. . . he will have whatever he says (Mark 11:23)

Here is a powerful truth for the victorious Christian: What we believe after we pray is just as important as what we believe when we pray. This principle is also true in ministry(what we believe after we minister is just as important as what we believe when we minister).It is important to not withdraw faith after prayer or ministry. The devil wants us to curse the good seeds that have been sown by tempting us to speak unbelief concerning what has just been done. Certainly we can find areas where we can improve, but we must avoid negative, concluding conclusions that can undo much of the good that happened. Jesus cursed the fig tree in Mark 11. The next morning “they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.” This tells us two things. First, our influence in prayer and ministry starts in the unseen (in the roots); thus, outward results (whether circumstances or feelings) should not be used to measure success or failure. Secondly, Jesus’ words cursed the fig tree. We need to know that our words are powerful, and that they can bless or curse spiritual seeds and “trees” around us. So what do we say after we pray or after we minister? The wise believer says, “I refuse to withdraw my faith. God did great things. His word will not return void” (see Isaiah55:11).

Declare: I radically thank God after I pray or minister. I refuse to curse through unbelieving declarations what has been done. I maintain and speak my faith; thus I see a greater harvest.