A guide for daily prayer and declaration of resolutions given to the Maranatha Community.
This guide is available as a printed booklet from the Maranatha Office. Price £2.50 + p&p. You can also download the pdf used for printing the booklet here (but be aware this is an A4 sized version designed for printing on A5, ie two pages side by side, and so it’s in a large font designed for shrinking down at the printing stage).
Our nation is changing rapidly. The Christian values which underly its laws and society are being challenged; persecution of Christians who speak Biblical truths has become commonplace. Our government often seems weak and ineffectual; on the world stage we are increasingly marginalised. Church organisations are being brought into disrepute by the behaviour of their leaders and members.
Yet – to echo the cry of the Church through the ages – ‘Jesus is Lord!’ We see the beginnings of a spiritual awakening in our land, a new hunger for the Word of God.
Into this situation we affirm that the Church of Christ is alive and is God’s chosen instrument ‘for such a time as this.’
This prayer guide has come out of a 5-year journey with the Lord, during which we have sought to discern the Lord’s heart and respond in loving obedience. In this process, we have affirmed our unity in Christ, which is rooted in love; we recognise the living Body of Christ as including all believers in Christ, past, present and future. Also, as learners in Christ, at the beginning of something which is new to us, we seek humility which leads to total reliance on the Lord’s leading. All we do is initiated by the Lord; our ‘work’ is to listen to Him and respond to His word in obedience.
The Lord has called us to ascend to our proper place in Christ: He is seated at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion; we have been raised up with Him and seated with Him (Ephesians 1, 20-21, 2:6). We are learning to see things from a heavenly perspective as we ascend, with Him and in Him.
As the Lord invited us to ‘learn to govern’, we fasted and prayed for forty days, seeking to align our hearts with His.
We heard the Lord call us (His Church) to see and share His work of bringing righteousness to the UK; to enter into and play our part in exercising the authority He has given His Church to govern the world.
We met in November 2025 to seek the Lord. It became evident that the Lord had convened a ‘council’ in which we were called to participate. As we sought to align with His heart and His will, we were led to write a number of ‘resolutions’.
We believe these are authorised by the Lord and that He is implementing them through His angels and by His Church.
The Lord now calls us – and many others – to enact these resolutions on earth. In partnership with the Lord, we speak the words He gives us into the spiritual realms and – as we speak – the Lord empowers them with His authority.
When we pray, we meet the Lord in praise and worship; we ask Him for all the things that we need and we believe that our prayers arise to Him as incense. We’re so familiar with this way of praying that it seems the only ‘right’ way. Jesus taught this way. Yet throughout the Bible we see examples of the Lord and His people speaking (declaring) His will into being. In the beginning, the Lord said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light. As His prophets spoke His words they built up and tore down nations. As Jesus spoke to demons and sickness they fled. He even taught His disciples to speak to the mountain to cast it into the sea. In learning to govern, then, the Church must speak His words into the earth, with His authority, to bring about His Kingdom.
He gives us His words to declare and anoints us with His Holy Spirit to do so with His authority, according to His resolutions.
Let’s practise speaking God’s words into every situation!
There is a resolution for every day of the week, each with a prayer for protection, scripture, declaration and associated prayer. We suggest that you use these as part of your daily routine; further additional suggestions are provided with each resolution. If you can, please join with others in making these declarations, affirming your unity with the whole Body of Christ.
Some of these resolutions are aimed at the spiritual powers, rulers and authorities which are challenging the Christian foundations of the British Isles and the spiritual governance of these nations; the Lord has led us to consider these powers as ‘the counterfeit’.
Please note that we are not speaking to people but to the spiritual powers which may influence them. So, we address and condemn ‘the counterfeit’ whilst loving every person who adheres to, or is influenced by, these powers. We earnestly seek their salvation.
As you become familiar with these resolutions, the Holy Spirit may lead you to a particular emphasis on one or more of them. We suggest that you ‘write these on the tablets of your hearts’ and use them in your daily life wherever you are prompted to do so.
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”
Deuteronomy 6:5-9
In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, I dwell in the shelter of the Most High and abide in the shadow of the Almighty. He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.
The Church belongs to Jesus Christ, her Bridegroom and Head. She will embrace and love Him alone; she will be faithful and submit to Him in all things. From this position of intimacy, she will be quick to recognise a counterfeit voice.
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27
“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:2-3
“For your Maker is your husband—
the Lord Almighty is his name—
the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer;
he is called the God of all the earth.” Isaiah 54:5
Church of Christ:
You belong to Jesus Christ, who loves you with an everlasting love.
