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Dr. Creflo Dollar: Yield to Love

by: Dr. Creflo Dollar

Love and selfishness are the two greatest forces in life. A person chooses to walk in one or the other every day. What many people call love really isn’t love at all. Real love—which is agape love or the God kind of love—is unconditional, limitless, selfless and is not based on emotions. It is extremely tolerant.

Unfortunately, most people operate in selfishness. They live in human, emotional love, which has limits, is conditional, requires pre-qualification and has to be loved before it can love. Selfishness is the root of all sin, which is based in fear. As a result, our society is experiencing a tremendous amount of lawlessness, perversion and sin.

Families are being destroyed because people are engaging in human, emotional love rather than taking the time to learn about and develop in agape love. Selfishness in the home can creep up in so many subtle ways, particularly between a husband and wife. If you are married, here’s a newsflash—it’s not all about you! Everything in life should not focus around you and your needs, but rather the needs of your spouse. It is important to find balance and compromise within relationships in order to maintain peace in the home. You can kick selfishness out of your home. How? Yield to love.

Jesus gave two commandments that are the foundational principles for every commandment in the Bible: “…love the Lord thy God with all of thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind… love thy neighbor as thyself” (Matthew 22:7,39). When you keep the law of love, you fulfill all of the laws written in the Bible. Have you made the decision to walk in love so that you will fulfill Jesus’ commandment and allow God’s spiritual principles to work in your life? Or have you chosen to operate in your own way of doing things?

Things don’t just happen. Life is a series of decisions that ultimately determine your future. One very important decision every person should make is to be an expression of God’s love on the earth.

There are two laws that govern life: the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus, which is love; and the law of sin and death, which is selfishness (Romans 8:2). Like curtains on a curtain rod, your deliverance, answered prayers, healing and faith all hang on the rod of love.

If you are not walking in God’s agape love, then you are limiting what God can do in your life. I encourage you to take the love test by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. After reading this portion of Scripture, you will know to what extent you have—or have not—yielded your life to love.

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Creflo Dollar: Being A Champion

by: Creflo Dollar

Have you ever embarked on something you believed you were supposed to do but then stopped once you experienced a little opposition? Giving up may seem like the easiest route to take when difficulties arise, but perseverance will lead to a great victory if you stay focused on your goal. You can be a champion in the midst of challenges.

I recall watching two of the biggest college football rivals, the University of California and Stanford University, play in what is known only as The Big Game in 1982. With four seconds left on the clock in the final quarter of the game and Stanford leading 20—19 over California, it looked like California didn’t have a chance to win. Everyone thought that Stanford had won the game, including their own band, which began to come out on the field to celebrate even though the game hadn’t been officially called by the referees. Yet, the California Golden Bears persevered by plowing through tackle after tackle and then through the opponents’ marching band to score the winning touchdown! If California had allowed the obstacles and marching band to get in the way of reaching their goal, they would never have won the game 25—20 or performed one of the greatest plays in all of sports history.

What obstacles are you allowing to hinder you from pursuing your goals? Better yet, what goals have you set? When a new year begins, most people set goals such as losing weight, starting a business or spending more time with family. Within a few weeks, however, they cave in and quit. But when you have God and the knowledge of the Word inside of you, nothing is impossible for you to accomplish.

It’s time for you to step out of your comfort zone and set goals that you have been too afraid to pursue. Do you want to start your own business, further your education, or get out of debt? After you have thought of a few goals that you want to obtain, write them down. Habakkuk 2:2–3 (AMP) says, “…Write the vision and engrave it so plainly upon tablets that everyone who passes may [be able to] read [it easily and quickly] as he hastens by. For the vision is yet for an appointed time and it hastens to the end [fulfillment]; it will not deceive or disappoint. Though it tarry, wait [earnestly] for it, because it will surely come….”

