The Bless Five Tool – Praying with Kingdom Authority
Episode Overview
In this episode, Brian and Corey introduce the Bless Five tool, a practical and powerful way to incorporate declarative prayer into your disciple-making rhythms. This tool helps believers move beyond traditional intercessory prayer to pray with the authority and faith that Jesus invites us to as agents of the Kingdom of God.
Key Takeaways:
What Is the Bless Five Tool?
Simple Concept:
Choose 5 people who don’t yet know Jesus.
Pray for them 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Two Aspects:
Practical Application: Commit to consistent, focused prayer.
Declarative Prayer: Learn to pray blessings and speak the truth of the Kingdom of God over others.
Declarative Prayer vs. Intercessory Prayer
Intercessory Prayer: Asking God to intervene or provide for someone. Example: “God, please help my friend find peace.”
Declarative Prayer: Praying with the authority Jesus has given, declaring blessings over people. Example: “I bless you with peace today in the name of Jesus.”
Jesus calls us to pray with this authority as agents of the Kingdom (Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 10).
Why Declarative Prayer Matters
It reflects our identity as children of God and ambassadors of His Kingdom.
It aligns with Jesus’ ministry, where He commanded healing and spoke the Kingdom into reality (e.g., “Get up and walk”).
It moves prayer from a passive “asking” posture to an active “declaring” posture of faith.
How to Use the Bless Five Tool
Step 1: Write down 5 people to pray for. These could be family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors.
Step 2: Pray blessings over them daily. Example prayers:
“I bless [name] with peace today in the name of Jesus.”
“I bless [name] with hope in this difficult situation.”
“I bless [name] with creativity and favor in their workplace.”
Step 3: Move from praying for people to praying with people. When someone shares a challenge, offer to bless them in that moment.
A Simple Framework for Blessings
If you’re unsure how to start, use this B.L.E.S.S. acrostic to guide your prayers:
B - Body: Health, strength, and protection.
L - Labor: Work, provision, and purpose.
E - Emotional: Joy, peace, and hope.
S - Social: Relationships, family, and community.
S - Spiritual: Salvation, faith, and encounter with God.
Examples in Scripture
Luke 10: Jesus tells His disciples to declare peace over a household.
Acts 3: Peter declares healing to the beggar: “In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
Matthew 28: Jesus commissions His followers with all authority, sending them to make disciples.
Why This Matters:
When we pray blessings with faith and Kingdom authority, we partner with God to see His will done on earth as it is in heaven. The Bless Five tool empowers ordinary people to pray boldly, consistently, and effectively for those who don’t yet know Jesus.
🔗 Access the Bless Five Tool: kcunderground.org/toolkit
