if we are truly born again, Satan has no power over us other than what God allows for His

purpose and glory. Colossians 1:13 makes this perfectly clear: “For He has delivered us
from the power of darkness and has translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son in
whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins.”

Rather than “pleading the blood” of Christ for protection or power, Christians should
obey the command in James 4:7, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will
flee from you.” Rather than practicing an unbiblical model of prayer, we are to follow the
simple precepts of Scripture—leading a pure life before God, taking captive all our
thoughts to avoid giving sin a place, confessing our sins when we fail those first two
precepts, and putting on the full armor of God as outlined in Ephesians 6:13–17.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:11–13).

“pleading the blood” of Christ is not needed to defeat Satan. He has already been
defeated, and, if we are truly born again, Satan has no power over us other than what God
allows for His purpose and glory. Colossians 1:13 makes this perfectly clear: “For He has
delivered us from the power of darkness and has translated us into the kingdom of His
dear Son in whom we have redemption through His blood, the remission of sins.”

Rather than “pleading the blood” of Christ for protection or power, Christians should
obey the command in James 4:7, “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will
flee from you.” Rather than practicing an unbiblical model of prayer, we are to follow the
simple precepts of Scripture—leading a pure life before God, taking captive all our
thoughts to avoid giving sin a place, confessing our sins when we fail those first two
precepts, and putting on the full armor of God as outlined in Ephesians 6:13–17.

We have been cleansed by the blood of Christ, and He is our High Priest and mediator
who “always lives to make intercession” for us (Hebrews 7:25). As His sheep we are
already under His protection; we simply need to live day by day trusting in Him for what
He has already promised and provided.

It is Jesus, not an angel, who “heals all your diseases” (Psalm 103:3)
How To Use Scripture As A
Prophetic Declaration
The Bible tells us that the tongue has the power of life and death. (Prov 18:21) What we
speak, whether positive or negative, will have consequences. What we declare will bear
fruit.

James reminds us that our tongues are powerful—and that what we speak out of our
mouths has power to direct our lives. (James 3:3-5)

‘Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.’ (Ps 119:89)

Speaking out scripture can be a powerful way to:

 Strengthen our faith (Romans 10:17)
 Assist when breakthrough is needed
 Be a weapon in times of spiritual warfare (Eph 6:17) [2]
 Help position us for the fulfillment of God’s purposes in our lives.

How to Turn a Scripture into a Prophetic Declaration

A scripture is prophetic when it speaks of the Father’s intention and purpose for our lives
personally. [3] Following are some ideas to help you turn a Bible verse into a spoken
profession of faith:

1. Choose a Bible verse that

 God has spoken to you through, or
 Has prophetic significance to you (i.e. relates to something God has spoken about
you)
 You would like to apply by faith to a particular situation you are facing right now,
or to your overall life and ministry call

Declaring God’s word is powerful, whether or not it has been given to you through
prophetic means.

2. Personalise it by changing the wording to the first person. You can retain the precise
wording or adapt it to your own situation. See below for examples.

3. Try using the present tense – it adds power to a personal declaration.

4. Memorize the scripture or write it out and use it to speak from.

‘Blessed is the one… whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his
law day and night.’ (Psalm 1:1-2)
I have found that loud, bold declarations are powerful in times of warfare or when
breakthrough is needed. However, we do not always need to speak loudly in order for
a declaration to be effective. The Hebrew word ‘to meditate’ also means ‘to mutter’—to
speak aloud to oneself—and this can even be done under our breath or quietly. [4]

4 Scripture Declarations for Enlargement

Following are 4 scriptural declarations that I have personally used. These have
helped encourage me and keep me on course during difficult times in my life:

1. Prophetic Declaration Based on Joshua 1

‘This is a new day. I am entering into the ‘Promised Land.’ I am entering into the plans
and purposes of God for my life. I am entering into my inheritance and receiving God’s
promises, every one.
Nothing can stand in my way and no enemy will prevail against me, for God is with me.
He will never leave me or forsake me.
I am strong and courageous; I am not fearful or discouraged. I feed on the Word of God. I
keep God’s Word in my heart and I obey it. I have success in that which God has called
me to.”

2. Prophetic Declaration Based on Isaiah 54:1-5.

“I sing; I burst into song, I shout for joy, for the promises of God are being birthed in my
life. The Lord is giving me spiritual children! I am pushing out the boundaries around my
life. I am making room. I do not hold back.

I am spreading out to the right and the left. My children, both natural and spiritual, are
going to inherit this nation and the nations for the Kingdom of God.

I am not afraid, and I do not fear disgrace. I am entering into intimacy with my God, for
that is the place where all of these things will be accomplished. God is Almighty, He is
my Creator, He is my Redeemer, He is in control.”

3. Prophetic Declaration Based on Luke 4:18-19

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach good news to
the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight to
the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.”

4. The Prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10

“Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and
keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.”
The Power of A Prophetic Song of Praise

A song of praise is a powerful prophetic tool that

 Celebrates certain victory in the face of apparent defeat.
 Declares God’s ability in the circumstance of your inability
 Thanks God for answers that have not yet been sighted

It is prophetic because it gives voice to the word that God has spoken to you,
concerning His outcome for your circumstances and life.