Once your goals are written out, set a timeline of when you want to reach them, such as one month, three months, six months or a year. Celebrate small steps. For example, if your goal is to lose a certain amount of weight or pay off one of your debts by a particular date and you reach your goal, do something nice for yourself. Don’t worry if you don’t reach a certain goal by the specified time. Just reevaluate the goal, the steps you are taking to reach it, and then set a new target date. Place your list of goals in a place where you’ll be able to see it every day like on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror so you’ll have a constant reminder. Then go after these goals diligently.

The most important tool in obtaining your victory is having confidence in God and in yourself. Think about the football players for the University of California. They could have given up when there were only four seconds left in the game, but they had confidence in themselves that they could win the game, and they did. Now think of how much more you can accomplish knowing that God is on your side!

No matter how things appear, don’t allow circumstances or situations to move you from trusting in God (Psalm 16:8). Your confidence in Him will bring you great reward (Hebrews 10:35) and with diligence, patience and a can–do attitude, you too can be a champion in life!

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Creflo Dollar: Rising Above Your Emotions

by: Creflo Dollar

A quick glance at today’s headline news will reveal the emotional state of people everywhere. From suicide bombings to other crimes of passion such as murder and rape, out–of–control emotions play a large role in people’s decision–making processes. Their choices are affecting others in powerful, yet negative, ways. It is easy to see why God wants you to have complete mastery over your emotions.

Too often people allow their emotions to govern their lives. The problem with leading an emotionally–charged existence is that it will cause you to make decisions that will lead you away from the will of God. While He created you to have feelings, they were never intended to control you or disturb your peace of mind.

Emotions are feelings on the inside of you that are designed to move you either toward or away from the will of God for your life. Positive emotions will move you toward a closer relationship with the Father. But emotions such as depression, anger, anxiety, bitterness and jealousy will hinder what God wants to do in your life.

As a Christian, you have authority over your feelings; you don’t have to be ruled by them. Jesus demonstrated this on a consistent basis. Throughout His ministry, He had plenty of opportunities to allow His emotions to get Him off track and lead Him away from the will of God for His life. He was misunderstood, falsely accused, scorned and had to endure the suffering of the cross. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He was presented with one of His greatest tests—to either abandon His journey to the cross or fulfill what He came to the earth to do. There was so much pressure on Jesus at this time that He even sweated blood out of His pores (Luke 22:44). Now that’s pressure!

Even though the Scripture says that Jesus suffered extreme mental anguish, depression and emotional trauma as He faced His crucifixion and death, He rose above His emotions to embrace what God had called Him to do. If He had not, salvation would not have been made available to you and me. Jesus was God in the flesh, but He was also a man who felt everything that you and I feel in life, both positive and negative. He proved that it is possible to conquer your emotions in the face of the worst kind of circumstances.

Jesus said in Luke 10:19, “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” That means that there is really nothing anyone can do or say to you that has the power to hurt you if you don’t allow it to. The choice is yours. How you respond to emotionally challenging situations determines your victory. By mastering your feelings, you show Satan that you can’t be moved, no matter what he throws at you.

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It’s Confidence: Defeated No More – by: Creflo Dollar

by: Creflo Dollar

Do you ever have days when you just don’t feel confident about yourself? Everyone has moments when they doubt themselves. Despite how you may feel, the truth is that God has something tremendous planned for your life. Although you may experience times of self–doubt, don’t internalize those feelings. Your purpose has nothing to do with how you may feel; but it has everything to do with what God has said about you in His Word. By placing your confidence in Him, and not your own abilities, you will begin to experience His blessings and prosperity in your life.

Low self–esteem and a lack of confidence are not part of God’s plan for your life. Neither is having a defeated attitude. In fact, these are ways in which the enemy attempts to separate you from God and His will for you. Don’t sit idly by while the devil attacks your mind with thoughts of self–doubt. Fight back and cast those kinds of thoughts down by speaking the Word of God, declaring who you are in Christ Jesus. Claim your joy and victory by faith and take back your God–given right to feel secure and confident.

