February 2024
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Scripture mediation: We suit up & battle, knowing victory is already secure!
Psalm 18:2; Ephesians 6:12; Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 140:7; 2 Corinthians 6:3-10; Ephesians 3:21; Psalm 35
Psalm 35 Declaration
Heavenly Father, our loving, all knowing, all powerful, ever-present God, our Rock in whom we take refuge-we worship You!
We declare that Freedom In Christ Ministries belongs to Jesus and not to us. We declare our unity in Christ, knowing that any struggle we have is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, the authorities, the powers of this dark world and the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. So, we submit to God and we resist Satan.
We stand together on the promises and authority of God's Word, and...
We declare that no weapon formed against us will prosper.
We declare that God will condemn every tongue that rises against us in judgment.
We declare that God is our Strong Deliverer, who shields our heads in the day of battle.
We declare that God has entrusted us with a life-changing message for the Church worldwide and the gates of hell will NOT prevail against that message!
Father God, as we prepare for expansion, we call on You to oppose any who oppose us and fight any who fight against us. Turn back and humiliate any who want to harm us, testify against us, or accuse us of crimes we know nothing about. If we are attacked by people we don't even know, or if they slander us. mock us and call us names, then we will rejoice in You. We will be glad because You will rescue us. Rise to our defense. Take up our case. Lift up Your spear and javelin against any who pursue us. Thank You that You have given us victory!
Give great joy to those who came to our defense. Let them continually say, "Great is the Lord, who delights in blessing His servants with peace." Then we too will proclaim Your justice and praise You all day long. With every bone in our bodies, we will praise You. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who can compare with You? We will praise You before all the people.
To You be glory in the Church throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen
Praise and Thanksgiving
NEW Identity Group is in full swing!
This small group study began January 15th. We have 12 Participants from GenFree 2023 Intensives learning relational skills and digging deeper in their identity in Christ! It has been an amazing time together!
Unstuck – We have been given a green light to begin updating the Unstuck book written by Rich Miller! God is opening the doors for development of more resources for young generations.
We feel confirmed in GenFree’s areas of ministry focus for 2024. We have prayed (and continue to pray) for direction and emphasis for this year and feel God has answered. Praise the Lord! We want to act out of obedience to Christ and the prompting of the Holy Spirit only, abandoning our own drivenness, fleshly self-sufficiency, or human knowledge.
There are several churches we are working with who are introducing Freedom to their Youth Groups! God is definitely on the move!
Intercession
Please pray specifically for Olivia (“Liv”) who is a 14-year-old girl who attempted suicide this week. Olivia is not saved and is currently in a treatment facility. Please also, pray for her mother Megan as she is navigating this pain while maintaining her sobriety and exploring her freedom in Christ as a believer. (She is enrolled in the FIC Course starting this month) I believe they need immense strategic prayer, am and asking all of you to join me, battling for them both.
Freedom in Christ 2024 VISION, STRUCTURE AND FOCUS
PLEASE PRAY for the Office Staff and National Leadership Team as they gather together next week, February 5th-7th for a time of networking, praying, and organizing for ministry in 2024 & beyond
Specifically pray for:
Unity in Spirit and abiding in the vine in community
Clear and grace-filled communication and sharing of ideas
Seth, Dan, and Cindy as they lead this time together
Satan to be confused, thwarted, disarmed, and bound from our time together
Joy, Fresh Passion and vision for the future plans God has in store for all of us in FICM USA
Safe travels for everyone coming from throughout the USA
Revision and Rebranding of Steps booklet for Young Persons and GenFree bookmarks
Planning for the 2024 calendar year
Development on Unstuck Bible Study – this is an online course we are developing for adults and young generations to participate together. Our hope is to pilot this focused study for young generations
Development of more “Young Persons” and “Parent” add-on resources to existing FICM courses.
Continued Donations for funding curriculum, resources, digital resources, and graphic animations, etc.