Intimacy and Obedience

I hesitate to share a testimony like I the one I have above, because there is always a
danger that people will imitate a method in order to gain a result.

You see it is not about a method. It is not even about a principle (although the
principle of prophetic praise is powerful).

It is about relationship with God and obedience to His word.

In 2 Chron 20, King Jehoshaphat responded in faith to a prophetic word that God would
route the powerful armies that were coming against the nation of Judah.

Jehoshaphat sent out musicians and singers at the head of his army to praise God. As they
began to sing and praise, the enemy armies turned on each other. The prophecy—that
God would defeat the enemy without Judah having to fight—was fulfilled.

However, this was the only time in the Bible a battle was won in this precise way.

The key to breakthrough is not about a method, it is intimacy with God. And out of
that intimacy, let the faith rise, let the praises start to flow.

If my story inspires you, I encourage you to spend time with God. Ask your Heavenly
Father how you should respond in your particular situation.

And then, do whatever He tells you. (John 2:5)

A Prophetic Song of Praise Releases the Power of God

It has been said that ‘desperate times call for desperate measures.’

In God’s Kingdom, however, desperate times call for extraordinary measures.

Occasionally, I find myself in a crisis that requires an exceptional response of faith. In

these times, I know I can pray—and I do. But when I know that extraordinary
measures are needed, I turn to praise.

A song of praise is a powerful prophetic tool that

 Celebrates victory in the face of apparent defeat.
 Declares God’s ability in the circumstance of your inability
 Thanks God for answers that have not yet been sighted

It is prophetic because it gives voice to the word that God has spoken to you,
concerning His outcome for your circumstances and life.

The Bible’s Prescription For Our Desperation: A Song Of Praise

God has prescribed the prophetic song of praise in scripture as an instrument of

breakthrough. Here are some examples:

Warfare(2 Chron 20)

King Jehoshaphat received word that a ‘vast army’ was coming against Israel. In answer
to a prayer of desperation he received a prophetic word: ‘The battle is not yours, but
God’s.’

Jehoshaphat sent out a choir singing praise to God in front of his army. He was not
sending the praisers to their death, but to proclaim the victory that he had already
received by God’s word.
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And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto theLord, and
that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say,
Praise the Lord; for his mercy endureth for ever.

The Bible records, ‘As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes…’ 2 Chron
20:22

The enemy armies turned on each other and victory was won with no weapon except a
song of praise to God.
When it feels as though all hell is breaking loose against you, break heaven loose
against the enemy and overcome with a song of praise.

(see also Psalm 149:5-9)

Provision (Numbers 17)

Israel returned to the place God had miraculously provided water for them in the past and
sang this song:

“Spring up, O well! Sing about it, about the well that the princes dug, that the nobles of
the people sank–the nobles with scepters and staffs.” (Num 21:17-18)

This song of praise did two things. It

1. Commemorated God’s past provision and
2. Anticipated His present supply

Impossibility (Isaiah 54)

Are you waiting on promises from God to be fulfilled? Does fulfillment to be out of your
reach?

In Isa 54:1-3 God says to His people,

‘Sing, O barren woman, you who never bore a child; burst into song, shout for joy, you
who were never in labor…

Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen
your cords, strengthen your stakes. For you will spread out to the right and to the left;
your descendants will dispossess nations and settle in their desolate cities.’

In the face of barrenness and impossibility, sing! Sing a song that celebrates the
fulfillment of God’s promise. Don’t stop there, prepare and make room for His answers.

Obstacles (Acts 16)

Persecution and imprisonment threatened to cut short Paul and Silas’ ministry in the city
of Phillipi. Instead of the effectiveness promised by God in a prophetic dream, they found
themselves flogged and cast into the stocks of an inner dungeon.

But outward circumstances could not rob them of their inner faith. They prayed and
loudly sang hymns to God that was heard throughout the jail. Suddenly an earthquake
shook the prison, opening the doors and breaking chains.
There could have been no doubt of the correlation between the song and the
earthquake, for the jailer cried out, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30)

As a result, more people came to know Jesus and the Kingdom of God was advanced in
that city.

When you find yourself trapped, in pain, and there is no earthly way out, try a song
of praise—and make sure that others know you are singing.
When Singing Is The Hardest Thing You Can Do

Sometimes singing a song of praise can be the hardest thing to do. It helps to remember
that even when Jesus faced the cross, He was able to sing praises to God.

Mark records of that night,

‘When they had sang a hymn, they went out to the Mount Of Olives.’ (Mark 14:26).

Singing a song of praise is not about feeling good, and certainly not about sounding
good. You don’t have to be a singer or musician to sing a praise song to God.

Here are some ideas to help you sing a prophetic song of praise to God, no matter
what your circumstances are:
 Find a recorded song of praise that gives voice to God’s prophetic word for you,
and play it—over and over. Sing along to it
 Attend a church service, and sing the praise songs with all your heart
 Sing praises when you are alone—in the car, in your room, under your breath
while you are out walking
 When you feel tempted to worry or fear, recall the song to mind
 Tell someone how you are responding to God in the crisis. It will be a powerful
testimony to them.

Desperate times call for extraordinary measures. Sing a prophetic song of praise and
watch as God moves

Revelation 4:11

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created
all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.”