A KINGDOM MINDSET

Scriptural References: Daniel 1, 2&4, Ps. 31

(1Jn 2:15) Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him,

"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness
(right relationships with God and with man)and peace (wholeness & security spirit, soul and body)and joy (expression of the Spirit of God) in the Holy Ghost.(He is our source & flowing out of rivers of living waters) (Romans 14:17)

Daniel obeyed God and separated himself. Ask the Lord how to separate yourself from anything that is making you common or to fit in the world. You are in the world but not of it. Let the Holy Spirit assist you in revealing supernatural wisdom in this area. Don’t fret over evil doers around you.

Kingdom Mindedness: Knowledge of the Word of God is important, but insufficient by itself for effective living as a believer. This is because most believers lack a proper Kingdom mindset. Life in the Kingdom is really about returning to the governing authority of God in the earth and learning how to live and function in that authority. Part of understanding the Kingdom is learning how to use the keys/rules of the Kingdom.

Ask the Holy Spirit today to unlock whatever may be keeping you from stepping into a Kingdom mentality. full destiny for your life. Desire the expansion of His Kingdom--not yours or the churches'. Get in agreement with what is going in Heaven. Let Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. We do this when we worship.

From God's view, there are only two kingdoms. In one, you "follow Him" and obey His will and ways. In the other, there is only "worship of self," which is always in competition against God's ways, which are selfless

Pray--I will to will the will of God.

Are you living by Kingdom rules? Are you praying the kingdom way?

Father, I thank you, in Jesus name that we are seeking Your kingdom first and Your righteousness. We walk in love and forgiveness. We realize he task of building the Kingdom of God in this fallen world appears impossible. But, thank You Lord, that all things are possible with You. We separate ourselves from the world system and we walk in unity among all believers. We bring the Light of the kingdom to those in darkness. We set aside our personal desires and comforts and agree on one purpose: Your purpose. Thank You for setting us apart unto You. Amen.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS PEACE

Scripture References: Ps. 4, Ps. 16, (Rom 14:17) for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

"And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful" (Colossians 3:15)."And let, the peace of Christ, act as umpire in your hearts, unto which ye have been called in one body, and be thankful." (Rotherham) "And the shalom of the Meshiah guide your hearts..." (Aramaic) "For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us"

(Ephesians 2:14). "He, in fact, is our peace.." (Rotherham)

"Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless" (2 Peter 3:14)."And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile (bring back a former state of harmony) all things unto (Greek: into) himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven" (Colossians 1:20).

Let new joy, peace, and gladness arise. Declare you will sleep in peace and you fell safe in the Presence of God. Thank Him for securing the night and breaking open your morning with fresh insight. Live in peace.

Peace: a state of tranquility, an exemption from the rage and havoc of war, harmony, security, safety, prosperity, a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance, freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions, silence, calm, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God. Peace- Hebrew- Shalom, completeness, welfare, peace, safety, soundness (in body) health, prosperity, nothing missing, nothing broken.

Ask yourself, "Am I living in His peace in this moment?" Through His precious blood we now have peace. Why? Because IF we have been born from above, we too have been crucified, dead, buried, raised, and seated in heavenly places in union with Christ Jesus! We are in a place of rest, a place of peace, joy, and righteousness.

PASS THE OUTER COURT AND ENTER INTO THE INNER COURT. REST THERE IN THE HOLY PLACE. BE STILL AND KNOW I AM. THAT STILLNESS WILL THEN USHER YOU INTO THE HOLY OF HOLIES. IT IS THERE, IN THE DEEPEST PLACE OF ASCENSION, THAT HE LITERALLY BECOMES OUR PEACE.

Father, I thank You, in Jesus name for new found peace. I thank You that You are our peace. We are safe and secure in You. In You is quiet confidence and strength. I thank You that Peace is our guide and You Holy Spirit lead us and guide us into all truth. Father, I thank You that wisdom is my counselor; the Holy Spirit is my Consultant; Jesus Christ is my Advocate. God, EI Elyon, my only Judge has declared and I therefore establish that my officers are peace, my exactors righteousness, my walls salvation, and my gates praise (Genesis 47:27; Isaiah 60: 17-18). I am daily loaded with benefits (Psalm 68:19). I rest in You , Lord, the author and finisher of my faith. Amen.

You Are The House of Prayer 

I love the song, " Make Me a House of Prayer." But I began thinking about the finished work and I discovered, You are already a House of Prayer!

 Scripture References: Matt. 13, Micah 4 (Isa 56:7) Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people. (Mark 11:17) And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance; it is laying hold of His highest willingness. Many of our prayers remain ineffective because they became just long shopping lists. We need to be set free from laborious prayers that spring from obligation and duty. Jesus Christ is the Great Intercessor ever praying for us (Romans 8:16, Hebrews 7:25). He prays “FOR US” and that doesn’t just mean “in our behalf” (which is an awesome revelation in itself). Yes, Jesus prays “for us!” And that actually means in our stead! Therefore, our part in His ministry of intercession becomes bold and accurate – never grievous or strained (Mat.11:30). The force and direction of God’s prayer is where we want to connect our focus. We need to stop praying “TO” God and start praying “WITH” Him. We combine forces with God to revolutionize that which He desires. What is Jesus praying about? How does the Spirit pray? What is God’s desire? 

 Here are a few guidelines to help you focus on Him. 

