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Revealed Prayers

Prayer no. 33 · Theme D

I Am Set Above and Not Beneath

If thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, […] the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth

Deuteronomy 28:1 (KJV)

Introduction

God did not create you for mediocrity but for distinction. Being “above” is not about crushing others; it is about showing wisdom, skill, and grace in everything you do. The excellent spirit that rested on Daniel can rest on you as well. It equips you to rise above competition, overcome obstacles, and carry God’s glory where others have given up. This promise walks hand in hand with obedience: the one who listens to God is lifted by God.

30 “I Am” Declarations

The first 10 declarations

Read them out loud, slowly.

  1. I am the head and not the tail, according to the promise of my God.
  2. I am called to listen to the voice of the Lord, and that listening lifts me up.
  3. I am the carrier of a spirit of excellence that sets me apart in everything I undertake.
  4. I am a channel through which God displays His glory in my generation.
  5. I am a living reflection of God’s excellence on earth.
  6. I am someone whose success glorifies God rather than feeding my ego.
  7. I am free from every fear of failure or rejection.
  8. I am unshaken by the judgments of others, for God has chosen me.
  9. I am protected from every spirit of stagnation, limitation, or delay.
  10. I am kept from the snares of unfair competition.

+ 20 more declarations in the book

The heart of the prayer

Prayer

Lord, You promised to make me the head and not the tail. I receive this word with gratitude and with a heart that wants to obey You. Put on me the excellent spirit You placed in Daniel: wisdom, integrity, and a love for work well done. Keep me from pride when You lift me up, and from fear when I am opposed. Open the roads that are closed, place me in the right place at the right time, and let my success bring You glory before everyone around me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Key Line

I am the head and not the tail: God sets me above so that my life may glorify Him.

Theme D

Prosperity, Provision & Abundance