“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life].” Proverbs 18:21 AMP
A collection of confessions to intensify your faith as we build a prayer wall that the enemy cannot penetrate!
CCOJC CCOJC Chur Chur ch Declaratio n We, the body of believers at Covenant Church of Jesus, enforce God’s original plans and purposes in our lives and in the life of this ministry. We are citizens of the kingdom of God and we have what we say. We are doers of the Word of God and not just hearers only. We are what the Word of God says we are, we have what the Word of God says we have, and we can do what the Word of God says we can do. We hold fast to our confession of faith and we do not turn coward, faint, lose heart or give up. We are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and guilt, shame and condemnation has no place in our lives. We are God’s chosen generation, His royal priesthood and we are reigning as kings in the earth. We are accepted in the beloved and nothing can separate us from His love. We are sanctified, consecrated and separated from the world. We are the healed of the Lord. Jehovah Rapha has taken sickness and disease away from the midst of us. We have a sound mind and body. We are energized, revitalized, transformed, renewed, restored powerhouses for God. We curse at the root, every sickness, disease, pain, virus and infirmity that would try to attack us and we plead the blood of Jesus over our bodies. The healing power of God continually surrounds us, keeps us and preserves our entire system. We are redeemed from debt, poverty and lack. Every household of CCOJC is blessed and living under an open heaven. The blessing of the Lord makes us rich and adds no sorrow with it. We are increasing more and more and wealth and riches are in our house. We are the head and not the tail, above only and never beneath, the lender and not the borrower. We are sowing bountifully and reaping a bountiful harvest on every seed sown. We have strong marriages and families that are knitted together in love and rooted in the Word of God. Wives are submitting to their own husbands as unto the Lord and the husbands love their wives as Christ loves the church. Our youth fear the Lord and obey and honor their parents. We bind every demonic attack against our families and speak life, joy, love and peace over our households. CCOJC is prospering at everything it sets its hands to. We have a great work to accomplish and we command finances and all resources to come forth now without delay. We call in everything prepared for us before the foundation of the world that pertains to our life and the life of this ministry. We declare that the wealth of the wicked, the treasures of darkness and the hidden riches of secret places come to us now. The supernatural Word of God is prevailing in every area of our lives. We are fighting the good fight of faith and laying hold to eternal life. We are overcomers and our faith is the victory that overcomes the world. Now thanks be unto God Who always causes us to triumph in Christ! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
CCOJC CCOJC Chur Chur ch Declaratio n We, the body of believers at Covenant Church of Jesus, enforce God’s original plans and purposes in our lives and in the life of this ministry. We are citizens of the kingdom of God and we have what we say. We are doers of the Word of God and not just hearers only. We are what the Word of God says we are, we have what the Word of God says we have, and we can do what the Word of God says we can do. We hold fast to our confession of faith and we do not turn coward, faint, lose heart or give up. We are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus and guilt, shame and condemnation has no place in our lives. We are God’s chosen generation, His royal priesthood and we are reigning as kings in the earth. We are accepted in the beloved and nothing can separate us from His love. We are sanctified, consecrated and separated from the world. We are the healed of the Lord. Jehovah Rapha has taken sickness and disease away from the midst of us. We have a sound mind and body. We are energized, revitalized, transformed, renewed, restored powerhouses for God. We curse at the root, every sickness, disease, pain, virus and infirmity that would try to attack us and we plead the blood of Jesus over our bodies. The healing power of God continually surrounds us, keeps us and preserves our entire system. We are redeemed from debt, poverty and lack. Every household of CCOJC is blessed and living under an open heaven. The blessing of the Lord makes us rich and adds no sorrow with it. We are increasing more and more and wealth and riches are in our house. We are the head and not the tail, above only and never beneath, the lender and not the borrower. We are sowing bountifully and reaping a bountiful harvest on every seed sown. We have strong marriages and families that are knitted together in love and rooted in the Word of God. Wives are submitting to their own husbands as unto the Lord and the husbands love their wives as Christ loves the church. Our youth fear the Lord and obey and honor their parents. We bind every demonic attack against our families and speak life, joy, love and peace over our households. CCOJC is prospering at everything it sets its hands to. We have a great work to accomplish and we command finances and all resources to come forth now without delay. We call in everything prepared for us before the foundation of the world that pertains to our life and the life of this ministry. We declare that the wealth of the wicked, the treasures of darkness and the hidden riches of secret places come to us now. The supernatural Word of God is prevailing in every area of our lives. We are fighting the good fight of faith and laying hold to eternal life. We are overcomers and our faith is the victory that overcomes the world. Now thanks be unto God Who always causes us to triumph in Christ! In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Mid-Week Mid-Week Corpo rate Prayer Warfare Warfare Prayers You Amorite spirit , I bind you and your power from operating against me and causing me to slander or to entice me to babble and rebel and talk about other people, in Jesus’ name. You will cease and desist from sowing thoughts of discord and division into my mind. You will not bring condemnation to paralyze me in Jesus’ name. I am free from your slander, from your babbling and talking and rebelling and bitterness and division and sowing discord, in Jesus’ Name. You Hittite spirit , I bind you and your powers from operating against me or to break me or to cause me to fear. The activities of doubt and unbelief are bound in my life, in Jesus’ name and I command you to loose me from fear and the spirit of fear to loose my life. And therefore I am free, in Jesus’ name. You Hivite spirit , I take authority over you in the name of Jesus. You will not bring deception or wickedness to me any longer. As a villager or deceitful friend, you will no longer disguise yourself as someone ordinary. You will not seduce me to part with my money or some get-rich-quick scheme or some wrong deal. I command you to cease your activity in my life, in Jesus’ name and I claim back every dollar that I have spent or invested in schemes and wrong deals, in Jesus’ name. You Jebusite spirit, according to Matthew 11:28-30, I take authority over you. You spirit of heaviness, you will not operate against me any longer. You will no longer tread me under your feet or attack my emotions with negativity. You will not attempt to sap my confidence or my strength any longer. I command you to cease and desist from instigating the feeling of resignation or quitting in my life, in Jesus’ name. Your powers are broken now, in the name of Jesus. You Perizzite spirit , according to John 10:10, the thief cometh not but for to kill, to steal and to destroy. It says if I find a thief, he shall restore to me sevenfold. You have been found. You will no longer cause me to dwell in an un-walled city. You will no longer steal or dispossess from me what I have built up in Jesus’ name. So I take back everything you have stolen in the name of Jesus and I declare that I am prospering and everything in the Book belongs to me. "Mammon is the spirit of money." You spirit of mammon, I bind you. I bind your powers against me from operating against me to steal from me or to block creative money-making ideas and to block creative thoughts from reaching me. I command you to loose every money-making thought that you have stolen from me or blocked from me, in the name of Jesus. Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 31 promised me that if the thief be found, he must repay sevenfold. I claim 7 ideas for every idea you stole from me and I bind you now, and I loose you from your attack, in Jesus’ name, amen.
The following is f rom Rules of Engagement, Engagement, Volum Volum e 1[The 1[The Art of Strategic Prayer Prayer and Spirit ual Warfare] Warfare] (pages 38 & 39) 39) © 2005 2005 by Dr. N. Cindy Tri mm; www.cind www .cind ytrimm ytr imm .com I prohibit satanic manifestations and I speak that divine "abortive" measures and "miscarriages" occur in satanic wombs and incubators. Everything that Satan is trying to birth, I command a miscarriage .
Now Father, you have given me a great work to accomplish. I war for the releasing of finances and all resources that belong to me. Everything prepared for me before the foundation of the world, that pertains to my life, my ministry, my calling and godliness, comes to me now. I shall not/will not be denied. I shall not/will not accept substitutes. I call in the resources necessary for me to fulfill God’s original plan for my life and I command that it come to me without delay, in the name of Jesus . I decree and declare that the wealth of the wicked is no longer laying up for me, but it is released now. Let those who hold on to my wealth longer than they should be shaken until they release it right now into my hands . I command you Satan, to "cough it up," spit it out, loose it, release it, and let it go, now! In Jesus’ name!
Confession taken from from © 1997 by World Ministries, Inc.
