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Pearls of Wisdom for Kids

40 Days of Empowerment for Life

Shawntel Jefferson

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Pearls of Wisdom for Kids (Vol. 1) Pearls of Wisdom for Kids Series Copyright 2012 Shawntel Jefferson Published by Children of Faith Houston, Texas ISBN 10: 0983405689 ISBN-13: 978-0983405689 Library of Congress Control Number: 2012952400

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Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 KJV

Excerpted from Pearls of Wisdom for Kids (Vol. 1) by Shawntel Jefferson. Copyright 2012 by Shawntel Jefferson. Excerpted by permission of Children of Faith, a division of Better-Me Publishing. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced in any format or reprinted without written permission from the publisher.

Dedication
To all young people throughout the world who dare to dream and embrace the beauty and vision of God's purpose and will for their lives. To the countless supporters of and pray-ers for today's youth and tomorrow's leaders. To those who have been denied or short-changed the opportunity to learn and grow. To those who have had less than a noble beginning but continue to stand in faith and seek God's face for holy counsel and the opportunity to fulfill their destinies. To the countless parents, guardians, and loved ones who day after day invest time, energy, and resources into the lives of our future leaders and trailblazers.

Contents
Acknowledgment Introduction Tools & Tips How to Use this Book Battering Ram Prayer Part 1: Pearls & Prayers Day 1: Attitude of Gratitude Day 2: Forgiven to Forgive Day 3: Light Bearers Day 4: Devoted to the Lord Day 5: Walking in Love Day 6: Trusting in the Lord
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Day 7: Resisting the devil Day 8: Heavenly Treasures Day 9: Salt of the Earth Day 10: Free Indeed Day 11: By the Hand of God Day 12: The Lord, My Strength Day 13: Reverencing the Lord Day 14: Faithful God Day 15: Watch Your Mouth Day 16: Faithful unto the Lord Day 17: Servant of the Lord Day 18: The Way to Victory Day 19: Anger Management Day 20: By Faith in Christ

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Day 21: Straight is the Way Day 22: God of the Miraculous Day 23: Road of the Righteous Day 24: Accepting Guidance Day 25: Exercising Good Control Day 26: Unchangeable God Day 27: Pure in Heart Day 28: Almighty God Day 29: The Kingdom in Me Day 30: A Clean Slate Day 31: Dedicated to the Lord Day 32: The Lord, My Shepherd

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Day 33: Good Thoughts, Clean Mouth 82 Day 34: Talking with the Lord
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Day 35: Transforming Anger Day 36: Fervent Pray-er Day 37: The Mind of Christ Day 38: Loving the Unloving Day 39: Pure Milk, Healthy Spirit Day 40: An Upright Spirit Part 2: 100 Declarations of Power Part 3: Index

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Acknowledgment
I acknowledge God alone gets all the honor, praise, and glory for this divinely inspired work. I am eternally thankful and honored to be chosen for such a divine work to cultivate and inspire the kingdom leaders of tomorrow. My beautiful children, Victoria and Michael, you are my miracles from God. Thank you for understanding the importance of the call on my life and sacrificing your time with me so that others may receive from God through me. I give sincere thanks to all the kingdom pray-ers who make intercession on behalf of myself, my family, KIIM, and all God has purposed for me to complete. Thanks to those who willingly gave of themselves and supported this work from beginning to end.

Introduction
Where are the future leaders of tomorrow? Where are the innovators, great thinkers, and overcomers? Grab a mirror and look into it. Staring back at you is the answer to those two questions. YOU are that answer. You are God's answer to the issues flooding the world. You are the answer to the prayers of others. You are the choice answer to someone's strong beginning and ending. You are one of God's choice vessels for inspiring others. Being young doesn't mean you have to wait to contribute something unique and wonderful to the world from God. Throughout the Bible God used people of various ages, including young people, to bring important strategic change to Israel and glory to His name.

Joseph was one of those young people chosen to bring important change to Israel. His purpose was to provide sustenance for His family during the famine which led to Israel becoming a great nation of people. You have an important and unique purpose no one else can fulfill. The purpose of volume one of this series is to empower you for life by equipping you with a stronger foundation of the word of God through expanding the range of your understanding, knowledge, wisdom, and His will for your life. It is my hope that you will know without a shadow of a doubt that you have what it takes to become all God created you to be, doing what He created you to do. We are praying for you. Apostle Shawntel Jefferson
Founder, Kingdom Initiative International Ministries

Tools & Tips

Preparation is essential to successfully accomplish anything. Therefore, I have included the following list of tools and tips to help you get your next 40 days of empowerment for life off to a great start. Before you start: Pray. Always acknowledge God before you begin anything. Without Him we can do nothing (John 15:5). (A special prayer is included on page 15 for you.)

Prepare your heart to receive what the Lord will reveal to you. Remember a prepared heart precedes a sound mind.

Set in a designated place pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, highlighters, or any other writing accessories you will use.

