Thy Kingdom Come!
In Luke 11:2, the disciples asked Jesus, "Teach us to pray." In response, He shared what we now know as the Lord’s Prayer. Theologians and scholars agree that this is not merely a repetitive prayer but a foundational one—designed to be expanded, personalized, and applied to the specific circumstances of our lives. Within this prayer, powerful truths and revelations are unveiled.
Recognize that before making any requests, Jesus first acknowledged the omnipotence of the Father, declaring, "Hallowed be Thy name." Throughout history, royal customs have required great salutations before approaching a king. In the same way, Jesus recognized and praised His Father in heaven. Even today, He reminds us that we are Kingdom people, operating under His divine authority.
Then comes the profound declaration:
"Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
This is more than a simple phrase it is a divine directive. It teaches us that prayer is not just a request but a declaration of Kingdom authority. God’s Word instructs us to pray without ceasing because prayer is our direct communication with Him, allowing us to bring forth praise, express our needs, and invite His intervention. Yet, Jesus takes it further by revealing our authority as Kingdom citizens—giving us access to Kingdom righteousness, justice, and divine intervention in our daily lives.
Prayer is Our Weapon
Jesus teaches us that we do not have to accept the enemy’s attacks. Satan does not have free reign over our lives! We have the power to reject every illegal entry into our lives and the lives of our families. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6
When Kingdom people face an event designed by the enemy to distract, destroy, or delay, we must respond as Jesus taught us:
"Father, Let Your Kingdom Come, Here and Now!" Release your will in this situation as it is in heaven so in earth Now!
"Father, Let Your Kingdom Come, Here and Now!" Release your will in this situation as it is in heaven so in earth Now!
This call invites heaven's power into the situation, acknowledging that the battle is bigger than us and that we need divine assistance. When we allow the Kingdom of God to intervene, we activate the all-inclusive nature of His righteousness, justice, healing and provision. Wow that is alot of power! I can see in the spiritual realm things changing, chains being broken, spiritual eyes being opened, people being healed and walking in liberty!
Using Your Authority
If you want Kingdom intervention, you must speak it. Declare the authority God has given you:
Children acting up? "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done in their lives!"
A broken relationship? "Lord, let Your Kingdom Come and Your will be done!"
Unfairness on the job? "Let Thy Kingdom Come and bring justice!"
Health issues-“Thy Kingdom Come, Thy will be done in my body”
A government on a break of being destroyed “Let thy Kingdome come and Will Be Done as in heaven so on earth.
Kingdom Alignment
As Kingdom citizens, and administrators' heaven listens and respond when we apply Kingdom principles. God’s Kingdom is established in divine order that ensures everything function as it should. We are told to Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For everyone that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Matthew7:7-8
So, when we activate God’s words through scripture. God sends angels to enforce His righteousness and establishes divine order in our situations. So, that situation has no choice but to turn around on earth to reflect Kingdom righteousness on your behalf. Which is called Kingdom Alignment! We as Kingdom citizens are conduits for Kingdom Alignment. The enemy has distorted the truth, manipulated, destroyed, and abused the things of God. He has taken truth and made it into fake news. He has lied to our children and has told our girls they can become boys and have told our boys it is okay to be girls. The enemy has distorted the plan of God. But We Kingdom Citizens can no longer allow the enemy to steal from us, not our families, our health nor our government. There is a court higher than the supreme court, and so we take our case to the Kingdom. When we activate scripture, the All-Inclusive nature of the Kingdom of God intervenes; sickness has to leave, lies die, and poverty disappear, and it is immediately replaced with good health, righteousness, justice and abundance. Nothing can stand against the power of God’s Kingdom!
We must Do our Part!
God reminds us today to use our authority daily and recognize His sovereignty. He is omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent—He can accelerate, delay, or reposition time to align with His perfect plan for your life. Even when we make mistakes, He can turn them for our good.
Stop succumbing to the enemy, like you have no power rehearsing past disappointments, overthinking delays, and fighting battles already won because when you call upon the Kingdom to intervene, God steps in, establishes justice, and brings restoration. Lies, hate, manipulation, sickness, unfairness and poverty cannot stand when God and His Kingdom take action!
Let Thy Kingdom Come in every area of your life today!
