Declare

I believe that I was created by the Creator.

Decree

Take the time to write out a response to the following questions:

·        How did God create me in the beginning?

·        How does God continue to create me in the present?

·        How will God create me in the future?

The purpose of these questions is to prompt an eternal paradigm of God as Creator and you as created as you reflect through your written words on the past, the present, and the future.

Defer

Offer the work you have done in declaring and decreeing as a gift offering to your heavenly Father. Break the alabaster jar of your heart before the feet of Jesus and give it to Him…all of it. Then allow yourself to receive; simply receive from your Creator.

Allow yourself the time to simply sit at the feet of Jesus in silence as you defer what you have declared and decreed.

Discern

Allow your prayer voice to be heard through what you declare, what you decree, and what you defer. Ask God to replace your lies with His truth in this area of Creation. As you meditate on your own creation, what do you discern from the Holy Spirit?

Give voice to what you discern through dialogue with a trusted friend.

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My mother is an artist. She is a beautiful painter. I don’t share her gift but I do share her creativity. I write. Sometimes I write well…sometimes not so well. But when I write, I create and each piece holds a special place in my head, in my heart, and in my hand. In its own way this creativity marks the signature of my own life. I take ownership of each piece…the good and the bad and through each I simply know: This is mine. I created it. I own it. I tend to jealously guard what I’ve created. I don’t like others messing with my stuff. Yet, sometimes they do.

I remember not so long ago, I was preparing for a speaking engagement and I had created a visual presentation to accompany my topic. I labored over this visual aid to the point of “perfection” and I was pleased with the final result. When I showed up to speak, I asked for help getting it up on the monitors. Apparently, my perfect piece didn’t quite “fit” on the screen the way it had in my office so the gentlemen helping me began haphazardly changing the font size and images. As he quickly and randomly clicked, a charge of anxiety took over my spirit. I wanted to yell: No! Leave it alone. Instead, I gently spoke: Why don’t you allow me to work with it? I did and it all came together just as I had envisioned.

I wonder if God feels the same way about His Creation. I believe that He does. I believe that just as each piece that I write holds a special place in my head so do you hold a special place in God’s mind. He “thought” you into existence before His hands went to work. And just as each piece holds a special place in my heart, God connected you to His own heart as His hands went to work. Knitting and weaving, tenderly laboring over His Creation. You are His masterpiece and a seal of approval was placed on you…God’s very signature, leaving an indelible mark on your spirit whether you see it or not. Oh that you could see; that you would take the time to contemplate, to meditate, on such a thing.

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. (Genesis 1:31)

I believe that you were created by the Creator.

He jealously guards you; even placing angels around you for protection, even sending His Holy Spirit to guide you. And, yes, even allowing you certain circumstances and experiences to grow you closer to Him.

The Creator is wooing you. He called you into existence. He treasures you. He delights in you. He takes ownership over His Creation and when we fall into the grace of this ownership…well, what more is there but this peace that most assuredly surpasses all understanding.

You were created by the Creator.

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Declare

To declare is to give voice through the spoken word. Over the next several days, you will begin each day as a truth-teller. You will declare aloud throughout the day the truth corresponding for that particular day. This is part one of making a “head” connection with truth. It’s a cognitive approach to the renewing of your mind. It’s an important part but not THE most important part. Nonetheless, do it, as it prepares you to receive. 

Decree

To decree is to give voice through the written word. The second part of this cognitive approach is to write. Again, not the most important part but important nonetheless. Along with each truth for day are a series of questions allowing you to flesh out your beliefs according to these truths. Give yourself ample time to complete this daily writing. Skipping this component will leave gaps in your process. Commit to it.

Defer

To defer is to surrender to a higher authority. This higher authority is God. He is the higher authority to whom we surrender. This is the most important part. Period. If you choose to leave out this component then you are missing the entire point of this program. You are missing the potential for REAL transformation. This is the “heart” connection. You defer (release, surrender, submit) your lies to the Holy Spirit and He replaces them with Truth and when He does you are released from the bondage of your lies…forever. Is this really possible? You tell me.

Discern

To discern is to perceive or recognize as being different or distinct. When you declare and decree truth into your life (cognitive, thinking, head connection) and defer your lies to the Holy Spirit (experiential, feeling, heart connection), you will be in awe of the power of the truth of the Holy Spirit. You will be flooded with the truth that is Him and that is now you! You will immediately recognize a difference, a distinction in your behaviors. These behaviors are your “hand connection”. You will experience the freedom that IS Christ.  Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. And…blessed are you who receive Him.

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