Authority

Beloved, today I stand before you to remind you of the precious gift of authority that I have given you. It rests in my nail pierced hands. Will you take hold of it afresh and use it for my glory? Will you refuse to listen to the enemy’s lies that you are not worthy enough to use it or that it is not yours to keep?

For the truth is you are my special treasure! You are more precious to me than my own life, hand-crafted in love, exquisite in design, unique and intricately planned. You are chosen especially to bring my kingdom to the earth as they are in heaven! You are sons and daughters of the Kings of Kings and warriors of the God of the Angel Armies! So today, be encouraged! Do not fear but take heart! For I have given you authority over all the powers of the enemy! 

Activation: Ask Holy Spirit if there are any areas in your life where you are not standing in your God-given authority and why this is. Then place your hands out in front of you, ready to receive all God has for you, and pray this prayer: 

Dear Lord Jesus, I repent for the times I haven’t taken up my authority in you. I hand you now all the areas that I have struggled in (insert what Holy Spirit showed you). Please would you come and hand me afresh all the authority you designed me to carry and full revelation of what this means in my life. I choose to receive it now with all my heart. Amen. 

Luke 10:19 (ESV)

Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

Matthew 16:19 (NIV)

I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.