1. I am thankful for this day and the grace covering me. 2. I am protected on every side by God’s presence. 3. My mind is clear, steady, and anchored in peace. 4. My body is strengthened and aligned with healing. 5. Favor follows me into every room and conversation. 6. My home is filled with peace, order, and rest. 7. I am not overwhelmed. I am supported by God. 8. Joy rises in me even in the middle of responsibility. 9. What concerns me today does not control me. 10. I walk this day confident that God is with me.

Family, hear me today. It is not too late.You are not behind. You are not forgotten. You are not overlooked. God has you on a path that was built exactly for you. Your pace is not a mistake. Your journey is not meant to look like anyone else’s. Some of us are walking.Some are jogging.Some are crawling.Some are restarting.But ALL of us are still moving… and that means God isn’t done. Don’t let comparison steal your confidence.Don’t let pressure make you rush what God is developing in you.Don’t let fear convince you that you missed your moment. Your moment is still loading.Your breakthrough is still forming.Your testimony is still being written. Walk your path.Honor your pace.Stay aligned.And watch God show out in a way that leaves no doubt…“This was Him. Only Him.” Your story is about to shift. Keep going.

Father, we thank You for bringing us to this Friday. Thank You for keeping us, covering us, and protecting us through every day of this week. Your hand has never left us, and we pause right now just to say thank You. Thank You for where we are, for what You’ve carried us through, and for the grace that meets us every morning. Lord, as we stand in the last month of the year, our hearts overflow with gratitude. We would not be here without Your love, Your mercy, and Your protection. You have been our shield. Our help. Our sustainer. Our way-maker. And we honor You for it. Father, we ask that Your hand of protection stays upon us today. Cover our homes, our families, our finances, our health, and every place our feet touch. Surround us with Your favor like a shield. Let Your presence go before us and make the crooked places straight. God, we also ask You to search our hearts. Anything that is blocking our peace. Anything we are holding onto. Any unforgiveness. Any resentment. Any wound we have tried to hide. Bring it to the surface. Not to shame us but to heal us. Wash our hearts clean before we enter a new year. Restore what broke us. Heal what drained us. Remove what is not You. Lord, we lift up every friend, every family member, and every loved one who is hurting or facing health challenges. Your Word says, “By His stripes we are healed.” So we speak healing. We speak restoration. We speak strength into their bodies and peace into their minds. Let Your healing power flow through their homes today. God, breathe life into this Friday. Let it be filled with favor, clarity, joy, and divine surprises. Let every delay break. Let every attack fall powerless. Let every open door You ordained swing wide. Today we move forward covered. Today we move forward protected. Today we move forward with fire and confidence because You are with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

ALERT 🚨 Assistance is Available for Those in Need We are still in this government shutdown and it looks like food and financial resources will be very limited 😔 Here are a list of resources that are available for those who will need assistance! RESOURCES: Bank of America: announced assistance available to furloughed Federal employees. Call the priority assistance line 844.219.0690. Chase Bank: Chase today announced efforts to help its customers who are U.S. government employees affected by the U.S. government shutdown. Here’s the special line they set up 1-888-356-0023. Congressional Federal Credit Union: For more information on our Relief Line of Credit or any of our assistance programs, contact our Member Service Representatives at 800-491-2328 or stop by one of our branch locations. Fed Choice: They’re offering quite a few different options to assist – for existing and new members. Interior Federal Credit Union: They’re offering a special loan for both member and non-member furloughed Federal workers. Net paycheck up to $15,000, interest free up to 30 days. Members may apply for a limit up to the equivalent of 2 net paychecks. More offers are available on the site or call 800-914-8619 Navy Federal Credit Union: These guys are offering a special loan program. Read the FAQs PDF from this link to see if you qualify or call 1-888-842-6328 PayPal: PayPal has made a very generous offer. They’ve allocated $25 million to fund interest-free cash advances to our furloughed Federal workers that need assistance right now. This is for both new and existing PayPal Credit customers. Minimum loan is $250 with a maximum cash advance of $500. Your account does need to be in good standing if you’re an existing PayPal Credit customer. Existing customers call 1-877-689-1975. For new accounts, apply here first, then after approval call 1-877-689-1975. U.S. Bank: Will waive all late fees if you miss a mortgage payment due to the shutdown. Also mentioned they will defer first payment dates for new mortgages.

I am walking into this Friday with strength, peace, and favor surrounding me. I am equipped to finish this week strong and step boldly into my next season. I am covered by God’s protection; no weapon formed against me shall prosper. I am fruitful, focused, and aligned with God’s will for my life today.