[Music] what do you do when you're drowning in doubt when the weight of life is pressing down on you crushing your spirit breaking your confidence where do you turn some people run to friends some look for distractions some just sink into their despair convinced there's no way out but there is a way and that way has A name God Psalms 50:15 says call on me in the day of trouble I will deliver you Jeremiah 33:3 declares call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know it
sounds simple call on God but let's be honest it's not always easy to do because when life shakes Us when fear grips us when things don't go as planned our first instinct is often to run anywhere but to God but hear this God is already there he's not a God who arrives late he's not on his way he is ever presentent he was there when Daniel stood in the Lion's Den he was there when Moses faced the Red Sea he was there when David stared down Goliath and he is here right now with you think
back look at your past can't you see his fingerprints all over your life that relationship that almost broke you but didn't that job that drained the life out of you but you walked away Stronger that accident that sickness that Dark Night of the Soul where the worst could have happened but it didn't you didn't survive those things alone that was God but here's the real question are you waiting on God or is he waiting on you because the truth is God is ready ready to move ready to help ready to Answer he said in Jeremiah
29:11 I know the plans I have for you plans to prosper you and not to harm you plans to give you a hope in a future that promise is real that promise is for you but you have to believe it you have to stand firm on his word because he has already said do not fear for I am with you Isaiah 41:10 I will strengthen you and help you whatever you asked for in prayer Believe that you have received it and it will be yours mark 11:24 those aren't just words they are guarantees so what's
stopping you why do we run to others first when Trouble Comes why do we seek human validation before seeking divine intervention when you're standing before your Goliath when you're staring into the face of the Impossible don't run to people run to God call on him he is the strength for the weak the hope for the Hopeless the comfort for the Brokenhearted and he never sleeps he never Slumbers he never ignores his children for God so loved the world so loved you that he sent his only son so that you would never be alone so that
you could call on him in every moment in Every season and know this he understands Jesus knows what pain feels like he knows exhaustion he knows sorrow betrayal and heartbreak you're not calling on a distant deity you're calling on a God who feels what you feel sees what you see and loves you beyond measure so call on him for healing call on him when you're Desperate call on him in times of trouble but also call on him in in times of Peace when the bills are paid when your family is thriving when the sun is
shining call on him then too because gratitude fuels Faith call on him to say thank you call on him to say it's only because of you Jesus call on him to give him the glory he deserves and when the storm comes when the doubt Creeps in when the enemy Whispers that you're alone shut that lie down and call on God he is already there and he is waiting for you imagine this you're standing in the middle of your storm the waves are crashing the winds are howling every sign around you is telling you to be
afraid to doubt to give up but instead of bowing to fear instead of giving in to Frustration you lift your hands and declare thank you Lord for my breakthrough sounds radical doesn't it but that is exactly where the power of faith lies praising God in advance don't wait until the blessing arrives thank him now don't wait until the miracle is in your hands praise him now because when you do you shift your Focus you take your eyes off the problem and fix them on the problem solver see the enemy wants to drown you in worry
stress and fear he wants you so consumed by your struggles that you forget the greatness of the god you serve but when you praise the Lord in advance you send a message loud and clear this situation is not bigger than My God yes the pain is real yes the struggle is heavy yes life is throwing curveballs you never expected but Jesus Christ he is greater when you praise God Before the Breakthrough you're making a bold declaration my faith is in you Lord not in my circumstances my trust is in your power not in my Problems
my joy comes from you not from what I see let me remind you of Paul and Silas they were locked up in prison chains on their feet walls around them guards watching their every move but instead of complaining instead of crying out in despair they worshiped acts 16:25 to 26 says around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the other prisoners were Listening to them suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken at once all the prison doors flew open and everyone's chains came
loose did you catch that their praise brought the Breakthrough not their complaining not their worrying not their reasoning their praise so I challenge you today if your finances are tight praise God in advance if your heart is broken praise God in advance if the diagnosis isn't good praise God in advance if you don't see a way out praise God in advance because he is still moving he is still working he is still bigger than anything standing in your way and when you praise him before the break through you set the stage for the Miraculous get
ready because suddenly things will shift suddenly doors will open suddenly chains will fall Praise Him in Advance your Victory is on the way have you ever felt surrounded like the walls are closed cling in the enemy is advancing and you're standing in the middle of a battle you never asked for in that Moment when fear grips you when doubt Whispers when your strength is failing there is a weapon far more powerful than you realize praise yes praise because when you lift up your voice and declare the goodness of God even in the darkest Valley something
shifts something Breaks the atmosphere changes when you praise God despite the battle he steps in and fights for you now let's be real praising God isn't always easy there will be days when your heart is heavy when the weight of life is pressing down on you days when you don't feel like worshiping when the struggle seems bigger than your faith but listen to me those are the Moments When Praise is most powerful because if you can praise God in the fire you will find him to be your Shield your Fortress your Defender when you praise
him in the storm you will see him calm the Raging Seas praise is not just a response to Victory it is the key to Victory and today I want want to show you why praise must be a priority in Your life one praise shifts your focus from the problem to the problem solver When Trials hit it's easy to let them consume your mind fear takes over worry sets in but praise realigns your perspective it reminds you that your God is bigger than your circumstances praise magnifies the Lord not the problem it silences fear and replaces
it with Faith the enemy wants you trapped in anxiety drowning in doubt but when you praise you are saying I refuse to be defeated my God is greater number two praise invites the presence of God the Bible says God inhabits the Praises of his people Psalm 22:3 that means when you praise you're not just singing words into the air you are creating a space for God to dwell you are opening the door for him To move in your life in your home in your situation where God's presence is chains are broken peace Reigns miracles happen
if you want to experience the presence of God in your life start by making Praise Your Daily Language number three praise drives out the enemy Darkness cannot exist where light shines the presence of God and the presence of the enemy cannot Coexist when you fill your home your car your heart with praise the devil has no choice but to flee every time you lift up a Hallelujah every time you declare the name of Jesus you are pushing back the forces of Darkness praise is a spiritual weapon it tears down strongholds breaks generational curses and releases
Victory into your life number four praise clears the Clutter and makes Room for God's blessings life can get messy the noise of the world the weight of responsibilities the distractions that pull you away from God it all creates spiritual clutter but praise clears the way it declutters your heart your mind your soul when you worship you are making room for God to fill you to bless you to lead You you are choosing to surrender everything that is weighing you down and making space for his Joy his peace and his provision to flow freely in your
life so today no matter where you are whether you're on the Mountaintop or in the valley choose to praise praise him in the good times Praise Him in the hard times praise him when you feel strong praise him when you feel Weak because your breakthrough is in your praise your deliverance is in your praise your Victory is in your praise lift your voice give him the glory watch what he will do what if I told you that your greatest weapon isn't in your hands but in your voice when you praise God you aren't just singing
songs songs or speaking words you are opening the doors of Heaven you are inviting the King of Kings into your situation and when Jesus Christ steps in Everything Changes he is the God of Peace that surpasses all understanding the god of unspeakable joy the god of restoration healing and breakthrough this is the power of praise look through the Bible you'll see it over and over again Miracles happening because of Praise chains breaking prisons Shaking enemies scattering praise isn't just a ritual it's a Divine force that moves mountains and ushers in the presence of God the
Bible declares God inhabits the Praises of his people that means when you lift Your Hands In Worship when you lift your voice in adoration God dwells in that atmosphere his power fills that space that's why victories are won when God's people praise him so let me ask you today who are you praising or rather what are you praising some people pour their adoration into their careers their relationships or their possessions others seek praise for themselves chasing recognition chasing Applause craving validation from the world but hear this God is a jealous God he does not share
his glory he alone is worthy of your highest praise David declared bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me bless His holy name that should be the Cry of your heart praise shouldn't be an afterthought it should be a lifestyle a weapon a declaration of Faith so right now I encourage you praise him in your storm Praise Him in Your waiting praise him when you don't see away out because the moment you do heaven responds I pray that your faith will be strengthened I pray that your spirit will be anchored in
Christ no matter what comes your way stand firm when the enemy comes in like a flood the spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him so Praise Him and watch mountains Move when the storm doesn't stop what do you do what if I told you that the struggle you're facing right now is not meant to break you but to build you that the storm in your life is not a sign of God's absence but of his presence see when most people find themselves in pain pain in hardship in the middle of a
storm the first thing they do is beg God To take it away God remove this problem God make this mountain move but what happens when the mountain doesn't move what happens when you pray and the storm keeps raging I want to submit to you today that in those moments when the Fire doesn't cease when the valley seems endless when the night refuses to break into Dawn your prayer should change instead of asking God take this away start praying God walk with me through it because hear me sometimes God doesn't remove the fire sometimes he walks
through the fire with you look at Shadrach mhach and Abednego three men thrown into a blazing furnace God didn't stop them from being thrown in no he stood with them in the fire look at Daniel cast into a Den of Lions God didn't prevent the fall but he was there with him in the den and what about David Psalm 23 col 4 doesn't say God don't let me go through the valley of the shadow of death no it says even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil
for you are with me you are with me that is the promise Pro God is with You in the fire he's there in the Deep Waters he's there in the battle he's fighting alongside you so hear me if the mountain doesn't move pray for the strength to climb it if the giant Won't Back Down pray for the courage to face it if the burden is too heavy cast it on to the Lord for he will sustain you and when you feel like you're drowning in sorrow like there is no way out like you've reached the
end of Yourself remember you serve a God who makes the impossible possible if you're in a fight right now if you're in a battle know this God is with you and The Battle Belongs to him the only way you will stand firm in the fire the only way you will make it through the storm is if you fully surrender yes surrender not in weakness but in trust pray this Lord if this trial won't Go away walk with me through it if this storm won't cease stand with me in it if I must climb this mountain