Selli ng Real Estate Father, I thank You for the skillful and godly wisdom needed in offering my house (or other real estate) to be sold. I am preparing my house (property) in excellence that it may be beautiful and desirable as though I am preparing it for Your habitation. I am asking a fair and competitive market price, and will not take advantage of a potential buyer. Father, I ask that You prepare and send a ready, willing, and able buyer to purchase my house (property). A person who has the funds available to pay the fair market value, pre-qualified and approved by a lending institution. One who has perfect timing of possession that fits into my need and his/hers. Thank You for going before me and preparing the way. In the name of Jesus, I seek and pursue peace, thanking You that the spirit of truth shall prevail in our deliberations. I declare and decree that everyone involved speaks truly, deals truly, and lives truly. Should there be anything that is hidden, I ask that it be revealed and brought to the light. Truth and mercy are written upon the tablets of my heart, and I have favor, good understanding, and high esteem in Your sight and in the sight of the potential buyer. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Scripture References: Proverbs 2:6,9,12,15 AMP I Corinthians 2:9 Ephesians 4:15 AMP I Corinthians 4:5 AMP Proverbs 3:3,4 AMP
Confession taken from pages 186-187 of Prayers that Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by World Ministries, Inc.
The Prayer of Forgiveness Mark 11:25,26 (Amplified) – And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him and let it drop (leave it, let go), in order that your Father Who is in heaven may also forgive you your [own] failings and shortcomings and let them drop. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your failings and shortcomings. Jesus prayed the Prayer of Forgiveness. Do you remember what some of His last words were when He was on the cross? “Father, forgive them.” He was saying, “I forgive them and, Father, I ask you to forgive them and not to put this on their charge.” He was crying out that they would be released; that God would forgive them. There is a side to the Prayer of Forgiveness that is a form of intercession; a side where we stand in the gap, that God would not remember the sin of the person who has sinned against us. That’s how much love there is in this prayer. It doesn’t have anything to do with our feelings, good or bad. Remember, it’s a choice we make. We choose to pray the Prayer of Forgiveness, and when we believe when we pray, it works. God hears and answers this kind of prayer. He loves it! 5 Steps to t he Prayer of Forgiv eness
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You must forgive the person who has wronged you Ask God to forgive them Ask God to forgive you Release the emotion of the situation and the relationship to the Lord. Pray about the hurt and rejection and release it in the presence of the Lord. Choose to let the rejection, feelings, and hurt go when you pray. 5. Forget it! Right there in your prayer, just forget it. Again, this is something you have to choose to do. Many people want to remember it, think about it, talk about it, and remember it some more. No! Forget it! If you’ll do that in your prayer, the Holy Spirit will help you. This doesn’t mean the relationship is automatically going to change; you have to understand that. There may still be things that have to be dealt with, but what you’re dealing with in this prayer is your heart and keeping it clean and pure. When the Holy Spirit leads you to pray this way, do it! There’s power in this kind of prayer. Unforgiveness is a sin. Just ask God to forgiv e you.
Pray, “Father, first of all, I thank you that you showed me that this attitude was in my heart. I thank You, Father, that you love me and you showed me this. Father, I ask You to forgive So-and-so for what he did and said and for how he acted, and for all the others who have been involved in this situation. I ask in faith, out of the love of my heart, and with all the sincerity of my heart. I ask You, Father, to forgive them and, Father, I forgive them. I forgive all those words they said that hurt me. I forgive them, I ask you to forgive them, and together we let that go from their case.
And Father, I ask you to forgive me. I came into this and I thought negatively about it. I have been angry about it, and I have spoken angry words. I’ve harbored bitterness in my heart toward this, and I don’t want it to go any farther. I don’t want a root of bitterness to be in me. Father, I ask you to forgive me. I know that I’ve said things in a wrong spirit and a wrong attitude about this person and about these people and, Father, I ask you to forgive me. I call it sin. I have sinned against you and against them. I confess it, and I thank You that when I confess my sin, you are faithful and just to forgive me and to restore me. I thank You, Father, for the purity and the cleansing of the Holy Spirit over my heart and mind and this relationship.” Choose to let the rejection, feelings, and hurt go wh en you pr ay.
Pray, “Father, I also ask you and I thank you that you have healed me right now of those words and the hurt. I don’t want to come to you with self-pity, pride, or hardness toward you or anyone. Father, I ask you to touch my heart. As an act of my will, I choose not to be hurt. I release the hurt, the rejection, and the emotion in this relationship. Father, I bless those who curse me. Thank you, Father, for your power in my heart and mind that takes away hurt, rejection, and bad feelings. I receive your power now. I have it now, and I thank you for it in Jesus’ Name. The feelings, the hurt, the emotion is touched right now by the Holy Spirit. I thank you for it. I receive it in Jesus’ Name. I refuse to accept hurt, anger, isolation, frustration, or rejection. Thank you, Father, for the freedom and the flow of the Holy Spirit touching my heart and mind right now. I take it by faith, and I’m healed in my heart, my mind, and my soul. I look to you, Holy Spirit, as my Comforter.” Forgiving does invol ve forgetting. Pray in the Spirit if you want to, and then say,
“Father, now that I’ve prayed about this, I leave it here in your presence. I choose not to remember it. Holy Spirit, help me not to remember this. I leave it in your presence. It is finished. It is done. I forget it because of the blood; because of love, in Jesus’ Name. Holy Spirit, help me to walk this out. Help me, Father, because I still h ave to deal with these people; but now I can deal in purity and love, and I don’t have to deal out of hurt, bitterness, unforgiveness, or hardness. I can walk in your wisdom, purity, and love and walk through this relationship victoriously, with your power. I thank you, Father, for your help in this relationship. In Jesus’ Name, I will keep my heart right. Thank you, Father, that now I can walk in forgiveness. Let forgiveness flow from my life. I thank you for it. Satan, I rebuke you and your hold on my life. You can’t bind me in this situation, in Jesus’ Name. I break the power of all rejection and every evil force released against me, in Jesus’ Name. Thank you, Father, for victory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.” Taken from pages 185-189 of Effective Fervent Prayer, © 1991 by Mary Alice Isleib; ISBN 0-9629986-0-5
Prayer of Dedication, Consecration, and Submiss ion Father, I pray the Prayer of Dedication, Consecration, and Submission. In every area of my life, I belong to You. Father, I’ll go where you want me to go, I’ll do what you want me to do. Not my will, but your will be done. Thank you, Father that you work in me both to will and to do of your good pleasure. You have a good plan for my life, a plan of peace and joy. Father, what you want and what you desire is what I want; that is what I desire. Not my will, but your will for my life every day, Father. Not my own way, not the way of the flesh, but the way of the Spirit. Father, your will, your plan, your way. Father, I dedicate my life to you in every area. You have a plan for me in every area of life. Thank you, Father, for the joy of obedience. I will obey you with joy. Father, I want to have the spirit of obedience in my life, not rebellion or pride, not resistance or hard-heartedness, but a soft, sensitive heart that is willing to do anything. I rebuke rebellion and stubbornness in Jesus’ Name. Father, I say before your presence that I am willing to do anything you want me to do. No matter what man says, no matter what the world says, you have found a willing person. You have found an obedient person. Father, I will do what you say all the way, just the way you say it, no more and no less, and with joy. Thank you, Father, for the spirit of faith and the spirit of obedience. And Father, thank you that your will will be fulfilled in my life to your glory. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Cleansing Prayer Heavenly Father, I need Your Holy Spirit to help me not think and live according to my old ways. I place my childhood fears and bloodline curses behind me and I cancel them, in Jesus’ name. By faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I choose not to be enslaved to them any longer! Today, I lay aside my fear of facing the pain from past friendships, romances, lovers, and relatives. I renounce the spirits of pride, bitterness, lying, self-exaltation, rebellion, witchcraft, and the occult. I choose to not walk in these any longer. When I am tested by these deceiving spirits, I choose to respond in godliness, righteousness and authority. Father, I thank you for removing any mental strongholds and for helping me to think and see clearly. I choose not to listen to other spiritual voices. Instead, I choose to listen to Your voice. From this time forth, I will not trust in lying spirits nor the spirits who claim to offer me protection from evil. I close every door to Satan. I will not seek a false defense to shield myself from wrong, exploitation, or harm. I look to You, Lord Jesus, and place my trust in You to protect me from the harm of well-meaning people and from demonic spirits. Jesus, I choose You to be my Savior and Holy Spirit, I choose You to be my Defense. Father, according to Your word in 1 John 1:9 it says, If we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. So I confess that I have not loved rightly. I have resented others. I confess and renounce my sin, known and unknown. I now recognize my sin and confess it before you. With godly sorrow and repentance in my heart, I ask You Father, to deliver me from the snare of the fowler and set me totally free. Your truth is a shield to me and under Your wings, I seek refuge. By faith in your word, I now receive and take hold of your forgiveness and cleansing. Also Father, by the blood of Your Son, Jesus, I forgive myself as You have forgiven me. Lord Jesus, I claim Your promise in Psalm 91:14-15: Because I have set my love upon You, You will deliver me. You will set me on high because I have known Your Name. I will call upon You, and You will answer me. You will be with me in trouble. You will deliver me and honor me. Father, I give You thanks and praise and I believe it is done, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