Evangelist Carleen Brown
Stop Beating the Donkey!
If you grew up in the church, you learned early on that good and evil exist. Over time, our understanding matured, and we became more aware of the supernatural, unseen forces at work in the world. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggles are not with physical people, but with spiritual forces of evil, including rulers and authorities in high places.
A few weeks ago, I wrote "God Turns Curses into Blessings." In this devotional, we return to Numbers 22:22-35, where we witness a powerful example of divine intervention. When Balak, King of Moab, saw the immense number of Israelites and heard of the mighty wonders God had performed for them, he became deeply threatened. Fearful of their strength, he sought to have the prophet Balaam place a curse upon them. To do so, Balak sent messengers, enticing Balaam with promises of wealth. Balaam refused at first, but when Balak sent messengers a second time, God permitted him to go—but only to speak the words God directed him to say, for these were a blessed people.
On Balaam's journey to Moab, something supernatural occurred. While riding his donkey, the animal unexpectedly changed course, refusing to follow Balaam’s lead. Frustrated, Balaam struck the donkey, forcing it back onto the road. As they continued, Balaam unaware the donkey spotted an angel of the Lord with a sword and for the second time tried to avoid it, inadvertently crushing Balaam’s foot against a wall. The angel then moved ahead, standing in a narrow passage where turning was impossible. The donkey, sensing danger, laid down, refusing to move forward. Balaam, enraged, beat the donkey a third time. But this time, the donkey spoke, asking Balaam, "Why are you beating me? Have I ever failed to follow your direction?" At that moment, Balaam’s eyes were opened, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing before him with a drawn sword. The angel asked, "Why have you struck your donkey three times? If it had not stopped, you would have been killed."
Many of us have witnessed God’s hand at work in miraculous ways such as walking us through "our" fiery furnace experiences that led us to greater victories. Yet, we still find ourselves questioning, doubting, and wrestling. But rather than fighting against evil forces, our deepest struggle is often accepting the ways of God. Even after years of experiencing His faithfulness, we still wrestle with the truth that His ways are not our ways.
As Kingdom citizens, we must recognize that there are no coincidences, only intentional plans. Our supernatural reality supersedes any physical reality or human schemes. We must stop kicking the donkey and embrace the fact that God has never led us astray. Our journey is still unfolding, and there is purpose where we are right now and where he is leading us tomorrow. If a door hasn’t opened, there’s a reason. If something hasn’t happened yet, it doesn’t mean it never will. If a revelation hasn’t come, perhaps it’s simply not your season yet. Stop rehearsing the disappointments, overthinking the delays, and beating the donkey. Stop opposing God’s plan. God has a reason for what he allows, he is always working behind the scenes. Trust in His plan, knowing He will never lead you to destruction but instead, into greater purpose. I pray that your eyes of understanding be enlightened.
Evangelist Carleen Pope
God Turns Curses into Blessings
In today’s world, hate often appears without cause—people are judged for their appearance, their race, their beliefs, their lifestyles, and sometimes simply because they are blessed. But scripture reminds us that no curse spoken against God’s people can prosper. Nehemiah 13:2 declares, *“God turned the curse into a blessing.” And when we look deeper into this truth, we see an intentional act of divine intervention in Numbers 22-24.
Numbers 22-24 recounts the story of Balak, the king of Moab, who was intimidated by the vast number of Israelites who had escaped Egypt under the mighty hand of God. Feeling threatened by their presence, Balak devised a scheme to stop them. He sought out Balaam, a man of God, offering riches in exchange for pronouncing a curse over Israel. Balak sent messengers multiple times, urging Balaam to fulfill his request.
Yet, the Lord intervened. When Balaam consulted God, the answer was clear: “You cannot go with them, nor can you curse a people whom I have blessed.” But Balak persisted, sending a second group of messengers. This time, God permitted Balaam to go, but with a firm command—he was only to speak what the Lord instructed.
Three times, Balak attempted to have Israel cursed. But each time, God overturned his plans, transforming intended curses into blessings instead. What was meant for harm became blessing upon blessing upon blessing!
God’s reminder for you today:
There are enemies you may not even be aware of, but God sees them. He declares that no hex, no vex, no conspiracy formed against you will succeed. Everything meant to hinder or harm you will turn around for your good! You are His chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His special possession—created to glorify Him.
