
creates
you hope to expect the impossible. Christ is the truth
give
14:8), impossibilities of man are possible with Him
(John
19:26) and He is able to make a way of escape (1
(Matthew
10:13) with every trial you experience. Why
Corinthians
anxiety take away your peace when The Lord
should
us not to be anxious (Philippians 4:6)?
reassures
us take a cue from the story of “The Woman with the
Let
of blood” She made firm assertions after several failed
issue
to get healed saying, “If only I touch his clothes, I
attempts
be healed and her hopes were realized when “At once
will
bleeding stopped, and she felt in her body that she was
the
of her disease” (Mark 5:28-29). When she revealed
healed
to Christ, He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has
herself
you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your disease.”
made
in faith with a firm assertion inspired by truth and
Walk
Amen hope.
is the day the Lord has made and we are glad and rejoice in
This
(Psalm 118:24). Truly, another day but you may not be glad
it
of the difficulties you are experiencing. Whatever the
because
have faith in God.
difficulties,

PRAYER OF SELF
REFLECTION
Lord, as I examine myself in the mirror of life, I
Dear
no where near your intended position. I repent
am
day of all that has happened in my life either by
this
or by commission. I confess Jesus Christ as
omission
Lord and Savior and believe in my heart that His
my
blood has atoned for my sins. I ask Jesus Christ to
shed
fill my heart this day and I will serve Him.
make this declaration, I will UPHOLD YOUR
I
in my life. Values inspired by truth and
VALUES
I will always call on the nominated authority on
hope.
and uphold all trusting relationships
earth
by testimonies of heaven. I confess
underpinned
as the reconciliatory offer of salvation from sin
Christ
acknowledge each day as determined by Yahweh
and
gives me my daily bread. I declare, I will be Christ
who
in solving all problems. I will always bask in His
like
as He continues to provide in realtime, answers
love
contradict the laws of the earth. For such
that
from Him, I will continue to rely on His
assurances
truths.
me the grace that allows me to yield to Your
Grant
always. I declare this day that I yield to the
leading
Spirit’s leading to UPHOLD YOUR VALUES all
Holy
days of my life, for in You through You and to You
the
all things consist. As you have began this good
do
in me You will surely bring it to a successful
work
in my ordained position. Thank you Lord,
conclusion
you be all glory and honor. Amen.
to