It's a brand new year and a brand new day. Let us seize every opportunity that this presents us, fully laying hold to everything that according to the word of God, legitimately belongs to us. Too often as children of the Most High we have failed to walk in the fullness of our royal heritage and all that it affords. We are The King's children yet in many areas we've lived way beneath our privileges.

We have settled for far less than what was rightfully ours because in some cases we either did not know or did not really believe that we could have all that God has said we could have. As a result, we have left both natural and spiritual blessings laying unclaimed. Good health, financial stability, new businesses, strong relationships, healthy families, job opportunities, peace of mind, joy, hope, restful sleep, and so much more has simply been left in a spiritual storage bin with a sign on it that says "Unclaimed Belongings" .

But I declare that 2015 is the year that we are "Claiming Our Territory". This is the year that we shall walk on new ground. Just as God promised Moses, He promises us today, "Every place the sole of your foot treads will be yours. Your territory will extend from the wilderness to Lebanon and from the Euphrates River to the Mediterranean Sea" (Deut.11:25). In other words, our territory extends deep and wide.

So, don't wait until Sunday to recite the Life's declaration. I want you to say these words every single day. "I am a Believer. I can do what God said I could do. I can have what God said I could have. I will become what God said I would become. Because I am a Fearless Believer!"

Now let's go boldly and claim everything that God has for us. Happy New Year!

THE LIFE OFFICES 

HAVE MOVED!

Happy New Year!!!

Praise God for a new year of His awesome love, grace, and mercy towards us and our marriages. 

Here are 31 Marriage Tips to help strengthen our marriages for this year and the years to come!

31 Marriage Tips

1. Keep God at the center of your marriage
2. Fight with your husband, not against him
3. Forgive each other quickly
4. Carve time out of busy schedules to spend together
5. Put each other before your pride
6. Communicate with loving respect
7. Don't say things you'll regret. Ever.
8. Don't give up on your marriage
9. Pray for each other often
10. Pray together
11. Don't measure your spouse by a list of expectations
12. Give more than you're given
13. Trust God for your reward when you endure trials
14. Cultivate your friendship
15. Encourage more than you nag
16. Speak highly of each other
17. Speak highly to each other
18. Let go of the past and look forward together
19. Offer grace to each other
20. Do little things that say, "I love you."
21. Kiss each other often
22. Don't ignore your spouses need for physical intimacy
23. Address problems before they become a serious issue
24. Stop keeping score of everything, like "who forgave who last..."
25. Keep unity in mind - put we before me
26. Let go of your anger and communicate with a cool head
27. Speak life to each other with words of encouragement
28. Respect each other with both your words and your actions
29. Live with an attitude of gratitude
30. Smile more - stress less
31. Always say "I love you," even-and especially if-you've had a bad day

Excerpt from the blog: The Time-Warp Wife

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Come join the Health Ministry for a time of healing, deliverance and restoration on Saturday, January 17th from 10 am to noon at The Life, 12680 Darby Brook Court Woodbridge VA 22192.

This month we will discuss how our whole health (body, soul and spirit) has already been accomplished through the atonement. Healing is a done deal, and is available to us now exactly the same as forgiveness of sins. Because we are already healed, believers can lead a healthy prosperous life. 

*Please note this has been moved from Saturday, January 10th

THE HELPS MINISTRY NEEDS YOU!!!

Do you have a servant's heart, one that desires to serve God's people and have a true passion for what you are doing?  Do you have a charismatic smile, charming personality, desire to know that God's people are free to worship in comfort, want to see that anyone needing a ride to church is provided for or have a professional background in health care or just want to be there to assist in the care for a person in need of medical attention?  Then there is a ministry with your name on it!!!

GREETERS MINISTRY- the warm loving smiling faces that" WELCOME YOU TO THE LIFE" regardless of the weather outside they are at the doors!!

SERVICE TECHNICIANS - more than just showing you where to sit but there to support your needs while in service.

BISHOP POSSE - Young men and ladies that have answered the call to serve wherever they are needed in the Church.

PARKING LOT MINISTRY - Ensuring your safety in and out of the parking lot and watching your vehicles while you are in service.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY - Providing transportation to service for those who desire to come but have no ride, also supporting the ministry at various functions where transportation is required.

HEALTH CARE MINISTRY - Dedicated professionals and volunteers that provide accurate assistance in the event of a medical emergency or need.

SECURITY MINISTRY - "The Silent Watchers" maintaining a vigilance on the wall.

We are the HELPS ministry here at New Life and if any of the above ministry has sparked something in you to serve God's people, then please contact Minister Hammond at (703) 490 7155 or lhammond@thelifedc.org.