1. Set aside some time 

2. Think about Him. Invite Him to draw near - and focus on your intent of drawing near to Him. 

3. Meditate on a Rhema word from God in scripture. 

4. Play anointed worship music. Sing to Him. Dance. Worship spontaneously. Set aside pretense and be real before Him. Take off the mask. Think about how wonderful He is and tell Him. 

5. Be quiet before Him. Invite Him to come. Press in towards Him - Spirit to Spirit. 

6. Breathe in His Presence. Enter His Rest. Open up to His Love. Cease striving, just rest. 

7. Write down what He tells you. Pray that back to Him. Declare that you are the house of prayer.

Declare that in the days ahead you will understand exactly what to pray and how. Thank the Lord of joy in the House of prayer. Father, I thank You, we live by the Spirit of the Lord in our everyday life. We know Jesus lived a life of prayer, and when He needed dedicated prayer time He would send crowds and, most likely, potential resources away so that He could be with You, Father. As a result He would not move, speak, or do anything that You did not ask Him to do. We endeavor to do that as well. Thank you that Holy Spirit prays through us. And the effective fervent prayer of the righteous avails much. Let it be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let Your Word have free course in our lives. I thank You for healing waters flowing in our city, county, state and nation. Your kingdom come, Your will be done in Jesus name.  Thank you Lord, I AM A HOUSE OF PRAYER.Amen.

Ministers of the New Covenant/Ministers of Reconciliation

Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

Hebrews 8:6 But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.

Ministry of reconciliation is a more excellent ministry which is:

1. Is a ministry without condemnation (Heb 5:1-2) (1Pe 3:18)

2. Is a ministry without prejudice (Gal 3:28) (Eph 4:4-6)

3. Is a ministry without retaliation (Mat 5:10-12)

4. Is a ministry without walls

5. Is a ministry without profanity(Isa 50:4) 6. Is a ministry without idolatry(2Ch 7:14)

Reconciled,” means “to change, exchange, reestablish, restore relationships, make things right, remove an enmity. Five times the word refers to God’s reconciling us to Himself through the life, death and Resurrection of His Son Jesus (Rom. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:18). In examining the word reconciled, we gain a rich understanding of what real ministry is all about. In your own words, explain how the following terms relate to the quality of ministry that Jesus Christ wants us to have.

1. Change
2. Reestablish relationships
3. Restore relationships
4. Make things right
5. Remove enmity
6. Keep unity

(Eph 4:3) endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.(Eph 4:13) And this until we all come into the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;

Father I thank You, in Jesus name, that Jesus prayed in John 17, “that we all may be one, as You, Father, and Jesus are one. And the glory which You gave Jesus You have given us, that we may be one just as You are (in complete unity), and that we may know that you have loved us as You have loved Jesus. So we strive (rest in You) as ministers of reconciliation to keep the unity of faith and reconcile the world to You. I thank You that: I operate in integrity and show favor to others. The ministry within me is blessed and favored of God to expand its outreach without hindrances of any kind. Because this ministry intercedes for and offers thanks to God on behalf of all those in authority, this ministry finds favor and spearheads the body of Christ in quietness, peace, godliness and honesty. The ministry within me is graced to speak God's Word in season to those who are weary and in need of a solution; I speak the truth in love. Thank you for giving us a spirit of understanding and wisdom. Amen.

KINGS AND PRIESTS

You will be for Me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. - EX 19:6

ISA 61:6 And you will be called priests of the Lord; you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast.

1PT 2:5 And you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house, to be a Holy Priesthood.

REV 1:6(KJV) And hath made us kings and priests unto God and His Father. REV 5:10(KJV) And hast made us unto our God kings and priests and we shall
reign on the earth.

Kings and priests unto Him: One of the ministries of priests is that they have a part in administering the Covenant blessings. Just as Jesus entered the Heavenly Holy of Holies, the one the earthly one was patterned after, and offered His blood upon its altar. So too we were blessed at the establishment of the New and Everlasting Covenant, the Word says that we were blessed with EVERY SPIRITUAL blessing in Christ Jesus (EPH 1:3). The power of life and death is in the tongue (PRO 18:21). In Luke 10:5 Jesus instructed His disciples to bless the houses they entered. We should have an image of each other in our hearts that is Word-Inspired and Word-Formed; we should be full of words of grace to pronounce over each other. Under the first Covenant they were blessed by Moses, under this One the Word says God himself blessed us. As priests who are to be pronounced of that blessing we are indeed ones whose tongues have the power of life. This is something we too often overlook, we should be conscious of the call of God upon our lives to speak the blessings of God over His people.

Let the Lord define your priestly service to Him. Ask Him to increase your faith. Let Him define your duty for the days ahead. Determine whether you are plowing, planting, watering or harvesting. However, the greatest duty of a priest is that of ministering to the Lord. He is worthy to be praised indeed. Since the only blood sacrifice of the New Covenant has been offered, the primary ministering to the Lord we will do as priests is to praise and worship Him in one accord.

Thank You, Father, in the name of Jesus, that You have qualified us as kings and priests unto You. You are faithful, and I thank You that You are no respecter of persons. We appropriate Your promises and stand on them. I thank You that You have made us ministers of reconciliation whether we stand behind a pulpit, on a street corner, in a business place or in a school. We have been rescued from the dominion of darkness, and placed into the kingdom of light. We rescue others and bring them into the fold and make disciples of all men. And as messengers/ ministers of reconciliation we do not shy away from the proclamation of the Glory of God’s Word. It is as Romans 1:16 says, the power of God for everyone’s salvation. As priests we are messengers of that salvation. We thank You as we reach the unity of the faith, we will see Your Glory in greater and greater manifestation. Amen.