A Message from Our Leader 
Bishop Jefferson reminds us that this is a time of divine separation, a time to humble ourselves and seek God’s face with a spirit of expectation. As we do, we can trust that God will meet us in a profound way, healing our hearts, renewing our minds, and positioning us to carry His fresh anointing into the next season of our lives. Let this be a time where we set aside every weight that so easily besets us, where we turn away from distractions and press into the presence of God with fervency and faith. ✨
Intercessor: Pastor Deshawn Harris – Atlanta, GA
Scripture: “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:3)
🙏🏽Prayer Topic: Praise and Declaration
📚 Prayer Focus:Praise God for all He has done during this fast, and declare His goodness and faithfulness over your life.
✨ Reflection: The Power of Praise
As we conclude this 21-day journey, Pastor Deshawn Harris led us into a time of jubilant praise and bold declarations. We were reminded that praise is not conditional but is rooted in God’s faithfulness and the goodness He has continually shown us.
Praise began as early as Genesis with Leah, who, despite being hated, gave birth to a child through her praise. Praise is transformative—it has the power to awaken what lies dormant and bring it to life.
🔑 Key Points
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🌟 Praise Is Our Posture:
- The first example of praise is seen in Exodus 15:21, where Moses and the children of Israel celebrated their deliverance through the Red Sea.
- Our praise must not waver based on circumstances. “God has been good to us, and that alone merits our praise.”
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🛡 Praise Is Our Identity:
- Psalm 33:21 declares that praise is fitting for the righteous. As God’s people, praise should be a natural expression of who we are.
- Just as God declared, “Let there be light,” in Genesis 1:3, our declarations through praise bring life and light into every area of our lives.
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💖 Praise Produces Results:
- Praise not only honors God but positions us for His blessings and breakthrough. “God has been faithful through many dangers, toils, and snares!”
🙏🏾 Prayer Highlights
Pastor Harris declared God’s faithfulness and released a series of powerful prayers and declarations:
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For Families:
- “Bring the family unity back together again! Let families eat and pray together again!”
- “97% of children stay with God if led by their fathers—God, restore men to lead their households by example!”
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For Sons and Daughters:
- “Let our sons be outstanding men of standard and valor. They will not be manipulators, gaslighters, or womanizers.”
- “Cover our daughters from all kinds of abuse—mental, emotional, and physical. Let them recognize their calling in You!”
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For the Church and Community:
- “The community needs the church, and the church needs the community!”
- “We thank You for programs, grants, and kingdom investors who support ministry work!”
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For Breakthrough:
- “This will be the year of expedited miracles!”
- “We will no longer settle for spaces and places we’ve outgrown!”
- “This will be the year we walk in debt freedom!”
💡 Application: Living a Life of Praise
- Commit to Praise Daily: Let your praise be consistent and not dependent on your feelings or circumstances.
- Declare Boldly: Speak life over your family, church, and community, trusting God to bring breakthrough.
- Stay in Alignment: Remember, commitment to prayer doesn’t produce results because of strategies or works but because God honors the heart behind our actions.
- Remain Grateful: Thanksgiving shifts our perspective and aligns our hearts with God’s will.
🌟 Closing Reflection
As we end this fast, let us commit to a lifestyle of praise and declaration. Pastor Harris reminded us that God has done great things, and He will continue to do even greater things. Let this year be one of faith, breakthrough, and miracles as we walk boldly in God’s promises.
Action Step: Take time today to thank God for the miracles He has done and declare His faithfulness over your life, family, and community.
💬 Share Your Praise: What are you thanking God for, and what bold declaration are you making for 2025? 🙏✨