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OUR STORY

The First Love Movement began with a group of friends meeting at each other's homes, sharing the Word, worshipping and praying with one another. On New Years Eve in the year of 2017, the friend's hosted their first worship into the New Year, and from there the worship has never stopped.
The mission of the First Love Movement is to help the Bride of Christ to rest, recalibrate, cultivate and create through an atmosphere of worship, prayer and evangelism.

This atmosphere helps us to hear and see Him clearly... restoring us, aligning us, and when we are recalibrated to His heart -- we are able to cultivate the gifts He has given us and furthermore fulfill the Great Commission for the nations to come to Christ Jesus.

Our vision is to help believers to establish houses of prayer (and equip people to BE houses of prayer) to impact the communities and spheres of influences for the Kingdom of God to rule in the earth.

Our goal is to create a retreat center where laborers in the field (pastors, missionaries) can rest and receive from the Lord, free of charge, and create a chapel that is open 24/7 for soaking and restoration.

The First Love Movement meets once a month for worship and prayer gatherings at a variety of locations, and four times a year, a 24 Hour Worship Event is hosted where people from over the nation come to worship and pray together for 24 Hours.

Since 2017:
312 hours of worship through 24HR worship gatherings24 worship gatherings, aside from - 24HR FLMs, hosted at different churches
30 hours of global worship and prayer representing USA, Ireland, India, UK, Africa, and CanadaUniting the Body of Christ: 5 Local Churches Involved + 20+ National/Global Churches Represented.
Our Vision
Travel to other churches, or homes to host worship and prayer meetingsIncrease the amount and frequency of 24HR First Love Movements
Increase amount of teams doing street ministry, see an increase of souls saved.Establish a Retreat Center, to fulfill our vision of "rest, recalibrate, cultivate, and create" - a place for missionaries to rest, hear from the LORD, cultivate their relationship with God, and to create with their Creator.

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RECALIBRATION: THE HOME ALTAR

MARCH 29, 2020

With the oncoming of isolation from the world around us, I see the Lord winking at me, knowing exactly how to play His hand in the midst of a mess - knowing how to give His beloved bride exactly what she has been missing out on for too long. . .

With isolation, comes confrontation. Being jerked from the masks we wear daily, we are forced to face the skin we truly own and those within the walls of our homes. We are forced into a place of vulnerability. Now is the time to assess. Now is the time to step back. Now is the time to reset.

My husband had a Word from the Lord in December. He had a vision of a plane faltering in the air, and he heard an audible voice say "RECALIBRATE." The plane then regained control over the turbulence and was stable once more.

I feel like this was a word for the Now. The Lord is taking us into a global recalibration. A global assessment of our lives. This is a communal effort - as most planes carry people to a destination. I feel like the Lord was saying if we do not recalibrate now, we will not be the only person affected.

Are we who we really think we are as the Bride? Are we in alignment with where God wants us to be in family, in workplace, in community? Where and how can we purify, realign, and launch ourselves into where God wants us to communally benefit His Bride?

We can begin by mending ourselves and our families: we can begin in the four walls of our homes. We can begin with our husbands, our wives, our children. We can become more intentional. We can begin new habits that will pave the way for generations.

The Lord's timetable spans so much further than our minds dare to comprehend. Life is so much more than just our own lives. He is thinking intentionality, family started, organic movements that begin within the walls of our homes, that will bring authenticity to the Body of Christ when we are joined together as One Body. The Lord is looking to mend. He is looking to mold. He is looking to recalibrate.

Take advantage of this time the Lord has graced us with to examine our hearts, our motives, our destinies, our purposes. Eat His Word! I believe He will draw us to the secret place, and will grow Edens within the walls of our hearts that were once barren or overgrown -- that will teach us to cultivate and influence the world around us.

Notes

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine and probe our ways, and let us return to the LORD.

Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!

Revelations 19:7-8 “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.”

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CULTIVATE I

APRIL 3, 2020

During this time of being quiet before the Lord, we have been praying for revelation in regards to the times. We believe that as heirs of the Kingdom, the Lord will equip the Body with strategies, insights, and ways to influence the earth we live in. He calls us to bring Heaven to Earth and I believe it is important that we seek the Lord how to take dominion over the earth and cultivate it in the way He originally intended.