give me the strength to take each step be with me Lord and when you pray like that when you shift from Fear to Faith from Panic to trust God will give you the grace to endure and the strength to overcome because he is with you always what if I told you there is a Love so powerful so unshakable that nothing absolutely nothing can separate you from it not pain not loss not failure not even death itself what if I told you there is a love so powerful so unshakable that nothing absolutely nothing can separate you
from it not pain not loss not failure not even death itself that's not just an idea that's Not just wishful thinking that is The Rock Solid truth found in Romans 838-39 where the Apostle Paul boldly declares for I am persuaded Paul didn't say I think he didn't say I hope he said I am persuaded convinced beyond all doubt unwavering in his belief immovable in his faith and what was he persuaded of that neither life nor Death neither angels nor demons neither the present nor the future nor any power in existence can separate us from the
love of God that is found in Christ Jesus let that sink in for a moment because life will try to persuade you otherwise when you're burdened with struggles when you feel like you're drowning in sorrow when you look around and see Nothing but disappointment in those moments the enemy Whispers God has abandoned you but here's the truth God never leaves his love never Fades his presence never weakens Paul wasn't sharing some religious theory he wasn't trying to sell you an idea he wasn't sure of he was speaking from a deep unshakable conviction a conviction built
through Trials through persecution through hardship he was imprisoned beaten chained Shipwrecked and yet he stood firm and declared I am persuaded and today you must make that declaration for yourself when life knocks you down be persuaded that God's love is holding you up when fear grips your heart be persuaded that God's peace is greater when the weight of sin makes you Feel unworthy be persuaded that his grace is sufficient when you feel lost and broken be persuaded that he is your healer faith is not about never facing struggles it's about knowing who holds you through
the struggles so today I urge you let your belief grow let your faith deepen let your confidence in Christ be unshakable because as your faith grows Your perspective shifts you'll no longer be afraid of tomorrow because you know that for you to live is Christ and to die is gain you'll no longer fear death because you know that even Beyond this life a home is prepared for you in heaven so keep the faith even when you feel weak keep the faith even when you feel like you've messed up too many Times keep the faith even
when the storm is Raging keep the faith God is always good he is always faithful he sees your pain he knows your burdens and he is right there ready to carry you through you can trust him you can lean on him you can place your entire hope in him because he loves you beyond measure so much so that he sent his son to die for You so that you might have eternal life that is our anchor that is our unshakable foundation so no matter what you face today stand firm no matter who walks away stand
firm No Matter What Fear Whispers In Your Ear stand firm because if God is for you who can stand against you even when life disappoints you never give up even when the darkness closes in Never give up even when you feel like you can't take another step never give up be persuaded be unwavering be unshakable because nothing nothing can separate you from the love of God are you ready to stand firm when the storm rages because storms will come trials will knock at your door but listen to me when you refuse to give up on
God when You hold on to him even when your strength is failing he will hold you up he will lift you when you can't stand he will calm the chaos in your life but here's the truth your faith must be tested how can you truly trust in God's power if you've never seen him move in the impossible how will your faith stand in the fire if you're not fully convinced Beyond all doubt that he is your deliverer that's why even in your darkest hour even when your prayers feel like Whispers In The Wind even when
you cry out God I need you now you must be persuaded persuaded that he hears you persuaded that he is moving persuaded that he is still the same God of Miracles if God could split the Red Sea for Moses if he could take Joseph from the prison to the Palace if he could stand in the fire with Shadrach mhach And Abednego then why would he not show up for you if he healed the woman who suffered for 12 years then what makes you think your situation is too far gone be persuaded by his word God
is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble Psalm 461 the name of the Lord is a strong Tower the righteous run into it and are safe Proverbs 18:10 fear doubt and despair will try to shake you but when you know who you are in Christ when you are fully convinced that his promises never fail you will not be moved so to the one who feels stuck to the one who is barely holding on hear this Isaiah 41:10 says do not fear for I Am with you do not be dismayed for I am
your God I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand let me ask you something when you take a deep breath when you witness the magnificence of creation the sky stretched out like a masterpiece the oceans roaring with power the mountains Standing Tall how can you not stand in awe how Can you not say Lord How Great Thou Art Psalms 156 declares let everything that has breath praise the Lord that includes you that includes me every heartbeat every breath is an opportunity to glorify God but here's the problem
too many Believers fall into the dangerous trap of being halfway in lukewarm straddling the fence between faith and the World but hear me loud and clear lukewarm Faith leads to spiritual defeat the good news the enemy's fate is already sealed the devil has been sentenced to Eternal damnation but for you you are destined for victory but Destiny requires a decision God has given you free will a choice that is yours alone to make will you fight for Him will you stand as a warrior of Christ armored in faith or will you stand on the sidelines
Paralyzed by fear and doubt make no mistake this is a battle but as Soldiers of Christ we March into every fight knowing we have already won Romans 8:37 tells us we are more than conquerors through him who loved us that's not just a statement it's a battlecry you are not a fallen soldier you're a Victorious Warrior this truth should set a fire in your soul should stir something deep within you To Boldly Proclaim your faith to stand firm against the enemy to fight the good fight and at the core of it all faith faith is
the unshakable trust that God is in control it's believing that no matter the Storm you are in his hands faith is saying though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for you are with me Psalm 23 4 faith is the anchor that holds you steady when the Winds of Life try to shake you and listen to this Faith isn't about having the strength of giants Jesus himself said in Matthew 17:20 that all you need is Faith the size of a mustard seed just a tiny unwavering belief that
God is who he says he is and he will move mountains in your life Hebrews 12:2 reminds us to look unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith he endured the cross he bore the shame he conquered the grave and now he sits on the throne Victorious so if you ever feel like your Faith is too small too weak remember these two things one you only need Faith the size of a mustard seed too your faith must grow and that growth is your responsibility Romans 10:17 declares faith comes by hearing and hearing by the
word of God so dive into his word strengthen your spirit stand firm in your faith and when the world tells you to Fear you tell the world I serve the almighty God he has already won the battle the choice is before you Victory or defeat Faith or fear life or death as for me I choose Victory I choose faith I choose Christ what about you have you ever stood at the edge of a battle you knew you couldn't win a moment when the weight of your circumstances crushed your Spirit when every step forward felt impossible
maybe you're standing there right now facing a mountain too high an enemy too strong a storm too fierce but listen to me carefully You are not alone you have a warrior on your side a mighty champion who does not lose battles God fights for you this is not a Wishful thought it is not a hollow phrase it is a Divine reality when you are too weak to Stand he stands for you when your strength runs out his never does imagine a child standing alone in an arena overwhelmed by towering enemies trembling in fear and then
from the Shadows a champion steps forward one so powerful so Unstoppable that the enemy staggers back in Terror he looks at the child and says You will not fight this battle alone I will fight for you that is your god that is your Defender that is the one who goes before you and today I'm going to share with you exactly how God fights for his people how he moves in ways Beyond human understanding to protect deliver and lead us to Victory and before this message ends we will pray together in the mighty Name of Jesus
calling upon his power to break every chain in your life so watch until the end and open your heart to receive the strength peace and breakthrough that comes when God fights for you the Lord will fight for you the foundation of this truth is found in Exodus 14:14 the Lord will fight for you and You shall hold your peace these words were spoken to the Israelites when they faced an impossible situation trapped between the red sea and an army ready to destroy them fear surrounded them doubt crept into their hearts but God was not silent
he was not distant he was already in motion preparing a miraculous deliverance and my friend that same God is fighting for you Today you may not see it yet you may not understand how but he is working in ways beyond what you can comprehend now let's uncover three powerful truths about how God fights for you when life becomes overwhelming when the battle rages when fear grips your heart God declares a promise over you fear not for I am with you be not dismay for I am your God I will strengthen you yes I will help
you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand Do you see that God does not stand idly by while you struggle he strengthens you he helps you he upholds you protection does not mean we will never face hardship it means the hardship will never destroy us it means we are shielded even in the fire think of a warrior standing behind an unbreakable Shield The arrows may fly but the shield absorbs every impact that is what God does for you he covers you he surrounds you he takes the blows so that you are never defeated
when the enemy comes against you whether it's fear sickness Financial struggles or emotional pain know this the battle is not yours it is the Lord's and when God steps in the enemy Has no choice but to flee sometimes God's intervention is beyond human logic he does not always fight the way we expect but when he moves nothing can stop him look at Moses and the Israelites at the Red Sea the enemy was closing in behind them and a massive sea blocked their way forward there was no way out but God said stand still and see
the salvation Of the Lord and in that moment the sea parted do you understand what that means God does not need a way to already exist he creates a way maybe you feel trapped right now maybe you see no escape from your struggles but let me tell you something God is making a way for you right now a way that no enemy can block a way that no man can take credit for a way that will leave you saying this could Have only been God in Joshua 10:12 to4 Joshua and his army were in the
heat of battle and the sun was setting if Darkness fell the enemy would Escape but Joshua prayed boldly and asked God to make the sun stand still and what did God do he stopped time he made the sun stand still until the battle was won who does that only our Unstoppable Miracle Working God and if he did it for them he will do it for you s the battle you're facing is the very thing God will use to bring you to victory look at David and Goliath the giant was terrifying the entire Army of Israel
trembled in fear but David a young Shepherd stood before Goliath with a sling and five stones and with one shot The giant fell what looked like a battle was actually David's promotion if Goliath never stood in his way David might never have been known as a mighty warrior the battle was necessary for his elevation the same is true for you the trial you are facing right now it's not meant to break you it's meant to build you the giant standing in your way it's Not there to destroy you it's there to announce your next level
in Romans 8:28 it says and we know that all things work together for good to to those who love God to those who are called according to his purpose all things even the hard things even the painful things even the things that don't make sense God is not just fighting for you he is setting you up for Victory if you've ever felt alone in your battles I want you to know God has never left your side he is fighting for you he is making a way for you and he will lead you to victory let's