Remember that your mind is the arena of faith. It is the place where you will either win or lose the battle against the devil. The primary method that Satan uses to attack you is with thoughts and suggestions. He may try and play on a past mistake or failure to cause you to feel inadequate or insecure about yourself, but don’t fall for his lies. He is after your confidence and his goal is to get you to doubt God’s love and ability to handle the details of your life. Don’t let him take control. Meditate on God’s promises so that your confidence in Him is boosted. Remind yourself of Romans 8:37 which says, “Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us” (The Amplified Bible).

When you begin to doubt yourself, remember that God does not make mistakes. In fact, He loves you so much that despite your imperfection, His special plan for your life remains. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (New International Version). In due time you will experience the fullness of all that your heavenly Father has prepared for you. When you are confident in God’s love for you, you won’t let insecurity rule your life and you will feel secure about moving forward during challenging times.

When you need comfort, wisdom or an extra confidence boost to make it through the day, utilize the resources that are available to you—prayer, the Word and the Holy Spirit. God has given you the tools you need to defeat Satan every time.

If you are a Believer, you don’t have to be defeated another day. You have authority over the enemy and the ability to defeat low self–esteem and a lack of confidence. As you gain confidence in God and His love for you, you will in turn gain confidence in yourself and the purpose that God has for your life. It will come to pass as you trust Him every step of the way.

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Creflo Dollar: Find Yourself

by: Creflo Dollar

Have you ever read the Bible and wondered how the stories within its pages were relevant to your life and circumstances? I’ve heard people refer to the Bible as a history book full of stories, but in fact, the Bible is much more than that. It is the manual for successful living.

The Bible is your guide book through everything you could possibly experience in life. It is more than just words in black and white. In its contents you will discover the answers to every one of life’s problems and challenges. Even more, when you look into the Word, it will shape your self–image. God wants you to walk, talk, live and function on Earth as He does in Heaven. The Bible gives you the image of God. When you meditate on God’s Word, it will influence how you view yourself and ultimately your outcome in life.

Romans 8:29 says, “For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” You were predestined to become like Jesus Christ! As you find yourself in the Word of God, and discover what God has to say about you, you will begin to renew your mind and walk in the authority that God has given you. You don’t have to look to the world for affirmation, or to find out how to make it through this life. God has provided you with His Word which will completely reshape your identity.

Knowing who you are from the Word of God and acting on what you learn is a key to conforming to the image of God. James 1:23, 24 describes the man who looks into the Word but doesn’t allow it to move him to action. It says, “For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.” When you look into the Word of God, you will discover your true identity. For this reason, God expects you to reflect it in your behavior.

When you experience challenging circumstances and situations, don’t submit to them and accept that things have to stay that way. During troubling times, pick up your Bible and find out how God wants you to respond. The Holy Spirit will guide you into an understanding of the Word so that you will know how to apply it to your situation. The Scriptures are the guiding light to peace, understanding and so much more.

Growing into your identity as defined by the Bible is a process that takes time, so don’t beat yourself up when you miss it. Even though Jesus was the Son of God, He still had to grow up in the things of God. The first step was to see Himself as God saw Him. Jesus located Himself in the Scriptures and aligned His life with what was written about Him. We must do the same in our own lives.

There were people referenced in the Bible who experienced emotions and mindsets that are similar to what people face today. David declared in Psalm 119:105 that, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” The Word can provide the clarity you seek. It will show you who you really are and give you the strength to make the right decisions in life. Even though David had a great destiny ahead of him, he dealt with circumstances that could have stopped him if he allowed them to; but David knew who he was and he knew his God. As a result, he was able to always come out on top.

I encourage you to allow the Word to shape your identity. Begin to take time every day to meditate on what God has said about you. Trust in His Word and use it to find out who you really are.