One of the things that continue to come to us in our personal reading and study with the Lord is a common theme. Do not rely on Egypt. The Lord has highlighted some things to us in the past few months from Genesis and Ezekiel:

Joseph had Kingdom wisdom and strategy. The Lord was with Joseph and he succeeded at everything he did - and the people around him were also blessed because of the Lord's favor upon his life. Joseph had influence through the gifts the Lord gave him - and we too can use those gifts to influence the cultivation of the world. When Pharaoh needed intervention - the Lord's might and dominion was put on display through His servant. Joseph provided interpretation and a plan from the Lord to help Egypt succeed through years of famine. Do not rely on Egypt.

Generations later, Joseph's descendants (Israelites) were being fruitful and multiplying in Egypt, causing them to have power and influence in Egypt. A new king came into position; not knowing the legacy and heritage of their forefathers. The king began to devise a plan to minimize the Israelites out of fear - and the Israelites became slaves of Egypt. Pharaoh also went to the extent of murdering the children to stunt the growth of the Israelites.

Isn't it interesting how governmental perspective and plans can change based on counsel? Joseph's counsel and legacy produced Genesis 1 blessing. Be fruitful and multiply and reign, while counsel from the world produced death and bondage. Later, the Lord rose Moses to lead the Israelites to deliverance, and with persistence and the Lord's favor, Kingdom strategy prevailed. Do not rely on Egypt.

Skip forward to Ezekiel 29. Ezekiel prophecies a message to the Pharaoh, telling of his downfall. . . "All the people of Egypt will know that I am theLord, for to Israel you were just a staff made of reeds. When Israel leaned on you, you splintered and broke and stabbed her in the armpit. When she put her weight on you, you collapsed, and her legs gave way. . . Israel will no longer be tempted to trust in Egypt for help. Egypt’s shattered condition will remind Israel of how sinful she was to trust Egypt in earlier days. Then Israel will know that I am the Sovereign Lord (v. 6-7, 16)." Do not rely on Egypt.

Do not put your dependency in any structure, government, person, job, investment, or even yourself! Depend on the ONE True Living God. He is ready and willing to equip you with everything you need for EVERY season of life. Though the nations are in chaos and kingdoms of the earth may crumble, the LORD is among US and HE is our fortress - be STILL and KNOW that HE is GOD and HE will be honored throughout the NATIONS (Ps. 46:7;10).

Lord, how can we partner with You during this time to be innovators, investors, creators, and participants of Your Kingdom being made honored throughout the Earth? We are honored to be Your heirs, Your children. We pray that we would live and leave a legacy that would honor Your name. We break off all uncertainty, all confusion, all fear. We place our hearts, our minds, our spirits, our lives into Your hands. Come and mold us as the potter, come and breathe Your life, Your knowledge, Your understanding into our minds and spirits today, that we can be Kingdom advancers on this earth. Show us what our part is in this season. Give us ideas and strategies to write history, that Your name will be magnified! Amen.

CULTIVATE II

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APRIL 23 2020

I encourage you, above all else, to meditate on the scriptures and surrounding scriptures and allow the Lord Himself to speak to you through His Word and Spirit.

Revelation

I was reading through the book of Ezekiel, and I came to the chapters where Ezekiel is shown visions of the temple of God. I was meditating on the scripture that speaks of the river that flows through and out of the Temple - cleansing the Dead Sea - with trees on each side, bringing healing with its leaves and a prosperous crop every season. I began to think about Hebrews, how it explains how the Temple on earth is a representation of the Temple in heaven, which caused me to shift my focus to the last chapter of Revelations, where it, too, has a river of living water flowing from the Temple, and it too, has Trees of Life that produce each month, and leaves that bring healing to the nations in New Jerusalem. Then I thought of Eden... which also had a river... Eden, which also had a Tree of Life, trees also used for food and for medicine. And lastly, I was meditating on John 7, which he speaks of us having a river that flows through our hearts.