pray together father in the mighty name of Jesus I come before you on behalf of everyone hearing this message Lord I ask you to step into their Battles whatever storm they are facing whatever fear is gripping them whatever enemy is standing in their way father fight for them you are The God Who parted the sea The God Who shut the mouths of lions The God Who makes the sun stand still and right now I ask you to make a way for your people let no weapon formed against them Prosper let every attack of the enemy
be broken let every burden be Lifted fill them with your strength fill them with your peace let them walk in confidence knowing that they do not fight alone they have a champion who never loses in Jesus mighty name amen have you ever wondered what battles are being fought on your behalf right now not the ones you can see the ones in the Unseen realm the attacks you never felt the dangers you never faced the disasters That never reached you why because God was standing between you and the enemy blocking every fiery Arrow before it could
strike Psalm 91: 1-2 declares he who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty I will say of the Lord he is my refuge and my Fortress my God in him I will trust this isn't just poetic Scripture it's a Divine reality a shield that covers you a fortress that stands unshaken when you walk with God you are never truly exposed his presence is a barrier no enemy can cross look at Job Satan wanted to destroy him but he couldn't because God had placed a hedge of
protection around his life and God has done the same for You that unseen Shield is guarding your purpose your destiny and your calling but here's where we often struggle God's protection doesn't always look like what we expect we think it means avoiding hardship but sometimes his protection is in the storm itself because he knows that trial is Refining you strengthening you and preparing you for greater things so when you feel pressed when you feel surrounded remember the enemy can try but he cannot win God's protection isn't just present it's Unstoppable his ways are higher his
plans are greater and his power is unmatched trust him you are covered you are guarded you are victorious my friends let me ask You have you ever felt vulnerable exposed or unprotected in the storms of life have you ever wondered where God is when the winds are howling and the rain is pounding down listen closely God's protection doesn't mean the storm won't come it means the storm won't destroy you think of trust like stepping under an umbrella during a torrential downpour the umbrella doesn't stop the Rain from falling but it keeps you from being soaked
trusting God is step stepping under his Divine covering knowing that no matter what comes your way he will shelter you from what you cannot handle one of the greatest expressions of trust is prayer when you pray you are not simply speaking words you are activating Divine Protection you are acknowledging that your strength alone is not enough and that you need God to intervene on your behalf Philippians 4:6 says be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God did you hear that be anxious for
nothing bring every fear every battle every storm to him let your worries be replaced by his Peace God's protection is not passive it is an active force that guards and defends you and one of the most powerful Shields he has given us is his word the Bible is not just a book it is a sword Ephesians 6:17 calls it the sword of the spirit every time you declare his promises you draw a line that the enemy cannot Cross the enemy tries to attack with lies with doubt with fear but God's word cuts through the darkness
it is written in psalm 91:4 he will cover you with his feathers and under his wings you will find Refuge his faithfulness will be your shield and Rampart let that sink in God's faithfulness is your Shield when you stand on his word you Are unshakable sometimes God's protection comes in ways that leave no room for doubt there are moments when he steps in at the exact second of need a miraculous healing a financial breakthrough when all hope was lost an escape from danger that can't be explained just as he parted the Red Sea for the
Israelites making a way when there was no way he can part the obstacles in your Life his power Knows No Limits and his timing is always perfect if you feel overwhelmed right now hear this you are not forgotten You Are Not Alone his presence surrounds you his word strengthens you his power delivers you trust in him step under his covering listen my friends God is not just a protector he is a Warrior Deuteronomy 3:22 declares you must not fear them for the Lord your God himself fights for you imagine a battlefield you stand there facing
Giants too powerful for you but suddenly a mighty warrior steps forward he doesn't just give you advice he doesn't just cheer you on from the sidelines he steps in and takes over he fights the battle for you this is the god you serve he does not stand idly By he moves with power silencing the enemy Breaking Chains and bringing you Victory sometimes God's battles are loud and undeniable but other times he fights in silence think of a tree its roots grow deep beneath the surface unseen but essential for its survival in the same way God
is working beneath the surface of your life you may Not see it but he is strengthening you preparing you setting things in motion Psalm 46:10 tells us be still and know that I am God that Stillness is not weakness it is trust it is faith in action even when you don't see it he is working my friends when God fights he doesn't just win the battle he changes everything 1 Corinthians 15:57 Declares thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ this is not a victory you have to earn it
is a gift it is a victory that restores what was lost it turns pain into purpose it transforms trials into testimonies Genesis 50:20 reminds us what the enemy meant for evil God turned for good do you hear that God does not just cancel out the Enemy's plans he turns them into something something greater maybe you are facing a storm that seems Relentless maybe you are standing in front of a battle that feels impossible but I am here to tell you the battle is not yours it belongs to God and when he fights he Wins my
friends do not let fear dictate your life do not let the enemy convince you that you are alone God is covering you God is fighting for you and God is leading you to victory now is the time to trust him fully step under his umbrella hold on to his word and watch as he turns your battles into breakthroughs Victory is Coming because when God fights for you nothing can stand against you the very trials meant to break you they are the very tools God uses to build you you see what was designed to destroy you
is what God will use to strengthen you the battles you face today will become the testimony that fuels your purpose tomorrow this is the power of his victory it doesn't just change your Circumstances it transforms your heart renews your mind and restores what was lost God's Victory is not just about survival it's about restoration what was stolen broken or seemingly Beyond repair he makes whole he makes new in Joel 225 to 26 God declares so I will restore to you the years that the swarming Locust has eaten The Crawling Locust the consuming Locust and the
chewing Locust you shall eat in plenty and be satisfied and pray praise the name of the Lord your God who has dealt wondrously with you that promise wasn't just for Joel's time it's for you God is still in the business of redeeming what was lost no matter how hopeless a situation appears he has already written Restoration into your story and in his victory there is peace not the fragile peace of this world but the unshakable peace that only he can give John 16:33 reminds us in the world you will have tribulation but be of good
cheer I have overcome the world this peace is not the absence of Trials but the assurance that no battle can undo what God has already Secured it is the kind of peace that allows you to stand firm when everything around you shakes the kind of peace that reminds you he has already won but listen God's Victory doesn't stop with you it moves through you when you walk in his Triumph your life becomes a testimony to his power you become a light for others who are still in their darkest moments Revelation 12:11 Says and they overcame
him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony your story your endurance your faith these are the very things that will inspire others to trust in the God who fights for them too but here's the thing sometimes Victory doesn't look the way we expect we pray for a breakthrough in one Way but God answers in another and that is because his plans are bigger than ours greater higher beyond anything we could ask or imagine Ephesians 3:20 declares now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we
ask or think according to the power that works in Us his victory is never small never incomplete it is always greater than what we envisioned because he is greater than what we can comprehend but walking in his victory requires faith faith is the bridge between God's promise and our experience of his Triumph Hebrews 11:1 tells us now Faith is the substance of things hoped For the evidence of Things Not Seen faith means trusting in his character even when you can't see the outcome it means believing that he is working even when nothing around you seems
to change it means standing firm because you know his word never fails and how do we respond to this Victory with gratitude with worship with a heart overflowing In Praise Psalm 981 declares oh sing to the Lord a new song for he has done marvelous things his right hand and His holy arm have gained him the victory gratitude remind reminds us that the victory belongs to him not to us worship magnifies his greatness and shifts our Focus back to the one who fights for us so today my friends hold on to this truth God's Victory
is not temporary it is not fragile it is eternal it is Unshakable it is complete it changes your present it secures your future and it brings glory to his name no matter what battle you're facing trust in the one who has already won the war the God who fights for you has never lost and he never will listen to me right now wherever you are whatever you're facing I want you to pause and step into this Moment this is not an accident this is Divine Alignment this is your breakthrough this is your time now lift
your heart lift your spirit and let's go before the Lord in prayer you can speak this prayer with me or listen with unwavering faith knowing that every word spoken carries power let's pray heavenly father almighty god king of glory you Reign Above All You Are The Great I Am the Alpha and the Omega the one who was who is and who is to come you are the mighty warrior my Defender my rock my refuge your word declares that you are my strength in times of trouble my shield in the the storm my Fortress when the
enemy surrounds me I exalt you Lord for you part the seas before me you level the mountains in my Way and with a single word you silence every storm you fight my battles when I cannot see and you Crown me with Victory even before the battle begins thank you for your unfailing love for the grace that sustains me for the mercy that surrounds me Lord I know that you go before me making a way where there seems to be no way you are my deliverer my healer My Hope in every Circumstance today I stand in
faith trusting you completely Lord I come before you in humility forgive me Father for every sin I have committed every thought every word every action that has fallen short of your glory cleanse me Purify Me renew my heart and make me whole again Lord I release every Grudge every ounce of bitterness and I choose forgiveness just As you have forgiven me now in the name of Jesus I take authority over every attack of the enemy I declare that no weapon formed against me shall prosper every plan of Destruction every scheme of the enemy every Spirit
of confusion fear or discouragement I cancel it by the power of the blood of Jesus Satan has no hold over my life no claim over my destiny and no power over my mind father you have promised to fight for me the battle is yours not mine I rest in your strength I stand in the assurance that every stronghold is broken Every Chain is shattered and every wall is torn down by your Mighty Hand Victory belongs to me in Christ Jesus Lord I speak life healing and restoration Jehovah Rafa let your healing power flow through my
body my mind and my soul every sickness every disease every infirmity be gone in jesus' name I declare healing over my family my loved ones and all those in need Lord let your peace flood our hearts removing every worry every fear and every burden cover us under the shadow of your Wings and surround us with Divine protection let your favor rest upon us Lord bless our steps anoint our hands and guide our paths open doors that no man can shut and close every door that is not aligned with your will let our lives reflect your