Let this truth settle in your spirit: No one can curse those whom God has blessed! As Numbers 23:8 declares, “How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the Lord has not denounced?”*
So today, walk in victory, praising God, knowing that He holds you securely. As Kendrick Lamar said, “They don’t understand, because they aren’t like us.” And that’s the beauty of being chosen!
Evangelist Carleen Pope
Using Spiritual Weapons to Destroy Seasonal Attacks
During my morning prayer, the Lord led me to two powerful scriptures—Matthew 18:18 and Luke 8:22.
Many of us face recurring challenges, cycles of difficulties that seem to return like clockwork. We might wonder why, at the same time every year, certain struggles resurface. These are known as “seasonal attacks.” Though prayer may have broken their grip temporarily, the root cause, the very contract the enemy established to bring destruction has not been completely severed. Instead, it lies dormant, waiting for the right moment to rise again. But today, God declares that it must be cut off entirely. This can only be accomplished through the spiritual tools He has provided: prayer, decrees, binding and loosing, pleading the blood of Jesus, standing on His word, putting on the whole armour of God and knowing our authority in the Kingdom.
This morning, the Lord reminds us that we are equipped to defeat the enemy. To “bind” means to secure, to forbid, to shut down the enemy’s plans. To “loose” means to release, to free what has been confined, to restore what has been hindered.
We are not powerless! Too many of us are passively enduring the enemy’s attacks, allowing him to steal from us while remaining silent (e.g. our families, our country). Imagine a bully in a schoolyard if you don’t stand against him, he continues to intimidate and take what belongs to you. The enemy operates in the same way. Scripture warns that satan prowls like a roaring lion, look to see who he can devour. His purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. But as citizens of God’s Kingdom, we must refuse to allow him to rob us of our joy, peace, and families. We stand on a firm foundation, confident that God is faithful to His word.
This morning, the Lord speaks clearly: Use the tools He has given YOU for survival in this world, a place that is not our permanent home. He understands the weight of responsibilities, the overwhelming nature of constant battles. Problems arise, and before one is solved, another follows. But God urges us do not forget who you are. You are part of a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession. (1 Peter 2:9) Do not forget the weapons He has provided. Use them.
Declare with authority:
"I bind, destroy, and uproot every scheme of the enemy against my life, my family, my health, and my finances. Every seasonal cycle of attack, every conspiracy meant to derail my path—I sever and cancel them now. I break every chain delaying my destiny, my purpose, holding my finances and promotion captive. I loose the peace and the Kingdom of God, to reign in every area of my life. No evil shall come near my dwelling. Every storm, every lie is silenced, and my latter days shall be blessed and abundant. In the mighty name of Yeshua, Jesus!"
"I bind, destroy, and uproot every scheme of the enemy against my life, my family, my health, and my finances. Every seasonal cycle of attack, every conspiracy meant to derail my path—I sever and cancel them now. I break every chain delaying my destiny, my purpose, holding my finances and promotion captive. I loose the peace and the Kingdom of God, to reign in every area of my life. No evil shall come near my dwelling. Every storm, every lie is silenced, and my latter days shall be blessed and abundant. In the mighty name of Yeshua, Jesus!"
Walk confidently today, knowing that God has equipped you with everything you need to live in victory.
Have a Bless Tuesday
Evangelist Carleen Brown
God is the source for Impossibilities
God reminds you today that He will make rivers in your desert places. Sometimes, it may seem like everything has dried up—whether it’s your finances, relationships, or other aspects of life. It might feel like things aren't working out as they should, and you could be experiencing a dry season. But God says, "Don't give up." The Lord your God, "who gives power to the faint and to those who have no might, He increases strength" (Isaiah 40:29). He also reminds us to wait on Him, for He, God, shall renew your strength. If you're having a bad day, look up. Though we are living in turbulent times, God has you. He is never far away and is always present. God assures us that when the poor and needy call on Him, He listens. Today, God wants you to call on Him. Give God the opportunity to water those impossibilities by opening rivers in your high places, bring fountains in your valleys, turn your wilderness into a pool of water, and make your dry land springs of water. Water is the source of life—where there is water, there is refreshing, growth, and abundance. God's word promises you will have a constant supply where you least expect it. And most importantly, never forget that God loves you!