Taken from pages 166-168 of Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit, Copyright © 2002 by John Paul Jackson; ISBN 1-58483-049-2
BREAKING CURSES In the name of Jesus Christ, I now rebuke, break, and loose myself and my family from any and all evil curses, fetishes, charms, vexes, hexes, spells, every jinx, all psychic powers, sorcery, bewitchments, enchantments, witchcraft, love potions, and psychic prayers that have been put upon me, back to ten generations on both sides of my family. I break and loose myself from any and all connected or related spirits from any person or persons or from any occult or psychic sources. I ask You, Heavenly Father, to return them to the senders now. Let him that loves cursing receive it unto himself. PSYCHIC HEREDITY AND BONDAGE In the name of Jesus, I now renounce, break, free, and loose myself and my family from all psychic heredity, demonic holds, psychic powers, and bondage of physical and mental illnesses, family, marital, and other curses upon us, back to ten generations on both sides of our families resulting from sins, transgressions, iniquities, occult and psychic involvements of myself, my parents, and any other ancestors of mine or my spouse, and all ex-spouses, or their parents, or any of their ancestors. I plead the blood of Jesus, in the Name of Jesus declaring that the enemy cannot penetrate the blood of Jesus. *Scriptures to Meditate Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 27:29 Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee. Deut. 30:7 And the Lord thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee. *Read and Meditate Psalm 109:1-31
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
The Children Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray and confess Your Word over my children and surround them with my faith - faith in Your Word that You watch over it to perform it! I confess and believe that my children are disciples of Christ taught of the Lord and obedient to Your will. Great is the peace and undisturbed composure of my children, because You, God, contend with that which contends with my children, and You give them safety and ease them. Father, You will perfect that which concerns me. I commit and cast the care of my children once and for all over on you, Father. They are in Your hands, and I am positively persuaded that You are able to guard and keep that which I have committed to You. You are more than enough! I confess that my children obey their parents in the Lord as His representatives, because this is just and right. My children honor, esteem, and value as precious their parents; for this is the first commandment with a promise: that all may be well with my children and that they may live long on the earth. I believe and confess that my children choose life and love You, Lord, obey Your voice, and cling to You; for You are their life and the length of their days. Therefore, my children are the head and not the tail, and shall be above only and not beneath. They are blessed when they come in and when they go out. I believe and confess that You give Your angels charge over my children to accompany and defend and preserve them in all their ways. You, Lord, are their refuge and fortress. You are their glory and the lifter of their heads. As parents, we will not provoke, irritate, or fret our children. We will not be hard on them or harass them, or cause them to become discouraged, sullen, or morose, or feel inferior and frustrated. We will not break or wound their spirits, but we will rear them tenderly in the training, discipline, counsel, and admonition of the Lord. We will train them in the way they should go, and when they are old they will not depart from it. O Lord, my Lord, how excellent (majestic and glorious) is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory on or above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and unweaned infants You have established strength because of Your foes, that You might silence the enemy and the avenger. I sing praise to Your name, O Most High. The enemy is turned back from my children in the name of Jesus! They increase in wisdom and in favor with God and man. Amen. Scripture References: Jeremiah 1:12 Isaiah 54:13 Isaiah 49:25 1 Peter 5:7 2 Timothy 1:12 Psalm 91:11
Deuteronomy 30:19,20 Deuteronomy 28:13 Deuteronomy 28:3,6 Ephesians 6:4 Ephesians 6:1-3 Psalm 91:2
Psalm 3:3 Colossians 3:21 Proverbs 22:6 Psalm 8:1,2 Psalm 9:2,3 Luke 2:52
Taken from pages 241-243 of Prayers That Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
Compatibility in Marriage Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray and confess that my spouse and I endure long and are patient and kind; that we are never envious and never boil over with jealousy. We are not boastful or vainglorious, and we do not display ourselves haughtily. We are not conceited or arrogant and inflated with pride. We are not rude and unmannerly, and we do not act unbecomingly. We do not insist on our own rights or our own way, for we are not self-seeking or touchy or fretful or resentful. We take no account of the evil done to us and pay no attention to a suffered wrong. We do not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but we rejoice when right and truth prevail. We bear up under anything and everything that comes. We are ever ready to believe the best of each other. Our hopes are fadeless under all circumstances. We endure everything without weakening. Our love never fails - it never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end. We purposely and consciously walk in the agape love of God. We are confessing that our lives and our family's lives lovingly express truth in all things that we speak truly, deal truly, and live truly. We are enfolded in love and have grown up in every way and in all things. We esteem and delight in one another, forgiving one another readily and freely as God in Christ has forgiven us. We are imitators of God and copy His example as well-beloved children imitate their father. Thank You, Father, that our marriage grows stronger each day because it is founded on Your Word and on Your kind of love. We give You the praise for it all, Father, in the name of Jesus. Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (AMP) 1 Corinthians 14:1 Ephesians 4:15,32 Ephesians 5:1,2
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession of Favor In the Name of Jesus, I am the righteousness of God. Therefore, I am entitled to covenant kindness and covenant favor. The favor of God is among the righteous. The favor of God surrounds the righteous. Therefore, it surrounds me everywhere I go and in everything I do. I expect the favor of God to be in full manifestation in my life. Never again will I be without the favor of God. It rests richly upon me. It profusely abounds in me. I am a part of the generation that is experiencing God's favor immeasurably, limitlessly, and surpassingly. Therefore, favor produces supernatural increase, promotion, restoration, honor, increased assets, greater victories, recognition, prominence, preferential treatment, petitions granted, policies and rules changed, and battles won in which I do not have to fight. The favor of God is on me and goes before. Therefore, my life will never be the same. This is the time of God's favor in my life. That is the favor of God. In Jesus' name, Amen. Scripture References: II Corinthians 9:8 Exodus 12:35-36 Genesis 39:21 Luke 2:52 Deuteronomy 33:23 Esther 8:5 Esther 5:8 Psalms 44:3 Psalms 102:13
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
