It's January 3rd, and it still feels like Christmas!

It should, shouldn't it?  I should not be in a hurry to go back to normal, right?  I want to ponder and treasure the wonder of the Incarnation a little longer.  In reality, it's all about Advent....each successive year passed is one year closer to Jesus' return, and in this reality I live, no matter what season it is.

The year was capped off with some 24-7 worship, co-hosted by the Mosaic Vineyard Church and supported by The Connection.  Several congregations were represented here - and we pray God was pleased with our offering of faithfulness and love. 

I gained some powerful personal insights over the prayer / praise / intercession time, many of which had been given and confirmed through prophetic word some years before, the reminder is always good.

Well, is it resolution time?  Better it to be REVELATION time, or DECLARATION time, because these aion depend on the Word of God, and not our ability to follow-through.  Recently I was chatting with an owner of a health club, who told me that memberships balloon in the days leading to New Year's Day, but then attendances return to pre-New Year's levels by about January 6th!  Wow!  January 6th!!??  I thought the resolution thing would last longer than that?  Declarations and proclamations from the Word of God cannot go wring

So here are some declarations, from Extreme Prophetic Ministries, that you can adopt for yourself, or adapt to fit your needs:

Patricia King:

"12 BLESSINGS FOR 2012"

A Proclamation – A Year of Increase
Blessing #1 - Increased Love
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in my love for God, for myself, and for others. (Matthew 22:37-40)

Blessing # 2 - Peace (Shalom)
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in perfect peace, wholeness, and soundness in my heart and mind, in all my ways, and in every situation. (Numbers 6:26; 2 Peter 1:2)

Blessing #3 - Increased Wisdom
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in wisdom from above because I love wisdom and ask for wisdom. (James 1:5)

Blessing #4 - Increased Grace
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in the grace of God that enables me both to will and to do of His good pleasure. (John 1:16; Philippians 2:13)

Blessing #5 - Increased Strength
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in the strength of the Lord as I wait on Him. (Isaiah 40:31)

Blessing #6 - Increased Health
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in divine health and healing. (3 John 2)

Blessing #7 - Increased Prosperity
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in abundance and prosperity. All my needs will be met according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Deuteronomy 1:11; Philippians 4:19)

Blessing #8 - Increased Revelation
I decree that in 2012, I will receive increased revelation in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, His Kingdom and His righteousness. (Ephesians 1:17)

Blessing #9 - Increased Power
I decree that in 2012, I will receive increased manifestation of miracle working power. (Acts 1:8)

Blessing #10 - Increased Answers to Prayer
I decree that in 2012, I will receive increased answers to prayer as I pray according to God's will. (1 John 5:14-15)

Blessing #11 - Increased Purity of Heart
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in the purity of my heart, its motives, and its passions. As a result, I will perceive God in new realms and dimensions. (Matthew 5:8)

Blessing #12 - Increased Boldness
I decree that in 2012, I will increase in boldness to proclaim the Gospel and as a result many will turn to the Lord! (Acts 4:31)
Patricia King
Extreme Prophetic Ministries
Email: info@extremeprophetic.com

Our next Worship Gathering will be January 22, Sunday evening, 6 pm at 1650 Sycamore Avenue, in Bohemia.  Connect to us via Facebook:  http://www.tinyurl.com/theconnectionLI

may the peace of Christ keep you centered in His love,