While meditating on these scriptures, the Lord reminded me that He is the One who Was, Who Is, and Is Still to Come. I felt the Lord say: I WAS - in EDEN (Gen 2), I AM - in YOU (John 7), and I AM STILL to COME - in New Jerusalem (Ez. 47/Rev 22). I see the LORD doing a full circle to make all things come together for good, and for His plans and purpose to be completed.

The Lord's original intent was to create Heaven on Earth in Eden. . . Through Christ's death and resurrection, His original intent is revived in the Body of Christ, in our bodies - His temples. And one day, if we take heed to wash our robes, we will be permitted into the gates of New Jerusalem (Rev 22:14).

The Lord has impressed on my heart so heavily to keep the Temple of my heart clean, so it will be like I never left the Temple of My Lord (Ps. 27:4).

Prayer

Lord, create in me a clean heart, and renew a loyal spirit within me. Keep Your Presence in the Temple of my heart and pour into this Temple more of You! Come and Consume every part of my heart. Your love is an all consuming fire. Come and be the Lord of Ezekiel, where you are seen as amber and flaming fire. Come and be the Lord of Revelations, the One with eyes of fire. Come and purify this Temple with Your fire! Increase my reverence, fear and awe of You that I may willingly yield to Your voice. I know that You do not look for sacrifices done by human strength, You look for a broken and repentant spirit. Keep my Temple sensitive to Your voice and promptings. Lord, draw me inward to Your sanctuary, that I may operate with uninterrupted communion with You. Lord, You alone are worthy to receive all the glory, honor, and power, for You created all things and by Your will they exist. Cultivate all that You have made me for to please You alone. Amen.

Scripture References:

Revelation 1: 8 | "I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God. “I am the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come—the Almighty One.”

Genesis 2: 4-8. This is the account of the creation of the heavens and the earth. The Man and Woman in Eden When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens, neither wild plants nor grains were growing on the earth. For the LORD God had not yet sent rain to water the earth, and there were no people to cultivate the soil. Instead, springs came up from the ground and watered all the land. Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground. He breathed the breath of life into the man’s nostrils, and the man became a living person. Then the LORD God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made. The Lord God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground—trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit. In the middle of the garden he placed the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. A river flowed from the land of Eden, watering the garden and then dividing into four branches.

Ezekiel 47: 1-12 | In my vision, the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing east from beneath the door of the Temple and passing to the right of the altar on its south side. The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and led me around to the eastern entrance. There I could see the water flowing out through the south side of the east gateway. Measuring as he went, he took me along the stream for 1,750 feet and then led me across. The water was up to my ankles. He measured off another 1,750 feet and led me across again. This time the water was up to my knees. After another 1,750 feet, it was up to my waist. Then he measured another 1,750 feet, and the river was too deep to walk across. It was deep enough to swim in, but too deep to walk through. He asked me, “Have you been watching, son of man?” Then he led me back along the riverbank. When I returned, I was surprised by the sight of many trees growing on both sides of the river. Then he said to me, “This river flows east through the desert into the valley of the Dead Sea. The waters of this stream will make the salty waters of the Dead Sea fresh and pure. There will be swarms of living things wherever the water of this river flows. Fish will abound in the Dead Sea, for its waters will become fresh. Life will flourish wherever this water flows. Fishermen will stand along the shores of the Dead Sea. All the way from En-gedi to En-eglaim, the shores will be covered with nets drying in the sun. Fish of every kind will fill the Dead Sea, just as they fill the Mediterranean. But the marshes and swamps will not be purified; they will still be salty. Fruit trees of all kinds will grow along both sides of the river. The leaves of these trees will never turn brown and fall, and there will always be fruit on their branches. There will be a new crop every month, for they are watered by the river flowing from the Temple. The fruit will be for food and the leaves for healing.”

Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations. No longer will there be a curse upon anything. For the throne of God and of the Lamb will be there, and his servants will worship him. And they will see his face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. And there will be no night there—no need for lamps or sun—for the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever. Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.” “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.” I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!” Then he instructed me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words in this book, for the time is near. Let the one who is doing harm continue to do harm; let the one who is vile continue to be vile; let the one who is righteous continue to live righteously; let the one who is holy continue to be holy.” “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Blessed are those who wash their robes. They will be permitted to enter through the gates of the city and eat the fruit from the tree of life. Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie. “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this message for the churches. I am both the source of David and the heir to his throne. I am the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let anyone who hears this say, “Come.” Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires drink freely from the water of life. And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book. He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.

John 7:37-39 | "On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds,“Anyone who is thirsty may come to me!Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’”(When he said “living water,” he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him. But the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet entered into his glory.)

Psalm 27:4 | The one thing I ask of the LORD— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.

PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS: EPHESIANS

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JAN 27, 2021

HIS Word is LIFE to us! What an encouragement! I encourage you to pray the WORD.

1.8 I am showered by His kindness, wisdom, and understanding.

1.11 I am united with Christ and I have an inheritance from GOD

1.11 He is making all things work together for HIS plan

1.13 I am identified as HIS own because I believe in HIM

1.14 I am given this inheritance from GOD so I would praise and glorify HIM

1.17 I have spiritual wisdom and insight

1.17 I am growing in the knowledge of GOD

1.18 My heart is flooded with light and I have confident hope!

2.4 The LORD is rich in mercy toward me

2.5 I experience life through Christ's resurrection

2.6 I am seated with CHRIST in the heavenly realms

2.7 I am an example of GOD's incredible wealth of grace and kindness

2.10 I am new in Christ so I am able to do the good things HE planned for me long ago

2.13 I am brought near to GOD by the blood of CHRIST

2.14 CHRIST has brought peace to me

2.19 I am a member of GOD's family

2.21 I am joined together in HIM

2.21 I am the holy temple for the LORD

3.7 I have the privilege to serve HIM by spreading the GOOD NEWS by GOD's grace and mighty power

3.12 I come boldly and confidently into GOD's presence

3.16 I am empowered with inner strength through HIS SPIRIT, which is a glorious, unlimited resource

3.17 Christ makes HIS home in my heart as I trust in HIM

3.17 My roots grow down into GOD's love and keeps me strong

3.19 I experience the love of CHRIST, which makes me complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from GOD

4.1 I lead a life worthy of my calling

4.1 I am called by GOD

4.2 I am humble and gentle

4.2-3 I am patient and I make every effort to keep HIS beloved bride united

4.12-13 I equip GOD's people to do HIS work and build up the Body of Christ

4.14-15 I am not easily influenced; I am mature in the LORD, measuring up to the full and complete standard of CHRIST

4.14 I speak truth in love and grow in every way more like CHRIST

4.23 The SPIRIT renews my thoughts and attitudes

4.24 I put on my new nature - in the likeness of GOD - truly righteous and holy

4.26-27 I am truthful and anger does not control me

4.29 The words I speak are good and helpful, I am an encouragement to those who hear me speak

4.32 I am kind, tenderhearted, forgiving, just as Christ has forgiven me

5.1 I live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ

5.3-4 My words focus on thankfulness to God

5.15-20 I make the most of every opportunity. I understand what the LORD wants me to do

5.21-6.9 I have respect and walk in love towards my husband/wife. My children are raised with discipline and instruction that comes from the LORD. To those I serve, I serve with sincerity, and in serving CHRIST, I do the will of GOD with all of my heart.

6.10-17 I am strong in the LORD and in HIS mighty power. I wear the full armor of GOD to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. I do not fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers - therefore I put on the full armor so I can resist the enemy.

6.18 I pray in the SPIRIT at all times and on every occasion. I am alert and persistent in my prayers for all believers.

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PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS: 1 THESSALONIANS

JAN 28, 2021

It is my prayer that these scriptures, confessions and prayers bring you closer to HIS heart.