CONFESSION FOR PASTOR FATHER GOD, WE THANK YOU THAT PASTOR ____________ IS FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND REVELATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF YOU. HE IS FULFILLING YOUR PERFECT PURPOSE AND PLAN FOR HIS LIFE. HE HEARS THE VOICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND THE VOICE OF A STRANGER HE'LL NOT FOLLOW. WE PRAY THAT THE SPIRIT OF WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE, COUNSEL, MIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING WILL GUIDE HIM IN EVERY MEETING, ACTIVITY AND CONVERSATION HE ENGAGES IN. WE THANK YOU THAT HE GIVES HIMSELF CONTINUALLY TO PRAYER, AND TO THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD. WE THANK YOU THAT HE IS PROTECTED FROM ALL HURT, HARM, DANGER AND ACCIDENT. HE IS THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD AND IN COVENANT WITH JEHOVAH GOD, THEREFORE SICKNESS AND DISEASE, POVERTY AND LACK, AND FEAR AND OPPRESSION HAVE NO POWER OVER HIM. HE WALKS IN DIVINE HEALTH AND IS PHYSICALLY FIT. HIS SOUL PROSPERS BECAUSE HE MEDITATES IN GOD'S WORD DAY AND NIGHT. HE ENJOYS HIS FREE TIME WITHOUT INTERRUPTION AND IS REFRESHED AND RESTED FOR EVERY DAY'S WORK, FOR HIS YOUTH IS RENEWED LIKE THE EAGLES. NO WEAPON THAT IS FORMED AGAINST HIM SHALL PROSPER AND EVERY LYING TONGUE RISEN AGAINST HIM SHALL BE SILENCED. EVERY BUSINESS DEAL WORKS TO HIS FAVOR AND ADVANTAGE, AND YOUR BLESSINGS OVERTAKE HIM BECAUSE HE HEARKENS DILIGENTLY UNTO THE VOICE OF THE LORD HIS GOD. WE CANCEL EVERY ATTACK OF THE WICKED ONE TO BRING DECEPTION, DISTRACTIONS, HINDRANCES AND TEMPTATIONS INTO HIS LIFE. DEVIL, YOU ARE BOUND AND HAVE NO AUTHORITY OVER OUR PASTOR, HIS FAMILY OR HIS POSSESSIONS. WE COVER PASTOR __________ WITH THE BLOOD OF JESUS, AND RELEASE THE ANGELS OF GOD TO MINISTER FOR HIM AND BRING HIM INTO GOD'S BEST EVERY DAY OF HIS LIFE. FATHER, WE THANK YOU THAT YOU HAVE OPENED DOORS OF UTTERANCE FOR HIM TO PROCLAIM BOLDLY THE GOSPEL WITH SIGNS FOLLOWING. HE IS TEACHING BELIEVERS HOW TO LIVE INDEPENDENT OF THIS WORLD SYSTEM AND HAVE DOMINION OVER IT. HE HAS CLARITY OF VISION, UNIMPEDED BY UNGODLY SOURCES OR INPUT. HE IS ALWAYS IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME WITH THE RIGHT INFORMATION AND THE RIGHT UNDERSTANDING. ALL HIDDEN THINGS OF DARKNESS ARE REVEALED TO HIM AND ARE MADE MANIFEST BY THE LIGHT. THE ANOINTING OF INCREASE IS UPON HIS LIFE AND WHATSOEVER HE DOES PROSPERS. WE THANK YOU THAT HIS FAMILY IS OF ONE HEART AND IN ONE ACCORD, AND ARE ENJOYING THE DAYS OF HEAVEN UPON THE EARTH. HIS SEED IS MIGHTY UPON THE EARTH AND BLESSED, AND WEALTH AND RICHES ARE IN HIS HOUSE. HE FELLOWSHIPS WITH LEADERS OF LIKE PRECIOUS FAITH AND HAS SET A NEW STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST. IN JESUS' NAME, AMEN. Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession for a Healthy Lifestyle I commit to live a healthy lifestyle this day. I prepare healthy foods for my family and myself. I treat my body well and don't misuse it. My body is the temple of the Holy Ghost. Therefore, I come out from among foods that deplete my body of essential nutrients. I separate myself unto God and I eat that which is good, healthy, and nutritional and that will provide the building blocks to restore my body and bring me to the state of optimum health. I exercise regularly and my body is strong and limber, has excellent muscle tone and endurance. I have entered into God's rest and have ceased from my own works. My life is balanced according to God's perfect plan for me. I get sufficient rest, sleep, and recreation to rejuvenate myself regularly so that I begin each week refreshed and ready for Kingdom building. I keep my body under and do not allow my flesh to control me. I cancel all destructive cravings for food and substances that threaten my health and well being. I speak to all junk food that comes into my presence. I decree that you have no power to control my desires or my appetite. I am free from bondage to unhealthy food products. I draw from the wisdom of God to direct me to prepare and shop for healthy foods and to manage my time properly so I don't fall back into bad eating habits. I command my body to obey me and my mind to focus on the image of health. I see myself with a daily regimen and lifestyle that positions me for a high level of anointing and productivity to fulfill the dream and vision God has placed in my heart. I walk in the spirit and do not fulfill the lusts of the flesh. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession for the United States of America Father, we thank you that this nation is blessed because our God is the Lord and we are the people you have chosen for your inheritance. Thank you that the righteous are in authority and the people rejoice. We call for a crop failure of all bad seed sown into this nation, and we call for a bumper crop of all good seed sown into this nation. We release the truth into every realm of life in this nation that men may say, "Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people." In Jesus' name, Amen.
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession for the Unsaved Spouse Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You that the love of God has been poured into my heart by the Holy Spirit Who has been given to me. The love of and for you, Father, has been perfected and completed in me. Father, I am Your child, and I commit to walk in the God-kind of love. Since You love me, I know that You love (my spouse) also, for we are one in Your love. Father, we all have sinned and come short of your glory. Therefore, I confess and acknowledge my sins to You and ask for Your forgiveness. Cleanse me from all unrighteousness, in the Name of Jesus. I NOW freely and fully forgive (my spouse) and place (my spouse) in Your care, because of Your forgiving love. I cast all hurts, criticisms, condemnations, judgments, unforgiveness, and fears on Jesus Christ to be healed, cleansed and made whole - for both of us. I consider (my spouse) in our marital relationship. I realize that we are one, and joint-heirs to the throne with Jesus, spiritually; so that our prayers will not be hindered. Father, in the Name of Jesus, I NOW rebuke, bind, and curse all satanic attacks assigned against us; and they dry up and die - as the fig tree. I plead the blood of Jesus over (my spouse), over myself, and over our home, in Jesus' Name. As for me and my house we shall serve the Lord! Our house shall be called a "House of Prayer". Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Scripture References: Romans 5:5 I John 2:5 I John 4:18 I Peter 5:7 I Peter 3:7 Mark 11:14 Joshua 1:8 Matthew 21:13
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession for Today Father God, I pray over every meeting, conversation and activity I engage in today. I pray that all my steps be ordered by you, that my heart and my mind always respond in obedience to your directions. I pray that I choose the way of righteousness when faced with many paths of judgment, that I will always fulfill your priorities and never allow my flesh to dictate my actions or attitudes. This day, I do all things to the glory of God and I am fruitful in every good work.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Daily Spiritual Warfare Confession To Build Up Your Inner Man Father God, this day I release words of faith into the earth, spiritual seed that bring both a spiritual harvest, and a natural, physical manifestation into my life. I have no cares for I cast the whole of my cares over on Jesus, for He cares for me. I have no heavy burdens because I've taken Jesus' yoke which is easy and His burden which is light. I will not allow my soul to be cast down for I put my hope and trust in God. I am above only and not beneath. I am the head and not the tail. I'm blessed coming in and blessed going out. I am one spirit with God and I abide in Him always. I have the mind of Jesus Christ and the wisdom of God flows in me and through me. My body is the temple of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, for the fullness of God dwells in me. I tread upon serpents and scorpions and I exercise righteous authority over all the power of the enemy. Nothing shall by any means hurt me. I am skilled in the word of righteousness and I call things that be not as though they were. I will not fear what man or spirit can do unto me because no weapon formed against me shall prosper. Any tongue that rises against me in judgment shall be condemned. The blood of the Lord Jesus Christ covers my spirit, soul and body, and has sanctified me and separated me from the world, the flesh and the devil. I not only have my senses exercised to discern both good and evil, but I aggressively come against the kingdom of darkness and spoil every plot and scheme satan has waged against me and those around me. I am more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. I take my shield of faith and quench satan's every fiery dart. I will not be distracted from doing the will of God, and I will not stray to the left hand or to the right. I have sound judgment and discretion and I refuse to be deceived by satan in any way. My mind is sharp and my spirit is keenly sensitive to disturbances in the spirit realm. I watch and pray and prevent evil from taking place because the Holy Spirit shows me things to come. I am equipped with spiritual armor and weaponry and I am never caught off guard by the wicked one. I sow fruits of righteousness and will never back down from the truth. I am bold as a lion and I refuse to be intimidated by the enemy. All things are mine and I exercise dominion over the earth. I reign in life by Jesus Christ through grace and righteousness. My love weapon casts out fear and I aggressively love others unconditionally. For love never fails! All of my days are filled with abundance and prosperity because Jesus is Lord over all. I choose to be a vessel through which His will can be done in the earth. In Jesus' Name, Amen! Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Faith Confession In the name of Jesus, I am a believer. I believe God's Word. I am what the Word says I am. I have what the Word says I have. I can do what the Word says I can do. In Jesus' name, I render ineffective every negative word I have spoken, every negative thing I have thought, every word and thought that has been contrary to the truth of God's Word. From this moment forward, I will acknowledge only the good things that are in me in Christ Jesus. I am saying it now: out of the good treasure of my heart, only good things will come to pass. I am the righteousness of God, a new creation, an heir of God, and a joint-heir with Jesus. I have been delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the Kingdom of God's Dear Son. I have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb - redeemed from the curse of the Law; redeemed from sickness and disease, poverty and death. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I am more than a conqueror. He never leaves me nor forsakes me. Since the Greater One dwells within me, I can overcome every situation. The faith of God resides within me, and through it I have the victory that overcomes the world. I thank you, Father, that I can have all these things. I believe it in my heart. I have released it with my mouth. So be it. It will surely come to pass, in Jesus' name, Amen!