You will love Him with all your heart, mind, soul and strength.
You will have no other loves.
You will be faithful to Him as your Bridegroom and Head and submit to Him in all things.
You will know Jesus so intimately that you will immediately recognise any counterfeit voice.
Amen. It is so.
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
You are Love.
May Your love so fill your Church that she overflows with love for your dear Son.
May she whole-heartedly embrace Him and all His works.
May she be faithful and submitted to Him in all things.
As you prepare the Church to be Jesus’ bride, keep her from all other loves.
May she know Him so intimately that she is not misled by counterfeit voices,
That this great union of love may be seen on earth and in heaven!
Amen.
How can we prepare for the resulting growth in love, in individuals, groups and in people coming to know the Lord?
I am in unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, surely the Lord will save me from every trap and from deadly disease. I am covered with his feathers, and under his wings I find refuge; his faithfulness is my armour and protection.
The roots of ‘the counterfeit’ are bound, cut off and allegiances broken. The structures holding it together will crumble and collapse and disappear completely.
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19
“Whenever the ark set out, Moses said, “Rise up, Lord! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you.” Numbers 10:35
Counterfeit, hear the word of the Lord:
Your roots are bound.
Your resources are failing.
You cannot grow.
You can no longer bear fruit in the hearts and minds of men.
Your rebellious growth is withering and will fall.
Our Lord rebuked a fig tree and it withered; you too will wither and die at His word.
Amen. It is so.
Almighty God, our Father,
We are in unity with our brothers and sisters throughout the world
Seated in the heavenly realms in Christ.
In the authority of Jesus’ name:
We pray that the counterfeit will be deprived of the resources it needs to grow; we pray that it will wither and die at your rebuke.
May the counterfeit’s organisation fall apart; as it is divided, may each part of it be scattered and fail.
In Jesus’ name
Amen
In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, I do not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at my side, ten thousand at my right hand, but it will not come near me. I will only observe with my eyes and see the punishment of the wicked.
Those who have followed ‘the counterfeit’ will be enlightened by the Holy Spirit; they will leave ‘the counterfeit’ and a door of faith in Jesus Christ will open to them.
“On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.” Acts 14:27
“And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-5
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free… So, if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:32,36
To those who have followed the counterfeit,
I declare the word of the Lord:
Jesus is releasing you from captivity.
You are being delivered from the power and influence of the counterfeit; enlightened by the Holy Spirit, you will receive dreams and visions of Jesus;
You will recognise Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, and receive Him as your Saviour.
Jesus is your only Lord.
Amen. It is so.
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
It is Your desire that all people should be saved.
I pray that You would work powerfully in those who are influenced by any counterfeit spiritual power; enlighten their hearts and minds,
Reveal Your love for them, shown in Jesus Christ
That they might seek you and find, in You, forgiveness and new life.
Deliver them from every work of darkness
Open for them a door of faith and entry into Your Kingdom
As they pass through, protect them from harm
And hide them under Your shelter.
To the glory of Your Son, Jesus. Amen
In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, I say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and I make the Most High my dwelling, so no harm will overtake me, no disaster will come near my tent.
The Church will fall in love with the Word of God and we will see the manifestation of signs and wonders and the children of God being revealed. The Body of Christ will strategically prepare itself to support the next generation to fulfil the Lord’s purposes in the earth.
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” Deuteronomy 6:4-7
“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.” Romans 8:19
“Seven times a day I praise you
for your righteous laws.
Great peace have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble.
I wait for your salvation, Lord,
and I follow your commands.
I obey your statutes,
for I love them greatly.” Psalm 119 v 164- 167
Church of Christ, hear the word of your Lord:
You will fall in love again with the Word of God.
As you return to your first love,
You will eagerly seek the Lord in His Word.
You will rediscover the power of this Word;
You will see signs and wonders testifying to this Word.
As you focus more on the Word –
and become increasingly involved in the works of God –
You are being revealed as Sons of God to a created order which is longing to see you.
You are to plan strategies to support the next generation
As they fulfil the Lord’s purposes here on earth.
You are called to govern the world in righteousness and truth.
This is the Lord’s plan and purpose; it shall come to pass.
Glory to God!
Amen. It is so.
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
You have made Him to be Head of the Church
And Lord over all creation.
I pray that You would so captivate your Church
That she would once again fall in love with Your Word.
As she seeks your presence in that Word,
I pray that You would release signs and wonders.