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Creflo Dollar: A Giving Heart

by: Creflo Dollar

I remember a time in my life when I really learned a lesson about the importance of giving. One Christmas, God told me to sow my entire paycheck into the lives of my family members. It was one of the greatest, and most challenging, acts of obedience for me and it led to a breakthrough in my thinking. It ultimately confirmed the truth of God’s Word in regards to sowing seeds and reaping a harvest. It is a lesson every Believer must learn. Cultivating a heart that is willing and obedient where giving is concerned, positions you to receive the abundance of blessings God has promised you in His Word.

I challenge you to evaluate this aspect of your character. Are you a cheerful giver, or do you give with reluctance? The Word says God loves a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:7). Why? Because giving cheerfully demonstrates that your heart is in your giving. It shows you don’t give just out of obligation, but because you love God. This is the kind of giving that gets results.

Understand that God works through relationships. He will bless you through other people. The provision and favor you need will come as a result of God moving through someone else. So anything you possess, such as your time, resources, finances or words of encouragement, you should freely give to others. Sharing your blessings with other people sets you up to receive the same things.

Genesis 8:22 says, “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” This law of seedtime and harvest governs the Kingdom of God. For this reason, you must not selfishly hoard what you receive. Instead, get in the flow of God’s system so you can constantly be in a position to receive and give back.

Did you know that your simple act of giving has the power to multiply your blessings? You can end up receiving far more than what was given to you. The Bible declares, “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:24, 25, NIV). Don’t judge your giving as losing something. When you give, you actually sow an expression of love into another person’s life. God is obligated, by His Word, to return it to you in abundance.

When you give, make sure your heart is willing and obedient, as I stated earlier. This means giving freely and without conditions. “I’ll take you to work and pick you up, only if you pay for gas:” This attitude hinders the manifestation of your blessings when its time for others to give to you. God takes into account every act of sincerity and love. He is looking at whether you always give with strings attached, or if you don’t care if you ever get anything in return. He will judge you according to your deeds and motives.

First John 3:17, 18, in the New International Version declares, “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” Don’t think that sowing or giving to someone comes only in the form of money. Any seed you sow with a loving, giving heart will reap a harvest. It doesn’t have to be financial. The words you speak, and your actions, are also seeds.

“Whatever a man sows, he will also reap” (Galatians 6:7). You will reap a harvest of joy if you sow joy. You will reap a harvest of peace if you sow peace. Love is the key to experiencing fulfillment and satisfaction and should be the motivation behind every seed you sow. When you sow into another’s life, you are, in essence, sowing God into their lives as well.

Working to get your heart right where giving is concerned is a continual process. It involves aligning your motives with the Word and changing your thinking regarding loving others the way God commands. You will be challenged to overcome your flesh, just like I was when God spoke to me to sow my paycheck; however, if you obey His instructions, the return will be more than anything you could imagine.

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Creflo Dollar: Take Immediate Action

by: Creflo Dollar

“I’m just not ready to change; I want to get some things together before I take the plunge; I still have time to make a decision.” Have you heard these excuses before? Maybe you or someone you know needs to make some life changes, but keeps putting them off for a more convenient time. If you are serious about change, however, you can’t wait until all conditions are favorable. Instead of continuing to put it on the back burner, make change a priority. Once you know an area of your life needs to be transformed, take immediate action!

I’ve discovered that procrastination will quench your efforts to make the necessary changes in your life. Procrastination is putting off for tomorrow what you know you need to do today. It is one of the most frequently used tools of the enemy to stop you from making progress. He knows if he can just get you to continually make excuses as to why you can’t take immediate action, you will remain in the same situation. The more passive you are in taking control of your destiny, the harder it will be to break into what God has for you. He is not going to do the leg work of making changes in your life; that is your job. The Holy Spirit is your Helper, but you must initiate the process.

Three reasons why people procrastinate are indecisiveness, perfectionism and laziness. Indecisiveness is when you refuse to make a decision. Usually, when someone is indecisive it is because they haven’t settled within themselves that one particular option would be more beneficial than another. When you are indecisive about changing certain areas of your life, it is usually because you aren’t convinced God’s way is better than your way of doing things. It could also be you fear the unknown, or that you will have to give up something enjoyable or comfortable for you. Indecisiveness will paralyze you and keep you from moving forward into what God has for you.

