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AUGUST 20, 2019

Blessings Consecration Partner,

We’ re in a collision of kingdoms, and it takes “intent” to bring things under and into the kingdom of God. Because of the collision of kingdoms, consecration is usually the first act of effective prayer.

The blessings of the kingdom of God cannot flow until we first bring things under the rule and jurisdiction of Jesus Christ. Prayerfully, we have spent the past few days coming into such “alignment” in preparation of our “new next level.”

The power of proclaiming

We enforce by proclaiming what is true over the subject at hand. For example, we proclaim our authority over our homes because we do have that authority, and we are requiring all things in the heavens and the earth to recognize and yield to that authority.

We are announcing to all kingdoms and powers that the authority of Jesus Christ is now in effect here! Proclaiming also causes your own spirit to rise up . Everything sort of stands at attention when you begin to proclaim the truth.

I read a post today that says:

WHEN WE PRAY “Our Father Who is in Heaven”

we understand we are no longer in the natural realm,

but we’ve crossed into that heavenly realm!!!

THIS IS SUCH A POWERFUL PERSPECTIVE!

Proclaiming and enforcing is the heart of what I call “commanding my morning”. It is a choice each morning to realign ourselves with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

It is important in understanding the collision of the kingdoms constantly going on all around us; and the need to be intentional about “remaining” in daily intimacy and union with the Father.

EM BOUNDS said – The entire man must pray. The whole man – life, heart, temper, mind are all in it. It takes a whole heart to do effectual praying!

I’m so excited 💃 Tomorrow, we start our consecration journey together …..Remember to check for daily blogs or voice messages.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

Blessings Consecration Partner,

I am so grateful for this opportunity to connect with you on a more personal and deeper level. I believe CONSECRATION is a new expression of order in the earth – a special time of focus on the presence of our Lord and Savior by praying, fasting, and giving. This triple trio is a dynamic force when simultaneously put into action.

Purification is a prerequisite to entering the presence of the Lord

Fasting and consecration allows us to crucify our flesh. It breaks chains spiritually. Times of fasting and purification are opportunities to know who and where you really are in relation to God. These are times for introspection, soul-searching, self-evaluation, and self-sacrifice to God. Fasting and consecration doesn’t change God, it changes us!

There are multitudes of application for consecration. However, this particular act of consecrating is the act of dedicating yourself, or your home, a relationship, a job, your sexuality, or whatever needs God’s Grace – deliberately and intentionally to Jesus, bringing it fully into His kingdom and under His rule. It seems so obvious now that we’ve stated it, but you would be surprised how often this vital step is overlooked (and then people wonder why their prayers don’t seem to be effective).

DEDICATE OURSELVES AFRESH TO GOD by renouncing every way wandered from Him. Present our lives, our gifting, and our calling completely to Jesus, to be filled again with his Spirit, to be His and His alone.

Think of consecration as “aligning” and “enforcing”. Aligning yourself, or the subject in question, with Jesus and all the laws of His kingdom, then enforcing His rule and those laws over the matter in question. The first steps, which we are now covering, are mostly the aligning part. But often the enforcing requires a bit more oomph – especially if you are having difficulties in a particular area – which brings me to the power of proclaiming on which I will share with you on tomorrow…….STAY TUNED

 

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AUGUST 18, 2019

Blessings Consecration Partner,

WELCOME to the 40 day Consecration Challenge and THANK YOU for joining me.

Consecration begins August 21^st – September 29^th. ROSH HASHANA The New Year will be commemorated on September 30^th.

Please spend time in prayer prior to Aug 21^st asking the Lord what it is He would have you to “lay aside” for these upcoming 40 days. It may be certain types of food, a behavior, or a habit. It maybe sweets, meats, junk food, selfishness, envy, negative talk, social media that you surrender or abstain from during this time of consecration . Do know that I am not suggesting that this 40 day consecration is to replace the Isaiah 58: 6-9 traditional fasting. Both have their place.

Feel free to invite another person along with you on this journey. It helps to have accountability. As iron sharpens iron, we will partner for the purpose of accountability and encouragement throughout this “time sensitive” period.

I will be blogging devotionals, or forwarding voicemail and/or videos Monday- Friday.

Saturdays and Sundays will be designated exclusively for your personal time with God.

The blogs will be posted from my website page bannisterministry.org

I also will be challenging you to respond to the “reflective questions” that will periodically be asked. All responses, inquiries, concerns, etc; will be addressed via email.

Please make sure to begin each day with prayer and the reading of the word. Also, read scriptures that are related to your specific area of surrender. Make sure to journal what you sense God is saying to you.

Don’t be too hard on yourself during the 40 days. A closer, deeper walk with God, not perfection is the goal. Therefore, seek Him will all your heart, surrender your will for His, and watch Him do the miraculous in your life.

I truly believe if this fast if followed faithfully and honestly, it will change your life.

I pray you will have an experience with God that exceeds all other encounters with Him, and that the benefits of your surrender are reaped for many generations to come. So without further ado, welcome to the 40 day Consecration!

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“Jacob…wrestled with {God} until the breaking of the day.” Genesis 32:24 Do you believe that some of your toughest battles will be with God? That’s because there’s a “Jacob nature” in each of us that resists the will of God, and it has to be dealt with. The same God who asked Jacob, “What is your name?” will ask you to identify yourself too. Remember the Lord never ask questions to find out the answer. He already knows the answer. He wanted Jacob to confess not just his name, but his character. He had to say My name is Jacob – the supplanter, the conniver, the schemer.  It wasn’t until brokenness, acknowledgement, and confession came. God has to reveal to us the power of our flesh before we can be delivered from it. So until you’re willing to do an honest evaluation and answer truthfully, your life can’t change for the better. God had to break Jacob by dislocating his hip; the thing he depended on. Jacob got his blessing at the same time he got his limp. Now, ask yourself, “Do I really want the blessing of God on my life?” Consider first these questions: (1) Am I willing to let go of what I want if it’s not God’s will for me? (2) Do I covet what others have instead of waiting for God’s provision for me? (3) Do I keep talking about my rights because I have not fully surrendered to the Lord? (4) Do I truly love others and think of them first? (5) Am I practicing the daily disciplines of prayer and studying the WORD? (6) Am I allowing God to handle my public relations instead of promoting myself? (7) Am I taking risks in obedience to Christ instead of giving in to fear and playing it safe? (8) Am I expressing joy in the midst of adversity and trusting God to reproduce the character of Jesus in me? Not only will your answers to these questions determine your discipleship, your direction, and your destiny – they will also determine your level of blessing..  

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Because you only flourish as you face challenges! After learning that I had been replaced for a speaking event that I had been preparing for weeks prior; I could have withdrawn and sulked, shut off the computer, stopped praying, fasting, studying and all the necessary pre-work in preparing to minister the Word of God. But I remained active in keeping all of those things alive and in motion. Never mind if the enemy is present, You just continue moving.  Your continuous moving is what serves him a “heel wrenched-crushing blow” signifying he is a liar, a defeated foe that cannot deter you! When you Trust God to steer your course..OMG!!!…can’t wait to later share with you my OMG outcome!!! Proverbs 16:9

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