DECLARATION
WE declare that times of celebration, holidays, family gatherings, and vacations are times of joy for our family! We prophesy that special occasions are peaceful, positive, refreshing, and cheerful. We speak that these memorable times are something we will always cherish in our hearts and will be remembered dearly. We declare that all planning for such events and gatherings shall be stress-free and strife-free. We break the power of any spirits of darkness that would interrupt our family memories or create division, in Jesus’ Name. We speak that we are able to celebrate without fear, care, or worry. We prophesy that birthdays, barbeques, graduations, dinners, luncheons, holidays, and vacations are all blessed, safe, prosperous, and festive. We call upon the Lord God to place the shadow of His wing upon us so that all is well whenever we gather with family or friends. We say that our family always experiences gatherings of joy, in the Name of Jesus!
SCRIPTURE
For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast (Proverbs 15:15 NLT).
WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Special family events and gatherings are something we look forward to throughout the year, or at least we should! Sometimes the burden of planning or dealing with family issues can turn what is meant to be a joyous occasion into a stressful one. Preventing that from happening begins with approaching these special occasions with the confidence that they will turn out right! Our attitude must be set correctly in advance. The scripture above reminds us that when our mindset is negative, we invite trouble. But when our hearts are happy, we live in a place of joyous feasting, even when extended family occasionally adds drama and difficulty! We must trust that God can enable us to live above those things so we can enjoy all the good things that family brings to our lives. Rather than allowing the enemy to interrupt your special times, begin to declare in advance what these times shall be so the Lord and His presence can prevail in the atmosphere. Stand in faith that stress will be quelled and your gatherings will always be filled with joy!