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Financial Confessio n Father, in the Name of Jesus I confess Your will over my finances this day, that I have given the tithes of my increase and I claim the windows of heaven blessings for my life. Thank You Father, my mind is alert and I hear Your voice and the voice of the stranger I will not follow. Thank You, I receive now doors of opportunity open for me and my family. Father, I have given to the poor, therefore, I will never lack. I will always have all sufficiency in all things as you are raising up others to use their power, their ability and their influence to help me. I expect daily, Father, for the Spirit of God to speak to men and women concerning giving to me, and in the name of Jesus those to whom the Spirit of God has designated are free to obey and give to me good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. In Jesus' Name, I believe every need is met with heaven's best. I have given for the support of the work of God and those who teach His Word. You promised that You would supply all my need according to your riches in glory by Christ Jesus. So, I thank You Father, I live the best and enjoy the best in every area of my life. Father, Your Word said I can decree a thing because of my covenant vow with You for the kingdom of God in the earth. Now this is my decree (whatever that particular decree is) and I thank You for wisdom and insight to bring it to pass. You give me and my family richly all things to enjoy. Now, satan, I bind your activity in my life and I loose the angels, the ministering spirits of God to minister for me and bring in the necessary finances so that I may continue to finance the kingdom of God. Father, Your Word declares that my giving increases the fruits of my righteousness. I thank You Father, I have the abundance of peace, the abundance of joy, the abundance of patience, the abundance of temperance and the abundance of goodness. The maximum return on my giving is mine because I give to promote the Name of Jesus and the gospel in the earth. In Jesus' name, Amen. What happens when I confess the Word? • • •
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Causes faith to come Stops satanic hindrances Angels get their assignment from the Word of God (Angels are assigned to assist in the will of God to come to pass in my life) Conditions my spirit to produce
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Harmoni ous Marriage Father, in the Name of Jesus, it is written in Your Word that Your love is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost Who is given to us. Because You are in us, we acknowledge that love reigns supreme. We believe that love is displayed in full expression enfolding and knitting us together in truth, making us perfect for every good work to do Your will, working in us that which is pleasing in Your sight. We live and conduct our marriage and ourselves honorably and becomingly. We esteem it as precious, worthy, and of great price. We commit ourselves to live in mutual harmony and accord with one another delighting in each other, being of the same mind and united in spirit. Father, we believe and say that we are gentle, compassionate, courteous, tenderhearted, and humble-minded. We seek peace, and it keeps our hearts in quietness and assurance. Because we follow after love and dwell in peace, our prayers are not hindered in any way, in the Name of Jesus. We are heirs together of the grace of God. Our marriage grows stronger day by day in the bond of unity because it is founded on Your Word and rooted and grounded in Your love. We decree this day, we have a marriage made in heaven! Father, we thank You for the performance of it, in Jesus' Name. Scripture References: Romans 5:5 Philippians 1:9 Colossians 3:14 Colossians 1:10 Philippians 2:13 Philippians 2:2 Ephesians 4:32 Isaiah 32:17 Philippians 4:7 1 Peter 3:7 Ephesians 3:17,18 Jeremiah 1:12
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
To Walk in God's Wisdom and his Perfect Will Healing For Damaged Emotions Father, in the Name of Jesus, I come boldly to Your throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace to help in this time need. I admit I have felt shame and emotional hurt. I confess my transgression to You [continually unfolding the past till all is told]. You are faithful and just to forgive me and cleanse me of all unrighteousness. You are my hiding place and You, Lord, preserve me from trouble. You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. I have chosen life and according to Your Word You saw me while I was being formed in Mother's womb and on the authority of Your Word I was wonderfully made. Now, I am Your handiwork, recreated in Christ Jesus. Father, You have delivered me from the spirit of fear and I shall not be ashamed. Neither shall I be confounded and depressed. You gave me beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness that I might be a tree of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that You might be glorified. I speak out in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, offering praise with my voice and making melody with all my heart to the Lord. Just as David did in 1 Samuel 30:6, I encourage myself in the Lord. I believe in God Who raised Jesus from the dead, Who was betrayed and put to death because of my misdeeds and was raised to secure my acquittal, absolving me from all guilt before God. Father, You anointed Jesus and sent Him to bind up and heal my broken heart, and liberate me from the shame of my youth and the imperfections of my caretakers. In the Name of Jesus, I choose to forgive all those who have wronged me in any way. You will not leave me without support as I complete the forgiveness process. I take comfort and I am encouraged and confidently say, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm. What can man do to me?" My spirit is the candle of the Lord searching all the innermost parts of my being and the Holy Spirit leads me into all truth. When reality exposes shame and emotional pain, I remember that the sufferings of this present time are not worth being compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to me and in me and for me and conferred on me! The chastisement needful to obtain my peace and well being was upon Jesus, and with the stripes that wounded Him I was healed and made whole. As Your child, Father, I have a joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. This hope will never disappoint, delude or shame me, for God's love has been poured out in my heart through the Holy Spirit Who has been given to me. In His Name I pray, amen. Scripture References: Psalm 32:5-7 AMP Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 5:19 Romans 8:18
1 John 1:9 2 Timothy 1:7 Isaiah 61:1 Isaiah 53:5b
Deuteronomy 30:19 Isaiah 54:4 Mark 11:25 Romans 5:3-5
Psalm 139 Isaiah 61:3 Hebrews 13:5,6
Romans 4:24,25 John 16:13 Proverbs 20:27
Confession taken from pages 113-115 of Prayers that Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
Health and Healing Father, in the Name of Jesus, I confess Your Word concerning healing. As I do this, I believe and say that Your Word will not return to You void, but will accomplish what it says it will. Therefore, I believe in the Name of Jesus that I am healed, according to 1 Peter 2:24. It is written in Your word that Jesus himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses. Therefore, with great boldness and confidence I say on the authority of that written Word that I am redeemed from the curse of sickness, and I refuse to tolerate its symptoms. Satan, I speak to you in the Name of Jesus and say that your principalities, powers, your spirits who rule the present darkness, and your spiritual wickedness in heavenly places are bound from operating against me in any way. I am the property of Almighty God, and I give you no place in me. I dwell in the secret place of the Most High God. I abide, remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty, whose power no foe can withstand. Now, Father, because I reverence and worship You, I have the assurance of Your word that the angel of the Lord encamps around about me and delivers me from every evil work. No evil shall befall me, no plague or calamity shall come near my dwelling. I confess the Word of God abides in me and delivers to me perfect soundness of mind and wholeness in body and spirit from the deepest parts of my nature in my immortal spirit even to the joints and marrow of my bones. That Word is medication and life to my flesh for the law of the Spirit of life operates in me and makes me free from the law of sin and death. I have on the whole armor of God, and the shield of faith protects me from all the fiery darts of the wicked. Jesus is the High Priest of my confession, and I hold fast to my confession of faith in Your Word. I stand immovable and fixed in full assurance that I have health and healing now in the Name of Jesus. Amen. Once this has been prayed, thank the Father that Satan is bound and continue to confess this healing and thank God for it. Scripture References: Isaiah 55:11 2 Corinthians 10:4 Proverbs 4:22
1 Peter 2:24 Psalm 91:1 Romans 8:2
Matthew 8:17 Galatians 3:13 James 4:7 Ephesians 6:12 Psalm 91:10 Psalm 34:72 Timothy 1:7 Hebrews 4:12,14 Psalm 112:7 Ephesians 6:11,16
Confession taken from pages 113-115 of Prayers that Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