glory and let our testimonies declare your greatness as we unite in this prayer I Thank you for every heart that is turning to you every soul that is seeking your face we come together standing in agreement lifting one another up in faith and in the mighty name of Jesus we declare healing Freedom breakthrough and unshakeable peace thank you Lord for stepping into our battles thank you for being our Refuge our Defender our Everlasting hope we claim victory today not by our strength but by yours for yours is the kingdom the power and the glory forever
and ever in the name of Jesus I pray amen men hear me your past does not define you your mistakes do not limit God's love for you Jesus came for you he died and rose again to give you new life if you're ready to take that step Pray this with me Lord Jesus I come before you as I am I acknowledge that I am a sinner and I ask for your forgiveness I believe you died for my sins and rose again Victorious over death I invite you into my heart be my Lord be my savior
guide my steps and Lead Me into the life you have prepared for me thank you for saving me in Jesus name I pray Amen what if I told you that the battles you are fighting today are not yours to fight what if I told you that the stress the anxiety the sleepless nights and the overwhelming fear you carry were never meant to be yours in the first place too often we go through through life believing we have to do it all on our own we fight we struggle we push forward only to find ourselves exhausted
Drained and feeling like we are barely holding on but today I want to share with you a life-changing truth let God fight your battles you don't have to face these struggles alone there is a way to find peace Victory and Triumph not by your might not by your power but by surrendering your battles To the one who never loses stay with me until the end because I am going to pray a powerful prayer over your life in the mighty name of Jesus open your heart because God is about to move in ways you never imagined
many of us are carrying battles we were never meant to fight we take on burdens we were never meant to Bear we believe the lie that we must Have all the answers all the strength and all the solutions but hear me today that is not your job that is God's job David the mighty warrior king understood this truth when he declared in Psalm 1823 the Lord is my rock and my Fortress and my deliverer my God my strength in whom I will trust my shield and the Horn of my Salvation my stronghold I will call
upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised so shall I be saved from my enemies David faced Giants he faced betrayal he faced enemies that wanted him dead but he did not put his trust in his own ability he put his trust in God when we rely on ourselves we open the door to frustration anxiety and Exhaustion but when we trust in God we open the door to peace strength and divine Victory some believe that surrendering to God is a sign of weakness but the truth is surrender is the greatest act of strength even
the Apostle Paul a man who endured shipwrecks beatings and imprisonments learn to rely on God's strength over his own he wrote in 2 Corinthians 12:9 to10 my grace is sufficient for You for my strength is made perfect in weakness therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities that the power of Christ May rest upon me therefore I take pleasure in infirmities in reproaches in needs in persecution and distresses for Christ's sake for when I am weak then I am strong did you catch that when I am weak then I am Strong because it
is in our weakness that God's power shines the brightest when we step back he steps in when we surrender he moves so today I ask you what battles have you been trying to fight on your own what worries have been keeping you awake at night what struggles have been weighing down your soul it is time to let go it is time to trust it is time to let God fight for you this does not mean you sit back and Do nothing it means you stand firm in faith believing that God is working on your behalf
it means you pray you trust and you allow his wisdom power and love to lead the way and when you do you will exper experience something miraculous peace strength and the victory that only God Can give shift your focus see through God's eyes when we stop fighting and start seeking our perspective changes we no longer see impossibilities we see opportunities for God to show his glory James 4:8 tells us draw near to God and He will draw near to you the closer we walk with him the clearer our vision Becomes suddenly our trials are no
longer obstacles they are Divine appointments for God to demonstrate his power Romans 8:28 confirms it and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God to those who are called according to his purpose even in your darkest moments God is at work he is shaping you strengthening you and Preparing you for the victory he has already ordained there is a weapon more powerful than any sword praise the enemy trembles when you Worship in the middle of your battle Psalm 22:3 tells us but you are holy enthroned in the Praises of
Israel jehoshaphat's army didn't win with swords they won with worship As they praised God their enemies turned on each other and victory was secured without a single sword lifted when you praise in the midst of your struggles you invite God to take control and where God Reigns Victory follows one of the greatest examples of God's Deliverance is found in the story of King Hezekiah when the mighty Assyrian army threatened Destruction Hezekiah didn't Panic he prayed and in one night God sent an angel who wiped out 185,000 soldiers delivering Victory without a single Israelite lifting a
weapon 2 Kings 19:35 when God fights for you the odds don't matter the size of the enemy is irrelevant because the almighty does not lose battles it's time time to stop carrying The weight alone time to stop exhausting yourself with fights that God is waiting to handle it's time to lift your hands and surrender and watch God do what only he can do Ephesians 611 reminds us put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the Ws of the devil Your Role is not to fight it is to stand
firm in Faith clothed in the armor of God and let him go to war war on your behalf now let's pray together Heavenly Father we come before you today laying down every battle every burden and every fear at your feet Lord we know that you are our Defender our protector and our mighty warrior we trust in you completely we declare that no weapon formed against us shall Prosper we believe that you are making a way where there seems to be no way we receive your strength your peace and your victory in the mighty name of
Jesus father for everyone listening today I ask that you fill them with unshakable faith help them to release their struggles into your hands and walk forward in the confidence that you are fighting for them may they see your power at work in Their lives like never before in Jesus name amen my dear friends as you go forward today know this God is with you he has never left you he is fighting for you so stand firm be still and watch how he turns your battles into victories victory is yours because The Battle Belongs to the
Lord we just need to make a decision no no more days wasted feeling miserable choose to be happy today it brings joy to God when we are happy just as we love seeing our own children happy nobody wants their children to be miserable and God doesn't want to see us that way either one of the best things we can do is to serve him with joy Psalm 100 says serve the Lord with Gladness [Music] if you don't know your purpose yet start with this serve with gladness and God will guide you into even more each
morning clear out any negativity from the day before maybe someone offended you treated you poorly it's tempting to hold on to that hurt even to carry a grudge But discipline yourself say no I'm not giving this offense any space in my mind don't let what they did keep souring your day they may have hurt you once don't let them keep hurting you by holding on to it holding a grudge doesn't harm them it harms you it takes up space you need for the Good thing things that will Propel you toward your purpose or maybe you
wake up and worry starts creeping in how will I pay the bills what if the medical report isn't good will I ever get through this problem don't let these thoughts in refuse to dwell on them say no thanks I know God is in control he's got you he knows where you're going and how you'll get There keep track of what you're allowing to take up space in your mind life is too short to be weighed down by negativity enjoy your life right now not just in some imagined future not I'll be happy when or I'll
enjoy myself if what about enjoying right now are you willing to take joy in this day or would you rather let it slip by thinking only of when things might be better it's easy to think I'll be glad When the baby sleeps through the night or I'll be glad when my kids are in school then later it's I'll be glad when they're out of school or I'll be glad when they're independent but each of those moments you're waiting to be glad about later is something precious you're missing right now one day you'll look back and
think I wish I'd taken more time to enjoy my family my home my life just as it Was so choose happiness in this moment don't wait let the joy that you bring to your life be a gift to yourself and a reflection of gratitude to God each day you wake up you have a powerful choice to make how you will approach the day the attitude you'll carry forward the older I get the more I realize the tremendous impact of Choosing the right attitude it outweighs the past goes beyond education or financial status and stand stronger
than any circumstance you face it's more vital than your successes your setbacks or even the opinions of others it matters more than appearance natural talents or any skill you could Master the right attitude has the power to build up or break down an entire Company to create a happy home or a challenging one now there are things you cannot change you cannot rewrite the years that have passed nor can you slow down time or alter how others choose to act but there's one thing you absolutely can control your response to it all life as I
see it is 10% what happens to Us and 90% how we choose to react that choice is yours and yours alone your attitude is in your hands no one else can force you to have a bad one unless you let them decide now today you're going to adopt a positive attitude no matter what comes your way and I don't just preach this I live it every morning I set aside time to connect with God because I know that if I don't ground myself in that connection my attitude won't reflect the best of who I am
just as we need food to nourish our bodies we need spiritual food God's word and time spent with him to stay aligned with the best version of ourselves I aim to live in a way that honors the presence of the Divine to act in harmony with the Spirit and to make choices that reflect faith and positivity I want to love people in the way that God has taught us to but I know I can't do it alone I need God's help every single day so each morning I pray for strength I pray that God fills
me with love and patience that he helps me see the beauty in each moment he gives me I make a conscious choice to set my Mind on positivity today is a day that God has made he's gifted me another day to live to breathe and to find joy in what surrounds me I choose to have a good attitude and be a source of kindness for those around me I aim to lift others up making sure they feel valued supported and encouraged the key message here is that attitude Matters you have the power to shape your
day simply by choosing a positive mindset sometimes all it takes is a small adjustment a decision to focus on what's good rather than what's lacking think about everything you do have instead of what you don't reflect on your blessings because no one is without them every single one of us has something to be grateful for no matter What we're going through life brings challenges that's certain and maybe right now you're facing a tough time but in those moments talk to God do what you can to handle the situation then look around at the good in
your life however small it might seem be thankful for the little things a warm home clean water clothes On your back a friendly face to greet in the morning these things are blessings and focusing on them can completely shift your attitude remember it's okay to be happy and to enjoy your life even if you're dealing with challenges God is there working through your troubles hand over your worries to Him pray yes but don't hold on to the worry release it one thing I often say to myself when facing a tough situation is this isn't going
to last forever and I believe that whatever happens it will end well I may not know how but I trust that it will when life gets hard don't let it pull you away from God let it draw you closer spend more time reaching out to him asking for guidance even if life has thrown you curveballs or if you feel like you've been dealt a difficult hand know that with God it's not about luck or chance there's a purpose in every trial and every blessing keep moving forward trusting that with God's help you'll emerge Stronger and