The second reason for procrastination is perfectionism. This describes the person who says all the conditions in his or her life must be perfect before changing (Ecclesiastes 11:4). It’s the person who feels they need to get their life together before accepting Jesus, or feels their bank account balance has to be a certain amount before giving financially into the Kingdom of God. Being a perfectionist is deceiving because, the reality is, conditions will never be perfect. When it comes to making life changes, it will take stepping out in faith, even when inward and outward conditions are not the most favorable.

Finally, there is the issue of plain old laziness. Some people procrastinate because they don’t want to put forth the effort or discipline it takes to change. Being lazy is a guaranteed path to failure (Ecclesiastes 10:18). Anything worth having comes by exerting much effort. The truth is it will take hard work and diligence to change in certain areas. If you aren’t up for the task, you might as well forget about getting results.

One thing most procrastinators have in common is they fail to realize the uncertainty of life. Too often, people put off doing what they know they should do, thinking tomorrow is automatically promised; but it is not. In Luke 12:18—20, a rich man boasted of the fact that he possessed an abundance of material wealth. He put his security in his possessions, and his opulent lifestyle. But to his surprise, God required his soul of him that night. The decision to follow the Lord and trust Him should have been made while he had the opportunity.

Don’t allow your life story to reflect that of the man whose soul was required of him. Develop a sense of urgency about the things in your life you know you need to change. Is it your finances, your relationships with your parents or spouse, an aspect of your character that is hindering your spiritual growth, or the decision to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life? No matter what it is, don’t put off for tomorrow what you should do today. Don’t allow procrastination to rob you of God’s best for your life. Take immediate action and begin living a more productive life.

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Creflo Dollar: What’s Your Sign?

by: Creflo Dollar

I’m sure a myriad of people have asked you the above question. You can’t go many places without someone talking about Zodiac signs and horoscopes. They’re literally everywhere—newspapers, magazines, mini—books, and other publications. You can probably remember times you spent reading your horoscope, hoping to discover something about your future. You’ve heard theories about particular Zodiac signs on songs, in movies, on the radio, etc. Now you may ask, “What’s wrong with it? It’s all just fun.”

Have you noticed that people who live by horoscopes never have any real results from them? The origin of astrology can be traced back to ancient Babylonia. The earliest extant of Babylonian astrology text is the Enuma Anu Enlil, referring to false gods Anu and Enlil (Wikipedia). Although the Babylonians have influenced our current culture, many of their customs involved the worship of other gods; using science, signs, and wonders as a means of explaining the complexities of the universe.

The Bible describes how God’s people got involved in idolatry and witchcraft because it was popular. Witchcraft is trying to obtain God’s promises through an avenue other than the Word. Christians have adopted this custom because they haven’t read the Bible to find out how they can receive the promises of God. As a result, they look for other ways to achieve what they want.

If you’re a Believer who dabbles in the world of horoscopes, turn away from it, and make a change today! Don’t get involved in the witchcraft of today’s world. Renew your mind with the Word of God, and allow that to be the driving force of your future.

These are things we must do in order to grow spiritually. We have to make a decision to live by the Word of God, and avoid other avenues to get the good things He has planned for us. He has a purpose and plan for your life, and there’s no sign that can predict your future. You can’t get that information from anyone except God, who created all things.

Astrology will never tell you your unique purpose. So the next time someone asks you, “What’s your sign?,” tell them, I define myself as a Christian, not by the alignment of the stars. My identity comes from the One who created the stars!

Scripture References: Psalm 139:14, Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 49:1, Romans 8:29

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Creflo Dollar: Speak the Word Over Your Children!

by: Creflo Dollar

One of the greatest gifts God has given me is my children. I have five children—three girls and two boys—and each of them are very special to me. I will admit, raising them has not been the easiest task, but it has by far been the single most rewarding experience of my life. Of all my roles, being a husband and father are without a doubt my most enjoyable roles.