Letting Go of the Past Father, I realize my helplessness in saving myself, and I glory in what Christ Jesus has done for me. I let go - put aside all past sources of my confidence - counting them worth less than nothing, in order that I may experience Christ and become one with Him. Lord, I have received Your Son, and He has given me the authority (power, privilege, and right) to become Your child. I unfold my past and put into proper perspective those things that are behind. I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, Who loved me and gave Himself for me. I trust in You, Lord, with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding. In all my ways I acknowledge You, and You will make my paths straight. I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. So, whatever it takes, I will be one who lives in the fresh newness of life of those who are alive from the dead. I am bringing all my energies to bear on this one thing: regardless of my past I look forward to what lies ahead. I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which You are calling me up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for me. In His name I pray, amen. Scripture References: Philippians 3:7-9 (TLB) John 1:12 (AMP) Psalm 32:5 (AMP) Philippians 3:13 Galatians 2:20 (NIV) Proverbs 3:5,6 (NIV) Philippians 3:10,11 (NIV) Romans 6:4 Philippians 3:12-14 (TLB)
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Overcoming Infidelity Father, I thank you that You hear my prayer, for I come in the Name of Jesus and on the authority of Your Word. I come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace to help in my time of need. I take my place - standing in the gap - against the devil and his demons until the salvation and deliverance of God is manifested in my marriage and life. Father, I forgive all of those individuals who I may be holding in unforgiveness. I forgive them for their sins and any wrong they may have done toward me and I stand firm knowing that the Holy Spirit will convict and convince them of sin, righteousness and judgment. I am sane, sober-minded, temperate, and disciplined. I love my husband and my family and I confine myself to them. I am self-controlled, chaste, good-natured, and kindhearted, adapting and subordinating myself to my husband, that the Word of God may not be exposed to reproach blasphemed or discredited. In a similar way, I confess that my husband is self-restrained, prudent and he takes life seriously. He drinks waters out of his own cistern [of a pure marriage relationship], and fresh running waters out of his own well - lest his offsprings be dispersed abroad as waterbrooks in the street. He confines himself to his own wife, and their children will be for them alone and not the children of strangers with them. His fountain of human life is blessed with the rewards of fidelity, and he rejoices with the wife of his youth. He lets his wife be to him as the loving hind and pleasant doe [tender, gentle, and attractive]. He lets her bosom satisfy him at all times; and he is transported with the delight in her love. My husband submits himself to Christ, Who is the head of the man. My husband is my head and we are subject one to the other out of reverence for Christ. Thank you, Father, for hearing my prayer on behalf of my marriage. I know that You watch over Your Word to perform it, in Jesus' Name. Amen. Scripture References: Titus 2:4-6 Proverbs 5:15-19 Hebrews 9:14 1 Corinthians 11:3 Ephesians 5:21 Jeremiah 1:12
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Prayer for Husbands to Confess Father, in the Name of Jesus, I take Your Word and confess this day that I hearken to Your wisdom. My wife and I dwell securely in confident trust, and we are without fear or dread of evil. I make my ears attentive to skillful and godly wisdom, inclining and directing my heart and mind to understanding. I apply all of my power to the quest of wisdom and understanding. I let not mercy, kindness and truth forsake me. I bind them about my neck and write them on the tablet of my heart. I prize the wisdom of God highly and exalt her. She will exalt and promote me, bringing me honor because I embrace her. For You, Lord, are my confidence, firm and strong, and You keep my foot from being caught in a trap or hidden danger. Where I go, the Word of God shall lead me. When I sleep, it shall keep me. When I awaken, it shall talk to me. Therefore, I will speak excellent and princely things, and the opening of my lips shall be for right things. All the words of my mouth are righteous - upright and in right standing with God - and there is nothing contrary to truth or crooked in them. I live considerately with my wife, with an intelligent recognition of our marriage relationship. I honor my wife as physically the weaker. However, I realize that we are joint-heirs to the throne with Jesus spiritually. I do this in order that our prayers will not be hindered or cut off. I confess that my wife and I are of one and the same mind, united in spirit, compassionate and courteous, tenderhearted and humble minded. I believe for our welfare, happiness, and protection, because we love and respect each other. Father, thank You that we are a couple of good report, that we are successful in everything we set our hands to. We are uncompromisingly righteous. We capture human lives for You as fishers of men. As we do this, we are confident that You are the Lord God Who teaches us to profit and leads us in the way we should go. We are abundantly supplied, with every need met, in the Name of Jesus. We have obtained the favor of the Lord, and the will of God is done in our lives and in our children's lives. Scripture References: Proverbs 1:33 Proverbs 3:3 Proverbs 3:26 Proverbs 8:6,8 Proverbs 11:30 Proverbs 2:2 Proverbs 4:8 Proverbs 6:22 1 Peter 3:7-9 Isaiah 48:17 Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
A Prayer for Protection f rom Psalm 91 Father, I praise You that I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and that I shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty [whose power no foe can withstand]. I will say of You, Lord, "the Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I confidently trust!" For then You will deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. Then You will cover me with Your feathers, and under Your wings shall I trust and find refuge. Your truth and Your faithfulness are a shield and a buckler to me. I shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at my side, and ten thousand at my right hand, but it shall not come nigh my dwelling. For You will give Your angels especial charge over me, to accompany, defend and preserve me in all my ways of obedience and service to You. Your angels shall bear me up on their hands, lest I dash my foot against a stone. I shall tread upon the lion and adder; the young lion and the serpent shall I trample underfoot. Because I have set my love upon You, therefore will You deliver me. You will set me on high, because I know and understand Your name. I have a personal knowledge of Your mercy, love and kindness. I trust and rely on You, knowing You will never forsake me, no, never. I shall call upon You, and You will answer me. You will be with me in trouble. You will deliver me and honor me. With long life will You satisfy me and show me Your salvation. (Psalm 91 - taken from the Amplified Bible)
Taken from pages 241-243 of Prayers That Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
Prayer for a Teenager Father, in the Name of Jesus, I affirm Your Word over my teenager. I commit him/her to you and delight myself also in You. I thank You that You deliver out of rebellion into right relationship with his/her parents. Father, the first commandment with a promise is to the child who obeys his parents in the Lord. You said that all will be well with him and he will live long on the earth. I affirm this promise on behalf of my child asking You to give him an obedient spirit that he may honor (esteem and value as precious) those in right authority over him. Father, forgive me for mistakes I made out of my own unresolved hurts or selfishness which may have caused him hurt. I release the anointing that is upon Jesus to bind up and heal our broken hearts. Give us the ability to understand and forgive one another as God for Christ's sake has forgiven us. Thank You for the Holy Spirit Who leads us into all truth and corrects erroneous perceptions about past or present situations. Thank You for teaching us to listen to each other and giving him an ear that hears admonition for then he will be called wise. I affirm that I will speak excellent and princely things and the opening of my lips shall be for right things. Father, I commit to train and teach him in the way that he is to go and when he is old he will not depart from sound doctrine and teaching, but will follow it all the days of his life. In the Name of Jesus, I command rebellion to be far from the heart of my teenager and confess that he is willing and obedient, free to enjoy the reward of Your promises. He shall be peaceful bringing peace to others. Father, according to Your Word we have been given the ministry of reconciliation and I release this ministry and the word of reconciliation into this family situation. I refuse to provoke or irritate or fret my child. I will not be hard on him lest he becomes discouraged, feeling inferior and frustrated. I will not break his spirit in the name of Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Father, I forgive my teenager for the wrongs which he has done and stand in the gap until he comes to his senses and escapes out of the snare of the enemy (rebellion). Thank You for watching over Your Word to perform it, turning and reconciling the heart of the rebellious child to the parents and the hearts of the parents to the child. Thank You for bringing my teenager back into a healthy relationship with You and with me that our lives might glorify You! In Jesus' Name, Amen. Scripture References: Psalm 55:12-14 Isaiah 61:1 Isaiah 1:19 Jeremiah 1:12
1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 37:4 John 14:6 Ephesians 6:1-3 John 16:13 Proverbs 15:31 Proverbs 13:1 Proverbs 8:6,7 Isaiah 54:13 2 Colossians 3:21 John 20:23 Ezekiel 22:30 Corinthians 5:18,19
1 John 1:9 Proverbs 22:6 Malachi 4:6
Taken from pages 241-243 of Prayers That Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc. Taken from pages 439-441 of Prayers That Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