better it's all about faith either you believe or you don't it's about trusting in God holding tight to the promises laid out for you if you never give up on God Rest assured he'll never give up on you you may be working through things that seem to drag on but don't lose hope be strong and courageous don't fear or be disheartened Because God is with you wherever you go imagine starting each day with that reminder it could transform everything your attitude your outlook and even your actions the thoughts you allow first thing in the morning
set the tone for your day it's like the mind's Battleground sometimes before you even get out of bed the enemy tries to Cloud your mind but here's what you can do tell yourself I'm going to have a good Day whatever comes my way I can handle it because God is with me he won't allow anything I can't bear thinking strong leads to being strong we might prefer a day without challenges I know I would but let's be honest days like that are rare instead depend on God daily to give you the strength you need you
can't be strong all on your own God is the strength within You my prayer isn't even God give me strength anymore it's God You Are My Strength he is our strength we draw strength from God when we spend time with him daily that's why I recommend starting your day with him even if it's only 5 minutes before anything else take that time with God let him know you need him and that you don't assume you can have a successful day without his Presence draw your strength from him our courage doesn't stem from our own strength
it's rooted in God God is the foundation of how we face each challenge each day so many of us live defeated lives simply because we don't believe what God has promised us I will never leave you nor forsake you be strong and of good Courage don't fear for God is with you wherever you go what more do we need and when the going gets tough the enemy's Whispers grow louder I can't do this it's too much for me I can't take it but you are stronger than you think the enemy wants you to believe you're
weak that it's all too hard too overwhelming but here's the truth if you think strong you will be strong if you think weak weakness Follows God wants you to believe to think I can do whatever I need to through God who is my strength I am stronger than I know the truth is simple if you think you can't you're right but if you believe you can you will whatever situation you're facing here's the key come to God each day and say Lord here's what you said be strong and Courageous you said you'd be with me
so I'm trusting in you and if you're wondering how often to repeat that do it as often as needed even multiple times a day God won't fail you he can't because he's God the circumstances may not unfold exactly as you imagine but he will be with you each time you turn to God you have the promise of his presence holy Omnipotent and steadfast no matter what I want you to know that today you can start living boldly free from Fear God is within you for you and with you he promised I will never leave you
nor forsake you with that Assurance we can step forward confidently ready to try unafraid of Failure you are capable of incredible things but if you don't believe in yourself challenges can feel overwhelming when you view life through doubt and disbelief it's easy to stumble but when you walk by faith and trust in God he might call you to actions that make you wonder how if God leads you to do something trust that guidance and Obey with Confidence in life hardships and difficulties will come but when you trust in God you can walk through them with
joy and Assurance in your heart believing he will do as he has promised God has placed immense potential within you you may not fully understand the depth of ability that he has instilled in you abilities divinely given and meant For greatness I know some of you are going through pain right now perhaps even confusion but if there's one thing I want you to hold on on to it's this you are stronger than you think and you can do what needs to be done nothing is too great for God there's no obstacle you face that he
cannot handle God understands our fears often if we can't figure out how God will accomplish something we hesitate to believe but sometimes all God asks is be strong and very courageous put your trust in him lean on him watch what he does don't waste time trying to predict how it'll unfold God already knows the plan listen if you truly know God in his word then you're a giant Slayer you don't need to be be afraid of the Giants in your life all of us face challenges that seem bigger than we can handle and they may
even feel overwhelming sometimes we overthink those challenges dwelling on every possible outcome replaying past failures in our minds but there are moments when you need to move take action And not keep delaying remember the Bible says we are more than conquerors and God has a purpose for your life there's nothing you've been through that you cannot recover from you are stronger than you think be strong and very courageous that verse alone can carry you through any hardship many people f difficult Situations that could be transformed by holding on to that single promise be strong and
courageous don't let fear be your first response instead set your mind upon God face your challenges knowing he is with you whatever life brings if you trust God you can be confident he will not allow you to Bear more than you can handle let me ask you something how often do You say Thank You Lord when you wake up in the morning when you don't feel any motivation Beyond knowing that God is your strength and he'll be with you every step of the day gratitude Thanksgiving we should instill this in our children from a young
age a grateful heart recognizes that God Is the source of of Every Blessing without gratitude we deny the power and Grace that sustains us so let gratitude and Thanksgiving be woven into your thoughts actions and life if God wakes you up every day and gives you breath know this it's not your alarm clock that gets you up it's God allowing you to wake up so the first thing I do when I sit on the edge of the bed is to thank God for another Day and I don't start my day hoping it will be good
no I affirm it today will be a great day I claim it I sit there and ask God to guide me to reveal what I need to learn I open the book and I read whatever he wants me to see I take notes highlight passages and reflect on what I've learned committing myself to apply It and I do this every day many people say they don't have time for this but if you think about it you do have time you can make time gratitude is the key to success if you stop even for a moment
and just thank God for all he's done it will open doors for you gratitude is the foundation of success and that's something a lot of people Overlook you can start today it doesn't require anything but your sincere acknowledgement it will change your life I'm not saying this lightly I'm telling you the truth you don't have to believe me try it I dare you every day when you and I wake up we can still see hear walk eat we have all these daily gifts so why not begin each morning with gratitude thank God throughout the day
For the little things and the big things people ask is that really what you do absolutely when good things happen I say thank you God and when I'm struggling I say thank you God I know there's a reason for this and I trust that you'll guide me through gratitude isn't just about the good moments it's about trusting him even When things get hard we're called to live a life of Thanksgiving and that kind of daily gratitude will have a profound impact on your life living with awareness of God's presence knowing that you're in the presence
of An Almighty omnipotent loving God who knows and cares for you unconditionally is powerful and all he asks is recognition Gratitude and Trust so tomorrow morning when you're lying there thinking about the cold or the traffic or any little inconvenience stop and shift your focus start saying thank you God I promise you'll feel the energy to get up move forward and take on the day with a renewed spirit because praise and gratitude by their very nature fuel Us when you shift your focus away from the distractions of life and onto God onto the blessings that
he has for you each day it becomes a source of energy physically mentally emotionally and spiritually giving thanks to God releases us from anxiety you might be anxious or burdened by countless worries but when you start thanking him When you focus on him it's remarkable how the anxiety Fades suddenly you're asking yourself what am I even worried about I have a holy all powerful Sovereign God on my side looking out for for me why am I letting myself feel defeated listen living weighed down by worry isn't God's plan and he can lift you up from
it swiftly as you start thanking and Praising him negativity Retreats and God lifts you higher before long you're rejoicing praising free from fretting over things that never were meant to burden you reflect on almighty God and all we have to be grateful for in our lives when God is at the center everything else can fall into place but if he isn't first in your life nothing else will truly align I'm not saying that life won't Bring challenges this world has its share of troubles yet when God is first you can handle those difficulties because he's
in in control guiding you through each one one thing to remember God cannot be second he is always first he's above all beyond all first in everything every morning God is with you present all day long spending time with him is about Grounding yourself finding direction and preparing for what lies ahead only God knows what the day will bring what awaits around the corner and with him guiding us we are prepared for whatever may come let me talk to you about something powerful we often hear put God first in your life and while that's a
great way to think about it let me be Clear whether or not you put God first in your life does doesn't change the order of the universe God is already first nothing can alter that reality God is always in the number one position the real question though is who is first in your life where does your heart truly lie this is about a Timeless principle will you honor God by prioritizing him In every area of your life will you make that commitment to put him above everything else there's an enemy out there who will do
everything possible to distract you he'll try to keep you too busy too preoccupied to kneel in prayer to open the word to meditate on it to absorb it he knows the power that lies in feeding on that word in aligning yourself with God's truth and he wants to keep you from it And why do we see in Scripture that God's closest servants made time even early in the day to be alone with him we're reminded time and again how they sought that quiet moment because even they knew they needed the father's guidance none of us
are so complete that we don't need to pause listen and hear from God the most important part of your life Is your time alone with God it's a time when nothing else matters just you and him this is a priority we see throughout the lives of spiritual leaders from prophets to Apostles when you're alone with God you're truly connected you hear his voice and he hears yours you listen and he responds it's a sacred intimate Connection free from distractions that private time with God it's the foundation of everything it can be the force that saves
your life it can save your finances your relationships your marriage and your future it's that important make it a priority and watch the transformation in every part of your life this is the moment just you and God where the two of you are handling Something in your life God is right here ready to provide the answers you seek you might hear many voices see countless opinions but if you stay connected with him he'll guide you to the exact path forward in every situation God isn't here to mislead you let this sink in if he loves
you enough to offer boundless support and Grace He's not going to steer you wrong on any decision you need to make and you may think who am I really let me tell you you're somebody special you're someone God has carried to this very moment you are here because God has plans for your life plans that involve purpose hope and a future you're someone God cares enough about to listen to to guide to Protect and to nurture this is who he is this is what life with him is all about think of it this way every
single day of Our Lives we have the privilege of living under God's power we have the honor of a relationship with him within us is a Divine strength the Holy Spirit empowering us to choose the right path if we're willing he's constantly working on our Behalf unwavering in his love and support so get up each day aiming to give your best for God knowing that Perfection isn't the goal but progress is believe that God's love is vast enough to cover any of your missteps he doesn't want you Shackled by self-doubt or regret believe that you
