Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our own lives that we forget the people around us are dealing with their own dreams and struggles.

The guy filling your car at the gas station? Maybe he dreams of becoming a doctor and saving lives… but he can’t afford to pay for school, so he’s stuck at a job he doesn’t love.

What about the clerk at the clothing store? Maybe she dreamed of marrying a man who’d love and care for her… but she’s now a single mom of two, struggling to make ends meet.

Then there’s that elderly lady you always see sitting in the park by herself. Maybe she dreamed of watching her family grow… but now her kids and grandchildren have all moved away, and she feels alone.

Now let’s bring it closer to home. Think about your friends and family—the things they’re facing, the dreams they have and the hope they’re looking for.

Think about the people you know who haven’t found the truth about Jesus yet.

God has only the BEST in mind for your loved ones. If they’re not experiencing it… they need to start believing it. And you have a part to play! You can stand in the gap for them and start speaking God’s favour over their lives.

For example, let’s say you have a friend who doesn’t know Jesus. You could read Ezekiel 11:19-20 and say, “The hearts of my unsaved loved ones are open to hear about Jesus. They respond and accept Him into their lives.”

Or maybe one of your relatives is dealing with sickness. Take Psalm 91:10-11 and declare, “Angels are protecting my loved ones around the clock, 24/7. Nothing harmful can touch them, and no sickness can enter their home.”

One of your kids might be feeling stressed about what’s going on in the world today. You can say, “My loved ones are filled with God’s perfect peace. This peace is beyond all understanding, and it guards their hearts and minds every day” (Philippians 4:7).

Speaking God’s Word out loud not only changes your beliefs… but it also impacts others. That’s how powerful it is!

To give you a starting point, we put together a special PDF every month with Bible-based declarations for you. Click here to download this month’s Walk in the Word collection: “Declare God’s Favour Over Your Loved Ones.” Then print it and get into the habit of speaking the declarations every day.

Your words can bring positive change into the lives of others. Begin declaring God’s favour over your friends and family—and watch what happens!

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