Prayer for Prosperity Father, in the Name of your Son Jesus, I confess your Word over my finances this day. As I do this, I say it with my mouth and believe it in my heart and know that your word will not return to you void, but will accomplish what it says it will do. Therefore I believe, in the Name of Jesus, that every need is met according to Philippians 4:19. I believe that because I have given tithes and offerings to further your cause, Father, gifts will be given to me, good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will they pour into my bosom. For with the measure I deal out, it will be measured back to me. Father, you have delivered me out of the authority of darkness into the Kingdom of your dear Son. Father, I have taken my place as your child. I thank you that you have assumed your place as my Father and have made your home with me. You are taking care of me and even now you are enabling me to walk in love and in wisdom, and to walk in the fullness of fellowship with your Son Jesus. Satan, I bind you from my finances, according to Matthew 18:18, and loose you from your assignment against me, in the Name of Jesus. Father, I thank you that your ministering spirits (angels) are free to minister for me and bring in the necessary finances. Father, I confess you are a very present help in trouble, and you are more than enough. I confess, God, that you are able to make all grace - every favor and earthly blessing - come to me in abundance, so that I am always, and in all circumstances, furnished in abundance for every good work and charitable donation. Scripture References: Romans 10:9 Isaiah 55:11 Philippians 4:19 Luke 6:38 Colossians 1:13 Matthew 18:18 Hebrews 1:7 Psalm 104:4 Psalm 46:1 II Corinthians 9:8 (AMP)
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Prayer For Wives to Confess Father, in the Name of Jesus, I take Your Word and speak it out of my mouth and say that I have faith that I am a capable, intelligent, patient, and virtuous woman. I am far more precious than jewels. My value to my husband and family is far above rubies and pearls. The heart of my husband trusts in me confidently and relies on and believes in me completely, so that he has no lack of honest gain or need of dishonest spoil. Father, I will comfort, encourage, and do him only good as long as there is life within me. I gird myself with strength -- spiritual, mental, and physical fitness for my God-given task. I taste and see that my gain from work with and for God is good. My lamp goes not out. It burns on continually through the night of any trouble, privation, or sorrow, and it warns away fear, doubt, and distrust. I open my hand to the poor. I reach out my filled hands to the needy - whether in spirit, soul, or body. My husband is known as a success in everything he puts his hand to. Strength and dignity are my clothing, and my position in my household is strong. I am secure and at peace in knowing that my family is in readiness for the future. I open my mouth with skillful and Godly wisdom, and in my tongue is the law of kindness and love. I look well to how things go in my household. The bread of idleness, gossip, discontent, and self-pity I will not eat. My children rise up and call me blessed and happy. My husband boasts of and praises me, saying that I excel in all that I set my hand to. I am a woman who reverently and worshipfully loves You, Lord, and You shall give me the fruits of my hands. My works will praise me wherever I go, for Father, I confess that I am a submitted wife - simply because I want to be and I recognize Your authority. I thank You for my husband who is head over me, but who has given me (through the chain of command) the necessary power to do what Your Word says for me to do from Proverbs 31:10-31. I am as this woman is - a loving, successful, submitted wife - in the Name of Jesus. Scripture Reference: Proverbs 31:10-31 (AMP)
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
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I am a new creature predestined for greatness. (II Corinthians 5:17) I am a child of God fully accepted by the Father. (John 1:12; Ephesians 1:6) God loves me regardless of how I perform and His love toward me never runs out. (Jeremiah 31:3) My conscience is purged from dead works; I am forgiven and will not be tormented by my past errors. (Hebrews 9:14) I am a giver and God is causing all grace and every favor to come to me in abundance. (II Corinthians 9:8) I have authority over the devil; demons are subject to me through the Name of Jesus. (Luke 10:17) Abundance is God's will for me and I will not settle for less. (John 10:10) I am healed; sickness does not have dominion over my body. (I Peter 2:24) God is on my side; I will not fear. (Psalm 118:6) The Holy Spirit is my Helper; I am never alone; I have the peace of God. (John 14:18; Philippians 4:7) I am blessed with all spiritual blessings; things are happening for my good even as I speak. (Ephesians 1:3) What I see now is only temporary and subject to change. (II Corinthians 4:18) I have the wisdom of God; I hear the Father's voice and the voice of a stranger I will not follow. (John 10:3-5) I am set in the Body of Christ and I know that I am valuable and significant to the work of God and His plan in the earth. (I Corinthians 12:20-25; Ephesians 4:11,12) I choose not to be offended and I am delivered out of all afflictions and persecutions. (Matthew 5:10-12)
Thank you, Father, I am free from every evil plot and scheme of the enemy. I praise You that the joy of the Lord is my strength and stronghold. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Taken from pages 241-243 of Prayers That Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
Salvation for Unsaved Loved Ones Father, in the Name of Jesus, we come before You in prayer and faith believing that all things are possible with You. We believe Your Word and You watch over Your Word to perform it. You wish above all things that all men should be saved. Therefore, Father, we bring (our unsaved loved ones) before You to be saved, NOW! You said that we can have whatsoever we say. We say, in the Name of Jesus, (our loved ones) are saved, NOW! Salvation has come to (our loved ones') house, NOW! In Jesus' Name! Spirit-filled laborers cross their paths, NOW!...presenting the clear, concise, gospel to (our loved ones) that they will not be able to resist. Satan, in the Name of Jesus, we bind your blinding spirit of antichrist and loose you from your assignment against (our loved ones) who have the opportunity to make Jesus Lord of their lives. Now, Father, we release the angels to do spiritual warfare on (our loved ones) behalf -- bringing full repentance, in Jesus' Name. We praise You now, Father, for this is so, in Jesus' Name. Amen! Amen! Scripture References: Luke 19:10 Matthew 18:18 II Timothy 2:26 II Peter 3:9 Mark 11:23 Luke 10:2 Psalm 34:7 Isaiah 63:9 Romans 2:4
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
To Walk in God's Wisdom and his Perfect Will Father, I thank you that the communication of my faith becomes effectual by acknowledging every good thing, which is in me in Christ Jesus. I hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. I hear my Father's voice, and the voice of a stranger I will not follow. Father, I believe in my heart and say with my mouth that this day the will of God is done in my life. I walk in a manner worthy of You Lord, fully pleasing to You and desiring to please You in all things, bearing fruit in every good work. Jesus has been made unto me wisdom. I single-mindedly walk in that wisdom expecting to know what to do in every situation and to be on top of every circumstance! I roll my works upon You, Lord, and You make my thoughts agreeable to Your will, and so my plans are established and succeed. You direct my steps and make them sure. I understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is for I am not vague, thoughtless, or foolish. I stand firm and mature in spiritual growth, convinced and fully assured in everything willed by God. Father, You have destined and appointed me to come progressively to know Your will - that is to perceive, to recognize more strongly and clearly, and to become better and more intimately acquainted with Your will. I thank you, Father, for the Holy Spirit Who abides permanently in me and Who guides me into all the Truth - the whole, full Truth - and speaks whatever He hears from the Father and announces and declares to me the things that are to come. I have the mind of Christ and hold the thoughts, feelings, and purposes of His heart. So, Father, I have entered into that blessed rest by adhering, trusting, and relying on You in the Name of Jesus. Hallelujah! Amen. Scripture References Philemon 6 John 10:27 John 10:5 Colossians 1:9,10 (AMP) 1 Corinthians 1:30 James 1:5-8 Proverbs 16:3,9 (AMP) Ephesians 5:17 (AMP) Colossians 4:12 (AMP) Acts 22:14 1 John 2:20,27 1 Corinthians 2:16 (AMP) Hebrews 4:10 John 16:13 (AMP) Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Victorious Confessions for the Virtuous Woman Father, I thank You that I am renewed in the spirit of my mind as I wait only upon You; for my hope and expectation are from You. I daily receive the manifestation of Your Word in my life and I thank You Father that You have begun a good work in me, and You will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. I am a capable, intelligent, virtuous woman. I live the overcoming life. I live in daily expectation of abundance for my life. Every need in my life is met. I have a sound mind. I live a long life because I am redeemed from the curse of the law. I walk in divine health and healing is my covenant right. I am redeemed from the curse of the law; because I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and abide under the shadow of the Almighty, "No plague comes nigh my dwelling." The devourer is rebuked off of my life and all that concerns me; he shall not destroy the fruit (children) of my ground, neither shall my vine cast its fruit before its appointed time, says the Lord of hosts. He redeems my life from destruction; I overcome with my faith. My mind is alert; my body is strong all the days of my life. I live a life of purpose and fulfillment; I am a blessing to the kingdom of God. In Jesus' Name, Amen!