can hear from God believe that he loves you deeply believe that he has a good plan set out for your Life no mistake is too big for God to transform into a miracle how often do you rise and say father thank you for being my strength today and if your job or day seems daunting ask him God I need your strength to get through this I don't know how I'll manage it but I trust in You by doing this you're welcoming God's spirit into your life inviting him to empower encourage And sustain you so you
won't give up with his strength you can accomplish anything he has set before you so stop doubting yourself God believes in you but here's the key it won't matter unless you start believing in yourself too do every day you wake up each moment you live is a precious gift from God it's not meant to be wasted put aside or taken for granted today you can Speak move handle challenges and help others there are countless things you and I can still accomplish every day of our lives right up until the end it's not about how many
years we have but about what we do with the time given to us God has a unique purpose for your life seek it out dedicate yourself to it ask for the strength to grow and flourish so that in the days months or Years you have you make them count if there's a reason for you being here then there are goals woven into that purpose things God wants you to achieve but often people hesitate to set ambitious goals goals thinking they're too high or too Grand they believe God wouldn't enable them to reach for something so
great so they settle for less no think about it is God Limited no he is powerful beyond measure he is wise and strong and we should aspire to set goals that reflect that strength set goals that seem beyond your reach because with God's guidance you can achieve them if you walk the path with faith optimism and Trust in every step are you feeling frustrated by limited success financially professionally academically have you given your best Effort only to feel it wasn't enough don't let failure Define you let failure be your teacher not your Undertaker let it
show you how to rise not how to retreat persistence is the power to try again rather than to make an excuse persistence finds a Way Forward While others search for reasons to stay behind you're not finished until you believe you are if you see yourself as beaten you Will be if you tell yourself you can't you won't but if you truly believe in Victory If You Think Like A Champion you're already halfway there you be become a champion only when you start thinking like one remember God has empowered you to do incredible things things that
seem impossible you have that Authority what are you doing with it life will knock you Down you might face heartbreak or Shattered Dreams but no matter how broken you feel know that God's power is there to lift you up he is willing to reach down to rebuild you from The Broken Pieces and give you a fresh start propelling you across the Finish Line open your heart to the extraordinary possibilities of God's love a love that is Unstoppable Unbreakable and constant whatever you face trust that God's love is stronger than any obstacle because of that love
we can rise above anything someone once said that God is your commanderin-chief so don't skip your daily briefing take a moment to pause because God doesn't rush and if we're constantly moving we miss the gentle way he speaks to Us slowing down helps us tune into to his voice that's why it's worth getting up a little earlier each day not rushing headlong into the world but creating a quiet space find a spot where you can be still grab your bible maybe a journal and enjoy a moment with a cup of coffee or tea this is
your time to connect in Matthew 6 God's message is Clear find a quiet secluded place where you won't feel pressured to perform just be there as honestly and simply as possible when we come to him this way our Focus shifts and we start to feel his grace begin with a simple prayer here I am ready to listen please open my eyes my ears and my heart to what you want to share with me 1 Peter 5:7 reminds us to cast all Our cares on him because he truly cares for us imagine this process casting to
cast means to throw you weren't meant to carry life's weight on your own shoulders you're not designed to Bear it all alone you're designed to cast it on to God think of it like this sheep don't carry Burdens their Shepherd does that for them leading them to Quiet Waters and Green Pastures prayer then is a way of transferring our burdens When you pray speak about what's genuinely on your [Music] mind you don't need to pray for the world unless that's what's Weighing on your Heart pray for your family your work the meetings you have that
day just pour out what matters to you make it a habit a daily moment that you commit to starting your day with God is like tithing when you give the first part to him the rest is blessed begin each day by dedicating a little time to God now reflect on this are you meeting with God really Connecting are you genuinely speaking with him or are you merely speaking at him there's a difference this isn't about checking off boxes on a Prayer list or following a set of instructions it's about building a relationship meeting with God
daily in an open heartfelt way that's what makes all the difference let me ask you [Music] This are you taking the time to connect with someone who loves you deeply someone you love in return think about it not just anyone but your creator who's waiting for you each day hoping you'd spend time together imagine how different your life might feel if you did this regularly have you ever wondered what God might want to share with you Tomorrow what issues in your marriage could he help you heal what challenges in your business could he guide you
through picture this a quiet space in your home where every morning God sits patiently waiting hoping that you don't pass by dreaming that his child his beloved one will open the door step inside and say good morning Father just a few moments that's all it takes the one who loves you beyond measure is there waiting and it's a privilege we get to spend time with the creator of the universe and yet so often we rush past imagine how different Our Lives could be if each time we faced a challenge or felt a shadow of fear
the very next thing we did was to Set aside a moment to connect with God we don't need to turn to anyone else for answers sometimes we seek advice from people who may not fully understand our situation but here's a thought why not seek God's guidance let's look for God's battle plan God's strategy for each struggle we encounter one word from God can outweigh a thousand voices and you might ask can we really hear from God absolutely we can be guided by the spirit you may not always hear a voice but when you seek God
with a sincere heart there's a knowing that arises a Clarity a direction you'll feel led by the spirit and even if you don't see the answer right away as you move forward you'll find that inner guidance growing showing you the path meant for you we need to learn how to listen to God one word from God can truly transform your life forever that one word can give you the courage to face anything that comes your way but if we don't set time aside to seek God we won't hear him bring everything to him seek Him
earnestly make some time to be with him begin with worship present your needs admit that you can't solve Everything on your own then wait and as you're waiting keep reminding yourself God is working God is working God is working in my life right now there are battles you've been trying to handle with your own strength struggles you've tried to solve on your own but God says that battle is mine he's saying you Don't have to fight just stand firm and take your position in other words it's not about fighting it's about facing it if you
stand before it God says I will fight it there's no greater Comfort than knowing the creator of Heaven and Earth is fighting your battles right now when we pray we need to believe immediately that God is Working don't wait until you see results to believe that start believing right now that God is moving in God's way Faith always comes before anything we can see sometimes the last thing we feel like saying is I've seen you move mountains and I believe I'll see it again some of us are asking how much longer will things be this
way if only God would tell us how many more laps we have to take we'd be fine we'd set our clocks Mark the time and keep going we'd just settle in and walk it out but remember Joshua didn't tell the people how many times they'd have to March around Jericho why because God doesn't want us to rely on our knowledge he doesn't want us to depend on what we can see or Understand he wants to know will you keep going even when you don't know if the walls are ever going to fall I wish I
could say that this might be your final lap around Jericho but I don't know what I do know is that every time you step out in faith and walk in obedience even if the walls don't crumble God is working within You if you're genuinely passionate about knowing god you'll seek him with your whole heart and the real need to reach out for him isn't only when we're in trouble it's every single day every moment because when we start forgetting to reach out that's when we risk losing our way whenever challenges or obstacles come against us
our first instinct often isn't to look To God but that's exactly what we should do the very first move whenever a problem arises should be to turn to him so let's make it our go-to response to seek God in everything to say God I'm leaning on you I don't have all the answers and I don't have the strength to do it alone but my focus is on you I believe you can do what I Cannot each morning when we wake up we get to make a choice today I will praise God I won't allow myself
to sink into doubt Darkness or despair despite what's happening around me I will focus on gratitude and lift up my spirit to God and let me tell you that's what shakes the enemy when you start praising God even in the middle of your Trials every bit of Darkness loses its grip God steps in and that's where you witness the miracle you've been waiting for we are conquerors we're Victorious because God empowers us with his love he gives us strength to push through what we could could never handle alone and haven't we seen that even in
the hardest times even in deep struggles and Pain God reveals himself in ways we never knew in the quiet in the storms when we're at our lowest he comes through with a peace that's beyond any understanding his love for you is unshakable nothing you face can separate you from it his grip on you is firm and he will never let go this needs to become more than a One-time response it has to be our way of living make it so natural that every decision every action includes him when you've built that habit of acknowledging God
that's when he steps in to level the path before you to handle the battles you can't God's got you your back your hands your life his love surrounds you and nothing can take that away we Can trust God in any situation we face with the confidence that comes from knowing these simple words God's got this this powerful Assurance serves as a Cornerstone for our faith helping us to navigate through life's challenges knowing that we are never alone there are times when life throws its hardest Punches and it's easy to feel overwhelmed or discouraged we wonder
if we'll ever find Victory Healing or Deliverance but as long as we hold on to the belief that God's got this we can overcome any obstacle there's nothing we go through that God isn't aware of nothing that catches him by surprise whether it's sickness Financial Strain family issues or personal struggles nothing is too hard for God to handle as his children we can face life storms with the assurance that everything will be okay as long as we keep our focus on him looking to the world for answers often leads to Despair and confusion but when
we fix our eyes on God we are reminded that there is nothing too hard for Him he asks us is there anything too hard for me and the answer is a resounding no this truth should be the anchor for our souls especially when life's uncertainties start to weigh us down every day we Face challenges that can easily cause us to worry what if the medical report isn't good what if our finances don't improve What if our children don't get the opportunities we hope for them it's natural to try to figure things out to search for
Solutions and to do our best to change our circumstances but when nothing seems to change it's easy to become discouraged yet in those moments we must remind ourselves God's got This he sees everything that is happening and he already has the solution in hand our human logic may not always understand how things will work out but that's okay we serve a supernatural God who can do things beyond our imagination instead of trying to force things to happen or living in constant stress we need to let go and let God take Control when we turn our
problems over to him acknowledging that he is in charge the burden is lifted and we can find peace and not only that but God will start to move in ways we couldn't even have imagined no matter what problems or challenges you face remember that you have a mighty God on your Side he is more than capable of handling anything that comes your way in Psalm 46:1 we are reminded that God is our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble This Promise assures us that God is not just a distant help but a very
