(The DWOD for Dec. 03, 2013 is also Decree # 3 of the 13 DECREES IN DECEMBER FAST)

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 2)

Before we get to today’s decree, I want to amplify yesterday’s decree regarding Canada for our subscribers who are from other countries of the world.

It goes without saying that all of us may decree that Jesus has dominion over our particular country.

However, there is a specific reason why we here in Canada need you to decree those words over our land.

You may or may not be aware of this, but there have been a number of prophecies that the Lord has given about Canada’s destiny in the endtime revival.

Around 1776, this prophecy was given by the Puritan Reformers, when the British Empire Loyalists turned north to settle in Canada in order to remain under British rule.
When zealous Americans sought to persecute them because of this decision, the Spirit of the Lord spoke through their prophets saying, “Do not hinder these people. Let them move to Canada. Do not seek to incorporate the land of Canada into America. I am in the independence of America from Britain, and will mightily use this country. But Canada has been reserved by me for the last days for a special work…”

More recently Dr. Paul Yonggi-Cho prophesied these words in 1984: “Five years ago I visited Canada and travelled from Montreal to Vancouver by car. I was preaching from town to town, and while I was speaking, I felt somewhat depressed. The Canadian Church seemed so small. But wherever I went, the Holy Spirit spoke in my heart that God was going to raise up tremendous churches in Canada and that Canada would be used as a missionary sending country, and that Canada would open the way for Jesus Christ to return to this earth.”

These are only two of many similar prophecies…this is why we are asking everyone, all around the world, to decree this over our nation.

Now, to today’s decree…

The word “prosper” occurs more than 50 times in the Old Testament and once in the New. The Greek word used in 3 John 2 is “euodoo” (yoo-od-o). Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible gives this definition: “to help on the road; to succeed in reaching; to succeed in business affairs; to have a prosperous journey.”

One of the three Hebrew words for prosperity is “shalom.” Although it is often translated as peace, it means more than that. It refers to wholeness, well-being in all areas.

God desires our prosperity in all areas. He also asks that we ensure that our soul (mind, will, emotions) prospers. How do we do this?

Romans 12:2 holds the clue: “the renewing of our mind” by the word of God, so that “you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (See also Joshua 1:8 & Psalm 1:3).

As we meditate on the Word, let it saturate our minds, direct our thoughts and guide our emotions, our souls prosper.

Therefore, let us decree: I PROSPER AND ENJOY GOOD HEALTH EVEN AS MY SOUL PROSPERS.