If you have children, you most certainly know how startling it can be to watch your children go from always wanting to be around you, to being independent and wanting to do their own thing. Many people find this transition hard to bear. If you are like me, you have probably found yourself wondering, why can’t they just go back to being babies: it was much easier then! However, whether we want to face it or not, our children eventually grow up. So instead of attempting to avoid the obvious, we should seize the time we have with them, and teach them the values they are going to need to be successful adults.

The Bible advises parents to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. However, once our children have reached adulthood, like us, they will be required to answer to God of their own free will. Our job is to ensure we do our absolute best to teach them the ways of God. We must ensure they have a sense of respect, character, and integrity. Since the Lord has given us 18 years to accomplish this goal, we must do as much as we can, while we can.

My oldest daughter is in college now, and I cannot begin to tell you how much of a transition this was for me. I was comfortable with her being home, and now she is in college and starting her own life. But rather than worry about her or overstep my boundaries as her father, I pray for her. Although no parent is perfect, with the help of the Holy Spirit, I can truly say I am pleased with the instruction and guidance I have given her. I trust God to perform the Word I have declared over her, and am confident she will excel in every area of her life.

Whether you are a parent, a grandparent raising your grandchildren, or have plans of becoming a parent, take solace in knowing that God covers and protects your children. If and when they do things you may not understand, do not curse them by speaking negatively about them; instead, release the Word over them. The Word will heal, protect, and cause them to be all God has ordained them to be. God’s Word prospers everywhere it is sent. When the Word is spoken over your children, it will accomplish God’s will for their lives.

Scripture References: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:3-5, Isaiah 55:10-12

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Creflo Dollar: Winning in Battle

by: Creflo Dollar

There is no point in trying to avoid battles because, in life, they are inevitable. As Christians, we are guaranteed to experience affliction, persecution, adversity, and trials. However, God has promised us absolute victory in every situation we face. Our job is to fight the good fight of faith and remain steadfast where God’s Word is concerned. By refusing to be moved from what God has said in the Bible, activating our faith, and rising up in the authority invested in us through Jesus Christ, we can walk out of any battle triumphant.

Many times, the dilemmas we find ourselves in have nothing to do with the devil; but, they have everything to do with the bad choices we have made. When we refuse to follow God’s instructions and do things His way, we can end up going through unnecessary affliction and hardship. But even when this happens, God’s love is in hot pursuit of us. His grace is His willingness to get involved in our situations and circumstances. We can have confidence He is standing by to help us, even when we make senseless mistakes.

How you handle yourself in the midst of the battle makes the difference. One of the most important things we can do is be mindful of the power of words. Second Corinthians 4:13 says, “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.” Whatever you believe, you must speak. Actually, what is in your heart in abundance will come out of your mouth eventually and make known what you really believe anyway. As it relates to the Believer, our faith is evident by what we say. If we claim the promise of God that says we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, we demonstrate our belief first and foremost by declaring it.

Using the Word of God during spiritual battles is guaranteed to get results. It is the sword of the Spirit and will cut to pieces the snares of the enemy. Whatever is coming against you, find out what God says and put it in your mouth. When you speak what you believe, you send a message to the devil that says you are fighting back and you are winning.

Verse 15 of that same chapter reveals another important key to victory in battle, “For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” I don’t know about you, but I need God to get involved in my battles! This scripture clearly says that when we actively engage the power of thanksgiving by giving God thanks for everything He has done and for who He is, it releases His grace, which is His unmerited favor. It’s not that we deserve it, but He loves us so much. He can’t help but intervene when we use the big gun of thanksgiving as a weapon.

I want to encourage you to remain immovable when you’re going through a tough time. Trouble won’t last always. You have been equipped with God’s Word, which is more than enough to fight off anything the devil throws at you. You win!

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