present one especially in our times of trouble he is with us not only on the mountaintops but also in the deepest Valleys he is concerned about every detail of our lives and we can trust him with everything that concerns us we have to make a daily decision to live from a place of Peace trusting that God is in control every day presents new reasons to worry but we must keep the truth close to our hearts God's got This he is working in our lives lining up the right people and arranging things in our favor this
attitude of Faith allows God to do amazing things in and through US consider the story of David the shepherd boy who faced the Giant Goliath David's Victory wasn't because he was stronger or more powerful than Goliath it was because he compared Goliath to God not to Himself we often make the mistake of comparing our problems to our own abilities instead of comparing them to God's power when we do that we realize that nothing is too big for God to handle just as David ran toward Goliath with confidence in God we too can face our Giants
knowing that God is with us worrying is something we all struggle With but it's important to remember that it doesn't change anything worrying doesn't fix our problems it doesn't improve our situation and it certainly doesn't bring us peace in fact worry often robs us of our joy and makes us miserable instead of worrying about what could go wrong we should focus on what could go Right it doesn't take any more effort to believe in something good than it does to believe in something bad both are acts of faith but only one leads to peace and
joy as God's children we don't know what the future holds but we know who holds the future we can trust that he has everything under control sometimes we try to take matters into Our own hands trying to make things happen on our [Music] own but when we step back and Trust God's timing and his ways we find that his plans are far better than anything we could have imagined God never promised that we wouldn't face difficulties but he did promise to give us strength for every battle he promised to take what was Meant for harm
and turn it for our good even when things don't seem to be going our way we must stay in faith knowing that God is working behind the scenes he is in the process of turning things around and it's just a matter of time before we see the change when you're in the middle of a Storm it's easy to lose hope and feel like giving up but worrying won't solve your problems it won't fix your finances heal your relationships or bring you peace the only way to experience a miracle is to lay your worries aside and
have faith in God he makes a way where there seems to be no way whether you're facing a health issue A financial crisis or a troubled relationship God is the way maker and he will provide a path through the difficulties God has a track record of making a way when there seems to be no way he parted the Red Sea for the Israelites allowing them to walk through on dry ground he provided Mana in the wilderness and water from a rock He brought down the walls of Jericho and defeated armies much larger than Israel's these
stories remind us that God is the same yesterday today and forever he is still in the business of doing Miracles even when the situation seems impossible God is able to make a way you may not see how it's going to happen but that's okay God's ways are higher than our Ways and his thoughts are higher than our thoughts he is working behind the scenes orchestrating events in your favor even when you can't see it there are times in life when we find ourselves between a rock and a hard place feeling like there's no way out
but those are the times when God God steps in and shows us who he is he is the god who can do Anything the very things that seem to be blocking us are the things God will use to bring us Victory unseen hands are at work even when we don't realize it God is working behind the scenes forming plans and opening doors that we didn't even know existed he is leading people into our Lives who will help us fulfill our destiny he is making a way where there seems to be no Way and all we
need to do is trust him God will make a way for you but don't forget him when you get there when things start to go your way remember that it was God who made it possible when the doors of opportunity open give him the glory when the healing comes give him thanks when the Breakthrough happens praise him he is the one who made it all Possible in the middle of your struggles when things seem hopeless and you're not sure what to do remember that God is with you he promises to make a way even when
it seems like all doors have been closed he will provide a miracle keep a promise or shine light into the darkness of your situation God is still a miracle worker he is still in the business of Doing the impossible he can heal the sick restore the broken and provide for the needy but sometimes we have to take a step of Faith Miracles are God's business but obedience is ours when we do what God asks even when it doesn't make sense we open the door for him to do the miraculous you may be facing a situation
that seems impossible but remember that nothing is impossible with God he is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine he is able to take your situation and turn it around for your good and His glory if you're waiting on God for a miracle don't give up keep believing keep trusting and keep holding on to his promises he hasn't forgotten about you he knows your name and he is working everything out According to his perfect plan God's timing is rarely our timing but it's always perfect we may not understand why we have
to wait but we can trust that God knows what he's doing his delays are not denials he is working out his plan for your life and when the time is right everything will come Together in the meantime we must learn to trust God even when we don't see anything happening we must believe that he is working behind the scenes preparing us for the blessings he has in store and when those blessings come they will be far greater than anything we could have imagined so if you're in God's waiting room right Now don't lose heart trust
that he is in control and that his timing is perfect he will come through for you in ways that will leave you amazed as we navigate through life's challenges we must remember that our purpose is greater than any job or career our struggles are shaping us for the purpose that God has predestined for us when God has something for you you nothing and no one can stand in the Way press on with purpose trust in God's timing and know that he has everything under control your life is in his hands and he will bring you
to the place he has prepared for you just remember God's got this in the dawn of Creation The Almighty set the Stars Ablaze casting them into the vast expanse of the night Sky the universe is held within his grasp and the oceans bow before his command he measures the vastness of space with the span of his hand and weighs the mountains as though they were grains of sand the God we serve is Sovereign Over All when he said let there be light Darkness was obliterated never to rain again his son Jesus Christ walked upon the
tempestuous waves of the Sea of Galilee and commanded the winds to cease saying peace be still such power is unparalleled this same God who holds the cosmos together also holds the world you live in and if you allow him he will guide every step step you take he will open Pathways where none seem possible let go of your worries and start living in the fullness of his promise worry is a testament to doubt in God's ability to care for you it is Faith misplaced in fear a contradiction to the trust we are called to have
in him the apostles echoed two powerful words in the New Testament fear not they remind us fear not the past for it has been redeemed and erased from his memory fear not the present for he has promised I will never leave you nor forsake You Joshua 1:9 David the psalmist proclaimed even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for you are with me in this death is reduced to nothing more than a shadow the Lord is our light and salvation what then should we fear the lord
is the stronghold of Our Lives of whom should we be afraid the writer of Hebrews Declared the Lord is my helper I will not be Afra afraid what can mere mortals do to me Hebrews 13:6 there is no need to fear death for Christ himself said I am he who lives and was dead and behold I am alive forever more we should not fear illness for he is the great [Music] physician we should not fear poverty for it is the Lord who grants us the ability To create wealth we should not fear others for he
makes even our enemies to be at peace with us we can scale the highest mountains and conquer the fiercest foes because our God is with us worry is an investment in Calamity that may never occur it is the acceptance of defeat before the battle has even begun it drowns out hope and poisons optimism is the interest paid on troubles that Never come to pass think about that as one wise old man said most of the troubles I've had in life never actually happened how often have you been consumed by anxiety over something that never came
to fruition worry infiltrates our lives through our thoughts but the Bible instructs us to cast all our cares on God for he cares For us life is unpredictable and we may not always know what lies ahead but we do know God with him we have no reason to live in fear because he is always with us and always on our side while worry focuses on the problem it fails to see God it is not wrong to acknowledge our problems in fact we should face them headon but then we must remind those problems of their place
in relation to Our god worry sees the issue but Faith sees the God who can solve it that is the mindset we need to cultivate whatever situation you find yourself in whether it involves your children your marriage your finances or the burdens of your past remember this God is greater than any problem you face don't worry because when you pray And then worry the worry cancels out your prayer prayer should replace worry if you pray and then continue to worry you are verbally expressing dependence on God but your actions show that you don't truly believe
he will come through you're creating a backup plan just in case God doesn't have one we don't need to know how God will act or when he will do So all we need to know is that he is working and that he has a plan at the right time not our time but his time he will execute that plan let me tell you something that's on my heart God is working in your life right now in ways you cannot see feel or understand in every trial we should lift our voices and say God I believe
you are working in my life right now I'm expecting something good God is with you in every situation Some of you may be in very difficult circumstances yet even in the midst of that you have joy peace and Hope only God can give us that just because you have a problem does not mean that God has abandoned you God is with you Jesus Christ made the most profound statements about worry that the world has ever heard in Matthew 6 therefore I say to you do not worry about your Life what you will eat or what
you will drink nor about your body what you will put on is not life more than food and the body more than clothing look at the birds of the air for they neither sew nor reap nor gather into barns yet your heavenly father feeds them are you not of more value than they which of You by worrying can add one cubit to his stature so why do you Worry about clothing consider the lies of the field how they grow they neither toil nor Spin and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his
glory was not AR raid like one of these now if God so closed the grass of the field which today is and tomorrow is thrown into the oven will he not much more clothe you oh you of little faith therefore do not worry saying what Shall we eat or what shall we drink or what shall we wear for after all these things the Gentiles seek for your heavenly father knows that you need all these things but seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added to you Matthew 62-34
says Therefore do not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about its own things sufficient for the day is its own trouble God provides what you need and I'm sure that many of you have concerns about the future things that require answers you don't yet have but you know what the greatest way you can show faith in God is to refuse to worry about It don't let those thoughts consume you every time they come to mind remind yourself I don't know what I'm going to do but I know the God who does that's when we
step into the realm of Miracles with God where he can do exceedingly abundantly above all that we could ever dare to Hope ask or think many of you have a testimony of what God has done for you [Music] How he has brought you through situations that seemed impossible to overcome I have that testimony too and I'm here to tell you that God is no respector of persons his promises are not just for a select few they are for you he is here right now working in your situation you don't need to worry God will do
