With the start of a new year my wife and I ask God for a word for the year to come. It typically comes to me by the friendly reminder of my mom who keeps track of her kids words and prays into them as we journey together during the year. As she reminds me and I quickly think “oh ya what should my word be”? BOOM I hear the Lord press it on my heart.
This year is RELEASE and I immediately felt this scripture come to me. “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” (Psalms 55:22)
Wow what a promise that is. Specifically I’d like to release my fears and worries to the Lord – we all have them. This word isn’t just for me, it’s for us! Let’s not spend this year focused on things that hold us back as God wants us to be free from them and so often we get trapped in our own heads longer than God intended us to.
God's won the battle against fear and the enemy. “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1)
Be released this year and during this fast! We can practice releasing strongholds in our life but we can also receive the releasing and outpouring of the Holy Spirit this year. The word “Release” has a few different angles. Don’t count yourself too short because God holds us above that height restriction. Maybe you want to get a different job, start a new group, talk to someone, pray for someone, believe for a miracle, stretch your faith, try something new, or serve in a different way - these are all great things that God can release for you. God's got you, he wants the best for you, your dreams are his dreams.
I’m so blessed to do life and church with you all. Thank you for this opportunity to share my heart. My prayer for us is that we have eyes to see and ears to hear how we can live fully released to make an impact in our community.
Jadon Peters
Relate Valley Dream Team
TODAY’S PRAYER:
DAY 14 - JANUARY 19
Pray for: Marriages
Matthew 19:4-6
Pray for the marriages represented in Relate Church, that there would be unity, intimacy and honesty in each one. Pray for restoration in broken or strained relationships. Pray for open communication, free-flowing forgiveness, hearts after God and hearts knit together.