1.3 I am faithful in my work, loving deeds, and have enduring hope in Jesus Christ

1.4 I am loved by GOD. I am chosen by GOD to be HIS own.

1.5 I have full assurance in the Good News of Jesus Christ

1.6 I am willing to suffer for Christ with joy

1.7 I am an example to all believers

1.8 The Word of the LORD is ringing out from me to people everywhere

1.9 People see the transformational power of Christ when they look at me

1.10 I look forward to the coming of Jesus. He has rescued me from the terrors of the coming judgement.

2.1-2 God gives me the courage to declare HIS Good News in spite of suffering and opposition

2.3 I do not preach the Word of GOD with deceit, trickery, or impure motives.

2.4 I am a messenger that pleases God, not people. God examines the motives of my heart

2.9-12 I am like a child, yet like a mother! I learn as a child, and nurture those I am entrusted with.

2.11 I plead, encourage, and urge people I am entrusted with to lead a life GOD would consider worthy.

2.11 I am called to share in HIS Kingdom and glory.

2.13 The WORD of GOD is at continual work within me

3.2-3 I strengthen and encourage people's faith and I help people from being shaken by the troubles they endure

3.9-10 I thank God for the Bride of Christ! I pray earnestly for His Bride.

3.12 My love for the Bride of Christ and all people is growing and overflowing. As a result, my heart is made strong, blameless, and holy before GOD our Father, for when Jesus comes again.

4.1 I live in a way that pleases GOD

4.3-8 GOD desires me to be holy, therefore I keep myself pure. My body is used to please GOD and not my own desires

4.9-12 I show love to all believers - I depend on the LORD, not man. I work with my hands diligently.

5.1-6 I have spiritual discernment to tell the times. I keep myself ready and will not be surprised: I am on guard, alert, and clearheaded.

5.8 I live in the light, clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, wearing the helmet of salvation as confidence of my salvation.

5.9-11 I was chosen by GOD to be saved by JESUS. CHRIST died so that I will live with HIM forever.

5.12-13 I honor those working for the LORD. I show them respect and wholehearted love. I live at peace.

5.14-15 I warn those growing lazy, encourage the timid, and care tenderly for the weak. I am patient, I do good and do not pay back evil with evil

5.16-18 I am joyful. I pray at all times, I am thankful in all circumstances

5.19-21 I am sensitive to the HOLY SPIRIT. I test everything said to the WORD of GOD. I hold on to what is good and keep away from evil.

5.23 I am made Holy in every way. My spirit, soul, and body is being kept blameless until JESUS comes again. HE is faithful.

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PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS: 2 THESSALONIANS

FEB 4, 2021

May these prayers and confessions from the Word enrich your relationship and draw you close to the Lord. I encourage you to get a journal and spend time with the Lord in the Word and allow Him to speak to you.

1.3 My faith is flourishing and my love for others is growing.

1.4 I endure and have faith in persecution and hardships

1.5 The persecution I face shows God's justice and makes me worthy for His Kingdom

1.7 God will provide rest for me when I am persecuted when the Lord Christ Jesus appears from heaven.

1.11 God helps me to live a life worthy of His call. He gives me the power to accomplish all the good things my faith prompts me to do.

1.12 The name of the Lord will be honored because of the way I live

2.2-12 I am not easily shaken or alarmed by those who falsely predict the times (I study the Word of God to gain understanding through the Holy Spirit)

2.13 My salvation through Christ makes me holy. I believe in the truth of the Word of God, which helps me to stand firm and keep a strong grip on right teaching

2.16-17 Jesus and God loves me and gives me, by His grace, eternal comfort and a wonderful hope. He comforts and strengthens me in every good thing I do and say.

3.1 I pray for believers that the message of the Lord will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes.

3.2-3 May all believers be rescued from wicked and evil people. He is faithful to strengthen and guard us from the evil one

3.4-5 I am confident in the Lord. He is leading my heart into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ

3.6-15 I use wisdom with whom I surround myself with. I do not live an idle life. I work hard unto the Lord and stay out of people's business. I never grow tired of doing good.

3.16 I have His peace at all times in every situation, for He is with me.

PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS: 1 TIMOTHY

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FEB 4, 2021

May these prayers and confessions from the Word enrich your relationship and draw you close to the Lord. I encourage you to get a journal and spend time with the Lord in the Word and allow Him to speak to you

1.3-4 I do not engage in teachings contrary to the truth. I do not waste my time on endless and meaningless discussion. They do not help people live a life of faith in God.

