For almost 10 years I would daily write an entry into this journey God has given me. Now I only add one when I sense that nudge from HIm. Today is one of those days. A couple of weeks ago my prayer warrior Lois gave me a book of hers. The title is The Daily Decree by Brenda Kunneman. She wanted me to know from this book how many decrees she has prayed for me over the almost 20 years she has been my prayer warrior. She is now 95 years old.

The one decree that just makes me weep each time I read it is “No More Shame”. This is the message: We decree that the shame and reproach of your youth is driven from you in the Name of Jesus. We say that all manner of shame from a past season is broken off your life. May your years of youthful foolishness and immaturity be forgotten and replaced by a new season of prudence and wisdom. We say you come into your full age of maturity in the spirit. May those around you see the thoughtfulness and sensibility that rests upon you in ths new season. We speak that an anointing comes upon you to provide wisdom and admonishment to others in their personal journey of growth. We speak that people, places and circumstances shall not bring you into the condemnation of a former season of immaturity. May nothing remind you of what used to be and may you only think of where God is bringing you. We prophesy that the shame of your youth is broken and shall never return to you again!

To now realize this decree was prayed over me years ago, and to now live the freedom of no more shame is one of the most humbling and rewarding things I’ve ever experienced in my life. Today’s opportunities to work with struggling individuals is living this freedom and experiencing the truth of this decree. God is nothing but AMAZING and I will forever be a grateful son!