May this lead to Your sons and daughters being revealed
To a creation which is desperate to see them.
Guide Your Church as she plans strategies to support the next generation, as they enact Your plans for this nation.
As David resourced Solomon, may Your Church resource the generation to come.
I ask this in the mighty name of Jesus.
Amen
As the Church responds to this declaration how can we prepare for the resulting desire to seek God through His Word?
In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, I declare that the Lord will command his angels concerning me to guard me in all my ways; they will lift me up in their hands, so that I will not strike my foot against a stone. I will tread on the lion and the cobra; I will trample the great lion and the serpent.
All sacred space – buildings and land – that has been consecrated to the Lord Jesus for His work and subsequently handed over for another purpose will be reclaimed according to its covenants.
“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it…
Lift up your heads, you gates;
lift them up, you ancient doors,
that the King of glory may come in.
Who is he, this King of glory?
The Lord Almighty—
he is the King of glory.” Psalm 24:1;7-10
“I have chosen and consecrated this temple, so that my Name can be there for ever. My eyes and heart will always be there.” 2 Chronicles 7:16
I declare to all buildings and lands which have been consecrated for the Lord’s use:
You shall have no other owner,
You shall be put to no other use.
You shall be used for the Glory of God.
Where you have been given over to others,
Their permission to use you is revoked;
All agreements are cancelled;
You shall be returned to the Lord.
The covenant made in heaven will be enforced on earth.
Amen. It is so.
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
I am saddened to see buildings and lands which were once dedicated to you being used for ungodly commerce, unhealthy housing or the worship of demons.
They belong to You;
I pray that they will be reclaimed for Your use.
May they again be places where You are worshipped;
Where Your people meet and from which they serve their communities.
In Jesus ’name
Amen
In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, I declare that I love the Lord. Because of this, the Lord says that He will rescue me; He will protect me, for I acknowledge His name.
We declare life over the British Isles. The Church will live out in practice Jesus’ words: that He has come to give us life in all its fullness. The Holy Spirit will be poured out afresh to bring life into the British Isles. The Church will take responsibility for nurturing and shaping our society in godliness for the future of our nations.
“I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.” John10:10
“And afterwards, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” Joel 2 v 28-29
“The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you – they are full of the Spirit and life” John 6:63
British Isles, hear the word of the Lord:
Live!
Live in the abundance of God’s love in Christ!
Death shall have no more dominion over you;
Christ’s Life shall rule you.
The Holy Spirit is being breathed into you.
Church of Christ, you are receiving power and taking responsibility
To nurture and shape this nation in Godliness.
British Isles, Live!
In Jesus name.
Amen. It is so.
Loving God, our Father,
You promise us life in abundance;
We rejoice in Your goodness.
We pray that you would end the reign of death over our nation
And breathe life into it.
Send Your Holy Spirit to bring life to the British Isles;
Empower Your Church to shape our nation in godliness.
We long for Your Kingdom.
Through Jesus’ love
Amen
In unity with brothers and sisters in Christ, I declare that when I call on Him, He will answer me; He will be with me in trouble, He will deliver me and honour me. With long life He will satisfy me and show me His salvation.
Every human life is valuable and sacred because it is made in the image and likeness of God. The sacrifice of human life to demons is an abomination. We reject the denial of life to the unborn children, elderly and sick, who would become part of the Body of Christ.
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” Deuteronomy 30:19-20
“You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13
I declare life over this nation, in Jesus’ name.
I oppose the spirit of death and bind its influence.
Every human life is precious and sacred,
Made in the image and likeness of God.
This nation shall no longer end the lives of unborn infants
Nor shorten the lives of the elderly and sick;
But treat them as members of the Body of Christ on earth
Who shall live to share in His fulness.
Amen. It is so.
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
We join our heart to Yours in grief for the killing of unborn babies, the elderly and the sick.
We seek forgiveness for allowing this abomination to continue.
We pray for a fresh conviction of this evil, through Your Spirit, in the hearts and minds of those in our Nation; that the spiritual atmosphere over these islands will be transformed, and that this ungodly killing will end.
Lord, disable the power of death over all children and – in their vulnerability – be their defender and protector.
May they live to hear the Gospel of Christ and take their place in His Body here.
May the sick and elderly live to their natural life’s end, entering joyfully into the place you have prepared for them.
Amen
Lord, give us grace to persist in faith and courage to see these resolutions implemented, and for Your people to boldly increase in these declarations.
We declare that the purposes of God are being fulfilled and that the Church is learning to govern according to the will of the Lord!
Amen.