Keep a separate journal, notebook, or folder for creating notes, specific thoughts, or revelations while studying.

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and give you understanding (John 14:26). Expect an answer to your petition and remember nothing is impossible with God. You are well able to learn all God has purposed for you to.

Finally, remember to see yourself as God sees you. In the eyes of the world you are a child but in the eyes of God you are one of His holy vessels set apart to Him for divine strategic purposes.

How to Use this Book

Battering Ram Prayer: This prayer acknowledges God, prepares the heart to serve God and learn, undergirds one's efforts to pursue God's will in growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ and God's word, and establishes hedges of protection against any diabolical plans and devices meant to undermine God's will. This prayer, though placed at the beginning of the book, may be prayed at any time after beginning the 40 day spiritual journey into God's word. Pearls and Prayers: Each day there is a pearl of wisdom, small prayer, key scriptures, and an area for note taking. This section is designed to stimulate and increase the understanding, knowledge, and wisdom of God simultaneously in one's life. (See Proverbs 2:6 and Isaiah 11:2.) This also establishes a 3-fold cord which is difficult to destroy as each cord supports the others. (See Ecclesiastes 4:12.) Declarations: The Bible says the power of life and death are in the tongue, to not let God's word depart from our mouths, and if we love the Lord

we will keep His commandments. (See Proverbs 18:21, Joshua 1:8, and John 14:15.) These declarations create barriers and pits for the enemy but clear paths for the speaker. They also encourage stronger faith in Jesus Christ, complete trust in God, and encourages partnering with God through prayer for long-term change in multiple facets of one's life. Index: In this section you will find a list of specific words found in the Pearls & Prayers section. Each key word is listed alongside the page number where the word is located. This allows specific topic or term searching.

Battering Ram Prayer

My Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. I praise You for who You are and that You are my God forever. I seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Teach me Your ways. Fill me with Your understanding, knowledge, and wisdom. Transform me into the image of Jesus Christ, in whom I have been made the righteousness of God. I ask You to journey with me as I seek to prosper in knowing You and Your word. Transform my mind, elevate my thinking process, and open the floodgates of Your Holy Spirit to me. I bind the hands and feet of my adversary and his demonic agents. I declare I have been given power over all the power of the enemy. Therefore, I forbid the adversary and his demonic agents from exercising any authority or power over me or causing any distraction or confusion as I seek to grow in Your word and the knowledge of Jesus Christ. I declare when the enemy comes in like a flood the Lord will raise a standard against him. I declare I walk and live in the Spirit; therefore peace and not confusion will encompass me and

permeate my environments and I shall prosper even as my soul prospers. Thank You for working out all things to the good of those who love You. Amen.

Part 1 Pearls & Prayers

Attitude of Gratitude
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 NKJV

Over the course of your life you will experience a myriad of emotions. Among them will be joy, sadness, and confusion. Some days will seem to pass by easily while some others will seem full of pressure and endless. Through them all remember your Father in heaven. Make it a habit to give thanks to the Lord who is always merciful and whose love cannot be taken from you. From this perspective you will be able to look to your left or right and always find joy in knowing God and being in His presence. Lord create in me a heart of sincere gratitude.

Scripture reading: 1 Chronicles 16:34; Psalm 100:4; Matthew 5:3-11

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Forgiven to Forgive
Forebearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Colossians 3:13 KJV

Be considerate of others and always forgive them of their trespasses against you and others. Christ, who had not sinned, was made sin that our sins may be forgiven and blotted out. Forgiving others keep us free and spiritually clean before God. If you sin repent and remember to forgive yourself also. Choose to love. Choose to be merciful. Choose to forgive despite how you feel or what others think. Do this and you will find forgiveness when you have stumbled or fallen short of the glory of God. Lord teach me how to forgive others from my heart.

Scripture reading: Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; 1 John 1:9

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Light Bearers
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever. Daniel 12:3 KJV

Always desire the knowledge and wisdom of God. When you obtain it, hold fast to it. Exchange it not. Utilize it and dont squander it. For those who utilize it will unlock the doors called barriers and remove burdens. They shall set the captives free and make Christ known. In the end the wise will find they have also prepared themselves to be eternally free. Shine at every opportunity for Jesus Christ.

Lord make me wise and teach Your ways.

Scripture reading: Daniel 12:3; Matthew 5:9; Luke 4:18; James 1:5

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About the Author

Shawntel Jefferson is an apostle, prophet, prayer warrior, and visionary whom has committed her life to the work of Jesus Christ and will of God. Her dedication to tell others the truth of Jesus Christ, share God's holy word and love, and give of herself for the betterment of others has helped impact many lives around the world. Shawntel Jefferson is the Founder of Kingdom Initiative International Ministries, its outreaches, the MSC, and Winds of Hope Magazine. For more information about Shawntel Jefferson, current books or her upcoming releases visit: Web: http://shawnteljefferson.kingdominitiative.org/ or Email: shawnteljefferson@kingdominitiative.org View Shawntels author page.