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\u201cAs the rain and snow come down from heaven and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is My Word that goes out from My mouth: it will not return empty but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.\u201d <\/span><\/i>Isaiah 55:10-11 (NIV)<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking TRUTH!<\/b><\/h2>\n

Father God,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I am sitting here this morning absolutely exhausted. Mentally, physically, and spiritually. My heart cries out prayers, but my mind is too tired to understand or put them into words. So today, I stand by Your LIVING WORD and speak TRUTH over my exhaustion in faith that it will not return empty but will achieve Your desired purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I hand over my tired mind and body. I choose to rest in THANKFULNESS, PRAISE You even in my fatigue, and speak Your Living Word out loud and over this battle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans\u201d <\/span><\/i>(Romans 8:26 NIV). Thank you, Holy Spirit, for crying out on my behalf!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak\u201d <\/span><\/i>(Isaiah 40:29 NIV).<\/span> Thank You that You strengthen me with Your Word and replace my weariness with Your power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSet your mind on things above, not on earthly things<\/span><\/i>\u201d (Colossians 3:2). Take all the earthly things that are exhausting me and replace them with You. Transform my thoughts to kingdom-minded thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYes, my soul finds rest in God; My hope comes from Him\u2026. He is my rock, my refuge\u201d <\/span><\/i>(Psalm 62:5-7).<\/span> You are my rest and hope. You are my rock and refuge in the midst of these storms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDo not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God\u2019s will is\u2014His good, pleasing, and perfect will\u201d <\/span><\/i>(Romans 12:2).<\/span> God, You are literally transforming my mind this very moment as I speak these scriptures over my life. Reveal and burn away the ways of the world in my mind and remove roots falsely planted. Sustain me during the refining process. Replace my fatigue with Your power, Your purposes, and Your life and energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, be strong in the Lord and His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take a stand against the devil\u2019s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood\u2026but spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms\u2026[therefore] buckle the belt of truth around your waist with the breastplate of righteousness\u2026with your feet fitted with readiness that comes from the gospel of peace\u2026take up the shield of faith\u2026the helmet of salvation\u2026and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God\u2026and pray in the Spirit at all times\u201d <\/span><\/i>(Ephesians 6:10-18).<\/span> I am sober that I am not fighting flesh, but spiritual forces. I stand firm, therefore, putting on the full armor of God\u2014activated in prayer. I am protected during this spiritual battle, I am equipped with armor, and I am victorious in Jesus\u2019 name and His blood shed on Calvary. Make me sober to the real enemy as I boldly shut down the fiery darts with your armor\u2014Your spoken Word! Use this battle to draw me deeper in fellowship with You, closer to Your plan for my life, and help me to draw others to Your light!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Your mighty Name, Amen!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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