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
To Walk in Forgiveness Father, in the Name of Jesus, I make a fresh commitment to You to live in peace and harmony, not only with the other brothers and sisters of the Body of Christ, but also with my friends, associates, neighbors, and family. I let go of all bitterness, resentment, envying, strife, and unkindness in any form. I give no place to the devil in Jesus' Name. Now Father, I ask Your forgiveness. By faith, I receive it, having assurance that I am cleansed from all unrighteousness through Jesus Christ. I ask You to forgive and release all who have wronged and hurt me. I forgive and release them. Deal with them in your mercy and lovingkindness. From this moment on, I purpose to walk in love, to seek peace, to live in agreement, and to conduct myself toward others in a manner that is pleasing to You. I know that I have right standing with you and Your ears are attentive to my prayers. It is written in Your Word that the love of God has been poured forth into my heart by the Holy Ghost Who is given to me. I believe that love flows forth into the lives of everyone I know, that I may be filled with and abound in the fruits of righteousness which bring glory and honor unto You, Lord, in Jesus' Name. So be it! Amen. Scripture References: Romans 12:16-18 Romans 12:10 Philippians 2:2 Ephesians 4:31 Ephesians 4:27 Psalm 91:11 Mark 11:25 Ephesians 4:32 1 Peter 3:8,11,12 Colossians 1:10 Romans 5:5 Philippians 1:9,11
Confession taken from pages 46-47 of Prayers that Avail Much Commemorative Gift Edition, © 1997 by Word Ministries, Inc.
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I am reigning in life by Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17) I am not looking at the things that are seen, but at the things which are not seen (II Corinthians 4:18) I am walking by faith and not by sight (II Corinthians 5:7) I am casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God (II Corinthians 10:5) I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (II Corinthians 5:21) I am rooted and grounded in love, because Christ dwells within me (Ephesians 3:17) I am the workmanship of God, created in Christ Jesus for good works (Ephesians 2:10) I am a partaker of God's divine nature (II Peter 1:4) I am prosperous and in good health, because my soul prospers (III John 2) I am being transformed by the renewing of my mind to prove the perfect will of God (Romans 12:2) I am healed by the stripes of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:24) I am more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ (Romans 8:37) I am the salt of the earth, and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13a, 14a) I am complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10) I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might (Ephesians 6:10) I am taking the shield of faith and quenching all of the fiery darts of the enemy (Ephesians 6:16) I am praying my desires and receiving them (Mark 11:24) I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water and everything that I do prospers (Psalm 1:3) I am a temple of the Holy Ghost (I Corinthians 6:19) I am given exceeding great and precious promises, and by them I partake of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust (II Peter 1:4) I am led by the spirit of God; therefore, I am a son of God (Romans 8:14) I am not walking after the flesh, but after the Spirit (Romans 8:1) I am receiving all of my needs met according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19) I am casting all of my cares upon Him, because I know He cares for me (I Peter 5:7) I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3) I am blessed when I come in, and blessed when I go out (Deuteronomy 28:6) I am an heir of God and a joint-heir with Jesus Christ (Romans 8:17) I am increasing and abounding in love (I Thessalonians 3:12) I am being made perfect in every good work to do God's will (Hebrews 13:21) I am showing forth the praise of God (Psalms 51:15)
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Wisdom and Guidance The spirit of truth abides in me and teaches me all things. He guides me into all truth. Therefore, I confess I have perfect knowledge of every situation and every circumstance I come up against. For I have the wisdom of God. (John 16:13; James 1:5) I trust in the Lord with all my heart, and I lean not to my own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) In all my ways I acknowledge Him and He directs my path. (Proverbs 3:6) The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me. (Psalms 138:8) I let the word of Christ dwell in me richly in all wisdom. (Colossians 3:16) I do follow the Good Shepherd. I know His voice and the voice of a stranger I will not follow. (John 10:4,5) Jesus is made unto me wisdom, righteousness, sanctification and redemption. Therefore, I confess I have the wisdom of God, and I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. (I Corinthians 1:30; II Corinthians 5:21) I am filled with the knowledge of the Lord's will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. (Colossians 1:9) I am a new creation in Christ. I am His workmanship created in Christ Jesus. Therefore, I have the mind of Christ and the wisdom of God is formed within me. (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10; I Corinthians 2:16) I receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of my understanding being enlightened. I am not conformed to this world, but I am transformed by the renewing of my mind. My mind is renewed by the word of God. (Ephesians 1:17,18; Romans 12:2)
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession - The Words of My Mouth Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank you that I am a new creation in Christ Jesus, and because I am a new creature, I will speak of excellent things, and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; and there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are plain to him that understandeth and right to them that find knowledge. My lips feed many because I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. My tongue is as choice silver, and my mouth bringeth forth wisdom because I am the just. My lips know what is acceptable and my lips shall establish truth forever. I am a delight to the Lord, for I deal truly. My lips shall preserve me and I use knowledge aright because I am wise. Wisdom is found in my lips because I have understanding. I have a wholesome tongue and it is a tree of life. Pleasant words are always in my mouth, because they are as a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to my bones. My words are as deep waters and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook. God has given me wisdom and out of my mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. My mouth is a well of life. Death and life are in the power of my tongue, and I choose life. Therefore, I will not let any corrupt communication proceed out of my mouth. I will not speak evil of any man. My thoughts are right because I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report. I have been transformed by the renewing of my mind with the Word of God because I have the mind of Christ and the wisdom of God. I am an imitator of Jesus. Scripture References II Corinthians 5:17 Proverbs 10:11 Proverbs 8:6-9 Proverbs 18:21 Proverbs 10:21,22 Philippians 4:8 Titus 3:2
Proverbs 12:22 Proverbs 12:5 Proverbs 14:3 II Corinthians 5:21 Proverbs 18:4 Proverbs 10:31,32 Romans 12:2
Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Proverbs 15:4 I Corinthians 2:16 Proverbs 16:24 Ephesians 5:1 Ephesians 4:29 Proverbs 2:6
Debt-Free Confessio n We, the body of Believers of Covenant Church of Jesus Christ, declare we have been carved out for an end-time expression of El Shaddai, the God of abundance and no lack. We are taught how to live independent of this world system and how to have dominion over it, therefore, in Jesus’ name, we declare we are debt-free! The spirit of debt is destroyed over our lives and over this local church because of the anointing. We are the lender and not the borrower, the head and not the tail. We are blessed coming in and blessed going out. The Father daily loads us with benefits and causes His blessings to overtake us. Wealth and riches are in our house and we increase more and more. God has given us power to get wealth to establish His kingdom here in the earth and millions are now hearing the gospel and receiving Jesus as Lord. We are plenteous in goods, for God has given us richly all things to enjoy. The blessing of the Lord has made us rich, adding no sorrow with it. We are joint heirs with Jesus Christ and Abraham’s blessings belong to us. We are Holy Millionaires and we walk in God’s wisdom, exercising sound judgment and stewardship over this wealth. We sow bountifully, therefore, we reap bountifully. We give and it is given unto us good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over. We have the wealth of the wicked and we owe no man anything, but love! The devourer is rebuked for our sakes and he cannot destroy the fruits of our ground. All these promises are ours by faith and faith works by love, so we constantly walk in the light, in love, in the Word and the wicked one touches us not. Our hearts are fixed, trusting in the Lord. We hold fast to our confession of faith. We are "THE DEBT-FREE REDEEMED OF THE LORD" and we say so, in Jesus’ Name, Amen. Confession taken from Bill Winston Ministries © 2010 www.lwcc.org
Confession for Wives My husband is the undisputed head of our household and he leads us in godliness and with temperance (Ephesians 5:23, 1 Peter 5:6). I love, honor and respect him, and speak well of my husband to others. I also speak kindly to him for his edification (Proverbs 31:26). My husband is faithful and true to me. He has no need to go elsewhere, because I provide everything he needs and desires (Proverbs 5:18-19). I was created to be a suitable helpmate for my husband. Everything he needs is in me. He lacks no good thing (Proverb 31:12). My husband’s life is redeemed from destruction and no weapon formed against him prospers (Isaiah 54:17). He is a mighty man of valor and protects, provides and leads our family in the perfect will of God for our lives (Judges 6:12). God perfects those things that concern him (Psalms 138:8). My husband handles money wisely. He is careful to pay tithes and offerings and give firstfruits (Malachi 3:8-11; Romans 11:16). Because of this, the windows of heaven remain open over our lives. Because my husband is obedient to the Word of God, he shall live long and prosper all the day of his life (Proverbs 3:1-2). My husband provides abundantly for our family as a result of God providing abundantly for him (1 Timothy 5:8). My words have creative ability (Proverbs 18:21), and in the name of Jesus I have what I say. I release most holy faith to bring these things to pass in my life. God, Your Word says, “ Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…” (Psalms 107:2). I have been redeemed by faith in the blood of Jesus. Therefore I declare these things to be so now, and I receive them in Jesus’ name. Amen. Confession taken from The Successful Family by Creflo & Taffi Dollar © 2002