Prayer: So, we call on you father, and we surrender and allow you to show yourself in our high and dry places the greatness of your power. Father, God, we recognize that you are our source, and we cannot do it alone. So, Lord today we ask you to water those impossibilities and "turn those No's into Yes's, defeats into victory, demotion to promotion, sickness into health, our weariness into peace, our poverty into abundance. In Your Precious, Mighty Name, Jesus our King.
Evangelist Carleen Brown, Founder
Women of Authority Ministries Sounding the Alarm Devotionals
2025 The Year of Intentional Engagements Ruth1-3
Nothing happens by chance. God does not operate in accidents; He preordains and designs intentional engagements for a specific purpose. (For He knows the expected end.) God knows the ending and what it will take to get you there. Sometimes, life happens, or we make poor choices. But God uses these choices to bring glory to Him as he turns things around.
It was no accident that Naomi returned to Bethlehem, nor was it a mistake that God placed it in Ruth’s heart to journey with her mother-in-law. The Word of God says in the 22nd verse of the first chapter of Ruth that they came into Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest. Often, we humble ourselves, position ourselves as less than, or even hide. But God says He will cause men to see you. He is moving you from the back to the front line. Many will ask, “Who is this?” The Lord is bringing you into a season of protection and peace. It is your season to reap a harvest you have not planted, to drink from fountains and vessels you did not dig, and to eat at the table with the few privilege. God says the delay is over, and NOW is your season.
According to theologians, the barley harvest was the first of four harvests. The ripening of the barley dictated the celebration of Passover. Barley was waved as an offering” the waving motion “up and down” signified resurrection. (Luke 24:1, John 20:17) In Gen. 41:35 and 49 we read that Joseph gathered grain in preparation for the coming famine. Many theologians believed the grain was barley. The Lord says, “Do not be afraid of this new administration, God is saying I have prepared you barley to sustain you. So don’t be shaken. When the non-believers will experience lack during these four years the saints of God will be living off of the surplus from Heaven. He has seen your faithfulness in the assignment He has given you. Even when people were not present, receptive, or when only one or two showed up. Yet, you remained faithful. You thought God had forgotten you, that He was blind to your sacrifices. But God says you are about to walk in favor. God says, Restore. “Recompense your work, and a full reward be given to you by the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to trust.” (Ruth 2:12) God sees every sacrifice, every tear shed, every loss, every hurt felt, every misunderstanding, every delay, and everything the enemy stole from you. Every betrayal, every word spoken against you to harm you, to tarnish your name and ministry – God saw it all. He is turning it around and restoring it all. God says, “I am paying you back for your steadfastness. You are being intentionally blessed. There are no accidents, only divine appointments. It is your season, no matter what is going on in the world. And remember nothing is lost with God.” Be Expecting!
Evangelist Carleen Brown Pope
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Lord Fix It For Me!
Today many have awakened with a spirit of sadness. Sadness, because you are facing unsurmountable issues and problems. To be honest if you could, you would just lie in bed today with the covers over your head. You have found yourself in a situation that only God can heal or fix. Well although it is 6:57 am on the first Tuesday morning in 2025. God says your midnight has arrived "Now". Acts 16: 25-26
So, if this is you. God says to immediately begin to worship and praise him at this moment. As you praise him; difficulties are stalled; and have bowed down to the word of God. Liars have closed their mouths; ceasing to exist. Every chain, every imprisonment in your life that have you bound causing you to not move forward. Causing you to not prosper spiritually, financially and to be at peace; is breaking as you praise God. Praise God not only with your mouth but allow your praise to come from deep within your spirit where the brokenness lies. He's doing it now! For many of you today and this moment is your appointed time! Malachi speaks of a Blessing, not Blessings. The reason is you just need one Blessing. That one Blessing is such a bountiful harvest that will meet all your needs, relationships healed, your spirit is healed, mind at peace, children saved, bills paid, and court cases are won.
Walk in this moment and day realizing your Midnight is here. He's fixing it for you. The doors are now open! Walk through. Have a Bless Tuesday!
Evangelist Carleen Brown Pope