1.5-6 I pray that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience and genuine faith.

1.12 The Lord has given me strength to do His work. He considers me trustworthy and appointed me to serve Him.

1.13-15 God has mercy on me - He fills me with the faith and love that comes from Christ Jesus.

1.16 God had mercy on me, so that Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience.

1.19 I cling to my faith in Christ and I keep my conscience clear.

2.1 I have a burden to pray for all people. I ask that God would help them. I intercede for them and give thanks for them. Likewise, I pray for those in authority, so we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity: for this is good and pleases God. He desires everyone to be saved and understand truth.

2.5-6. Only Christ can reconcile God and humanity. He gave His life to purchase freedom for everyone.

2.8 I pray that in every place of worship: it is free from anger and controversy, and that prayer is lifted up to God with holy hands.

2.9-15 I am modest, devoted to God. I place my attention on the good things I can do to glorify God. I have a quiet spirit: open to learning the Word of God. I am not deceived by the lies of satan. I live in faith, love, holiness and modesty.

3.2-12 I am faithful. I live a life of self-control. I live wisely, I have a good reputation. I practice hospitality. I do not drink too much. I am not violent. I am gentle, not quarrelsome. I do not love money. I manage my family well. I walk in integrity and I live a life with a clear conscience. I do not slander others. I am faithful in all I do.

4.1 I will not turn away from the true faith. I am not deceived by false teachings.

4.4 Everything God created is good. I am thankful for all these things.

4.7 I do not waste time arguing - I train myself to be godly.

4.10 My hope is in the living God

4.12 I am an example to all believers in what I say, in the way I live, in my love, my faith, and my purity

4.14 I do not neglect the spiritual gifts I have received from God

4.16-17 I keep a close watch on how I live. I stay true to what is right for the sake of my own salvation and the salvation of those who hear me.

5.1-3 I pray that I treat all people with honor - helping those in need.

5.6 I am living a life of godliness with contentment

5.11 I pursue righteousness and a godly life along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

5.12 I hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called me.

5.22 I keep myself pure

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PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS: TITUS

FEB 8, 2021

Titus: Prayers and Confession
May these prayers and confessions from the Word enrich your relationship and draw you close to the Lord. I encourage you to get a journal and spend time with the Lord in the Word and allow Him to speak to you

1.1 I am sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives.

1.2 I have confidence of eternal life, which God has promised to me before the world began

1.6-9 I live a blameless life. I am faithful to my spouse and my children are disciplined. I am a manager of God's household, therefore I live a blameless life. I am not arrogant or quick tempered. I am not a heavy drinker, violent or dishonest with money. I practice hospitality and I love what is good. I live wisely and I am just. I live a devout and disciplined life. I have strong belief in the Word of God: I encourage others with the Word and teach those who believe otherwise.

1.10-14 I do not engage in useless/meaningless talk, especially talk regarding myths and regulations contrary to the truth.

1.15 May everything appear pure to me: make me pure! Keep my mind and conscience from corruption. I show that I know God by the way I live. I am obedient to God and I do good.

2.1 I promote the kind of living that is aligned with the Word.

2.2-10 I exercise self-control, worthy of respect and I live wisely. I have sound faith and I am filled with love and patience. I live in a way that honors God. I do not slander or drink too much. I teach others what is good. I train others to love their spouse and their children, to live wisely and pure, to work in their homes doing good and honoring their spouse. I am an example to people by the good works I do. Everything that I do reflects the integrity and seriousness of the Lord's teachings. I am trustworthy and good.

2.13 I live in wisdom, righteousness, and devoted to God, where I look forward with hope to the wonderful day when the glory of the Lord is revealed.

2.14 I am set free from every kind of sin through Christ Jesus. I am cleansed and I am His very own: totally committed to Him in good deeds.

3.1 I submit to the government and its officers: being obedient and always ready to do what is good.

3.2 I do not slander anyone and I avoid quarreling. I am gentle and show true humility to everyone.

3.3 The Lord reveals His kindness and love to me. He saved me because of His mercy, not because of what I have done. He washed away my sins and gave me new birth and life through the Holy Spirit. By His grace I am righteous and I am confident in eternal life. The Spirit is generously poured out upon me.

3.9-11 I do not get caught up in quarrels about regulations and spiritual pedigrees - they are a waste of time and useless. Have nothing to do with those causing division: they have turned from the truth.

3.14 I am am learning to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others - making me productive.

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PRAYERS AND CONFESSIONS: PSALM 32

I thank you that my disobedience is forgiven, my sin is put out of Your sight. I have joy because my record is cleared of all of my guilt because my life is lived in complete honesty. I recognize that when I hide my sin from You - my body wastes away and my soul groans within me, discipline falls upon me and my strength will become weak. But when I try do not hide my guilt from You - You forgive me and set me free from my guilt! You are my hiding place, You protect me from trouble! You surround me with songs of victory! You guide me along the best pathway for my life! You advise me and watch over me! I will yield to your plans and purposes for my life! I will not be like a horse that needs a bit to stay under control. Your unfailing love surrounds me because I trust in You! I rejoice in You -- I am glad because I get to obey You! I shout for joy because my heart is pure.

Confessions
I am forgiven from all disobedience
I am joyful because my guilt is gone.
I live a life of complete honesty.
I confess my sins to God, I am honest before Him.
I do not hide or shrink back in shame.
I am quickly forgiven by God
I find my hiding place in God
I am protected from trouble
I am surrounded by His songs of victory
I am guided by God along the best pathway for my life
I do not need to be tight-reigned, I am yielded to Holy Spirit
I am surrounded by unfailing love
I rejoice and I am glad
I shout for joy because my heart is pure!

VISION FOR RETREAT CENTER

Greetings Beloved!

The mission of the First Love Movement has always been to help the Bride of Christ to rest, recalibrate, cultivate and create through an atmosphere of worship, prayer and evangelism. This atmosphere helps us to hear and see Him clearly... restoring us, aligning us, and when we are recalibrated to His heart -- we are able to cultivate the gifts He has given us and furthermore fulfill the Great Commission for the nations to come to Christ Jesus.

While establishing houses of prayer, hosting worship events, equipping worship leaders is a portion of the First Love Movement, we know that it is only a small puzzle to the full vision the Lord has given to us.

The Lord has given us a vision to purchase property to create a retreat center where pastors, missionaries, and laborers in the field can come to rest, recalibrate, cultivate, and create with the Lord. The center will also be an equipping center for creatives to release what the Lord has given them through painting, leather crafting, sewing, (etc.) as well as agriculture in forms of aqua and hydroponics, and creating a food forest for sustainability on the center grounds.

RETURN & RECALIBRATE || 24/7 Prayer Chapel: a Place to Return to the Lord -- have the opportunity to get quiet before the Lord with chapel open 24/7. We envision having housing and cabins for missionaries and pastors to hear from the Lord and rest.

CULTIVATE & CREATE || Farming and cultivating the land in addition to using hydro and aquaponics. This will enable us to grow fresh, diverse foods with higher yields and higher qualities. Training and equipping, giving opportunities to those without opportunities to learn a trade in a healthy environment. Creating A Space for Creatives and Training Ground where people are trained and groomed to be their God-created self through music, arts, and entrepreneurial training. Schooling will include: house of prayer training, worship and intercession, creating healthy communities, music and sound engineering, video and media, sewing and clothing, dance, art, cooking, leather making, holistic health and lifestyle, farming and agriculture, woodworking.

As 2021 closes, and 2022 begins we want to extend our gratitude to you all. We would not have continued running this race if it was not for your prayers and encouragement.

We ask that you would keep us in prayer for the First Love Movement: direction on what the Lord is calling us to do in this year. Also, pray for the Retreat Center, for location and for the hands and feet to partner with us in bringing this vision into fruition.

May your life abound in His great love!
The Prinsloo Family