one of two things he will either remove the problem which is always our first choice And often the only solution we can [Music] see or he will give you the strength Grace and ability to endure it now I know we don't like the idea of enduring but if we can trust God enough to leave the choice up to him we will find that there is a purpose in the trial there's something we need to learn or gain from it trusting God is a beautiful thing it's liberating to Say I don't understand this but I believe
God is going to work it out even when it hurts even when it feels unbearable you can trust that God will work it out our journey with God is a remarkable Adventure and I encourage you today to choose boldness don't live a small insignificant life when there is such a vast Wonderful Life available to you if you will just take that chance maybe just maybe what you feel deep within really is God leading you God is not given us a spirit of fear he doesn't want us to live timid weak or Fe fearful lives he
wants us to be bold courageous and strong unafraid to try new things many people don't step out in faith because they focus on all the things that might go wrong if they fail But when you understand how much God loves you truly grasp his love you can live without that fear of failure which sets you free to try new things do your best best and God will promote you little by little so often we look at the perfect end result and think we can't achieve it so we don't even try but I can tell you
my Beginnings were far from perfect yet I followed God Some of you are at a Crossroads in your life perhaps something in your life has ended and now you're facing something new fear always tries to stop us when we Face new challenges but remember You are not alone in this every time you attempt to make progress the enemy will try to frighten you but courage is not the absence of fear it is moving forward in spite of fear you're not a coward for feeling fear but you are cowardly if you allow That fear to control
you instead of following the fear follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit God will lead you through fear into his perfect will for your life if you want to live a life led by the Holy Spirit you must understand that God doesn't usually call those who are already qualified he calls those who are willing even if they don't feel ready that's why it takes Faith faith means stepping out based on what's in your heart not on what's in your circumstances instead of dreading new things we should be excited about them this might sound simple but
if people would just have the courage to follow God's direction for their individual lives they would live an outrageously wonderful life not everyone may like what you do And not everyone May approve of your choices you might not receive much encouragement when you begin but God will prove himself to you if you are bold enough to follow him and not the crowd we regularly encounter situations in life that are new and unfamiliar and we tend to retreat to our comfort zones but God encourages us to step out and be Bold to follow his leadership for
our lives it never ceases to amaze me what God enables a person to do if they will just step out in faith but let your faith be known in your circle of influence among your friends family and co-workers bold faith means making choices every day that honor Jesus it means living a life that reflects his love and goodness not in a critical or harsh way But with passion and dedication when God called Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land after Moses he gave him one main instruction be strong and courageous God cannot work
through fear he works through [Music] faith fear opens the door for the enemy to work in our lives but Faith opens the door for God To move fear rises from our flesh our circumstances and our thoughts but faith comes from the heart we must protect our hearts and keep them free from Fear if you're not following God's direction for your life your heart will be burdened even if you step out in faith and don't make it all the way God appreciates that Spirit of boldness it's better to step out and try Than to live in
fear we can face life's challenges in one of two ways with courage or with fear God doesn't want his people living in fear he says I have not given you a spirit of fear but of power love and a sound mind God wants us to be triumphant courageous and bold in whatever we face in Life he has made promises to ensure that we can face anything and everything and still be standing when the battle is over in difficult times we don't look around in panic we look up to God we draw courage and strength from
him trusting that he will see us through God will change your life he is ready to give you the best the question is are you ready to Trust him remember the scripture that says your ears will hear a word behind you saying this is the way walk in it when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left God promises to guide us every step of the way when we step out in faith but he won't give us a blueprint for the next 10 years before we take the first step Psalm 118:6
says the Lord is on my Side I will not fear what can man do to me Isaiah 12:2 says behold God is my salvation I will trust and not be afraid for the Lord God is my strength and my song and he has become my salvation Isaiah [Music] 45:2 I will go before you and level the mountains I will break down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron I often pray this scripture trusting That God will go before me prepare the way and prepare the hearts of the people I encounter if
you make a decision to stop letting others make your decisions and to step out in faith you'll find God's Destiny for your life you'll discover what fulfills you and what you were meant to do be but you have to be bold you have to be bold enough to step Out and find out do we Dare To Dream what is a dream do you dare to dream when others say it's impossible do you dare to dream when others live in doubt and despair Jesus Christ the author and finisher of our faith said all things are possible
to them who believe believe that God will do what he said he will do Our God can overcome the limitations others have placed on You whatever forecast they've made for your future God can cancel it in a moment if you put your faith in him our God can heal the pain of your past and restore the wounds of yesterday he can give you strength for today and fill you with Hope For Tomorrow Our God can take all things the good the bad the Pleasant and the unpleasant and work them together for Your good but you
must believe believe that the dream he placed in your heart is a glimpse of your destiny and then press on endure hardship for God will not fail you he will give you the desires of your heart if you trust in him he didn't bring you this far to let you down if God holds you in one hand and your Destiny in the other rest assured that your dream will come true consider the power of a dream dreams are the Golden Ladder by which we Ascend to Heavenly places they are the mountain peaks of vision that
allow us to see the promised land dreams are the lanterns that guide us through the the darkest valleys they are the inner flame that gives us the strength to fight through Adversity until the dream is realized all great things are born in a dream art books music sermons buildings and Empires Beethoven would wander through the woods listening to the symphonies in his mind before sharing them with the world James Watton visioned the steam Engine long before it became a reality he saw it in his Mind's Eye years before others could see it with their physical
eyes dreams are the essence of life Walt Disney said if you can dream it you can do it I hope and pray that you have a dream for your life a life without goals or dreams is dull and uninspiring don't ever stop dreaming no matter how old you Are you're never too young or too old to dream even if your dreams have been shattered I encourage you to dream again don't give up on your dream it doesn't matter if you lack the resources the support the background or the connections don't quit on your dream don't
do it don't you dare do it it may take you longer than others you may have to take extra courses work harder or move Slower but don't quit sometimes it's best to keep your dreams to yourself your dream is about you it's God's Divine Way of giving you a glimpse of your destiny it was God's way of telling Joseph that he would one day Rule and that nations would bow before him that was Joseph's Destiny the dream that God planted in his heart but for that dream to become a Reality Joseph had to endure hardship
misery and a season of trials that are difficult to describe yet through it all Joseph kept walking believing that if God was for him no one could be against him child of God I believe that if God had a dream for Jacob and Joseph then he has a dream for you too the enemy's goal is to make you believe that you won't make It his mission is to keep you from your destiny he doesn't want you to become what God created you to be if you've been dreaming of starting a business begin the process don't
worry about making a million dollars just start take one step and God will take two but he won't take his two until you take your one don't worry about where you're going Just get started God will show you the way he wants you to reach your destiny but you have to show him that you're willing to pursue it don't be ashamed to pray and don't be too proud to pray because Prayer Changes Things why do some people's dreams never come true the enemy is always trying to dig a pit for us whether it's a pit
of depression Discouragement poverty or sickness he wants us to be stuck always falling short of where God wants us to be it's hard when you have to wait longer than you expected when things are harder than you anticipated and when it feels like the cost is more than you can bear but those who refuse to quit Who Won't Give Up will make it to the Finish Line they will make it to the Finish Line life can push you through Seasons where it becomes difficult to dream is it right to hope for a better tomorrow is
it fair to believe in a brighter day ahead this mindset is contrary to what the word of God tells us to believe in and hope for yes we may be in a world spinning in chaos financially culturally globally but the Bible tells us that while we are in this world we are not of It we are told that greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world even in the hardest of times we can expect the best because our God sits upon the throne in a world of need he has
said I am still The God Who will supply all your needs according to my riches and glory in a world of chaos and confusion he has said I am the prince of Peace and my peace I give unto you surpassing all understanding you may be in a dry season today but God has promised to be a spring of Living Water for your thirsty Soul you may be walking through a dark Valley but the light of the world has promised to walk beside you leading you every step of the way to the other side you may
be facing trouble but he is a strong tower a shield and a defense in your day of adversity He has said I will be the rock of your salvation the glory and the lifter of your head his goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life David declared since the Lord is on my side what can man do to me child of God if you have a dream today don't give up on it businessman keep pursuing the dream he planted in you don't abandon the dream that God planted deep in your soul
God did not Bring you this far to fail he brought you this far to Crown you with success dream a new dream and believe in a God who never fails everyone wants a miracle but no one wants the crisis that requires one the only way you need a miracle is if you have a problem and the bigger the problem the bigger the miracle you need we like miracles but not the Problems that come with them but sooner or later a crisis will come the phone will ring and your calm well-ordered life will suddenly be a
raging Storm sooner or later you will face a challenge beyond your control our God is a God who wants to perform the miraculous in your life there are times when we Face situations that seem impossible we might do all the math in Our minds and conclude that nothing can be done maybe you're in a job where you feel stuck believing that God can't move because of your circumstances maybe your marriage has been struggling for years and you can't see how God could ever restore it perhaps you've been battling an illness for so long that it
seems incurable And you're unsure if God can move in that situation our minds often convince us that the impossible is beyond God's reach that he no longer performs [Music] Miracles but we forget the times when he did the miraculous in our past can you remember a time when God did something miraculous in your life that no one could explain a breakthrough that came out of nowhere A miracle that defied all Logic the Mind wants to get in the way saying that's impossible many people believe in the Miracles of the Bible but they don't believe that
God will do the same for them today that's what faith is believing that God can do it for you right now we live in a world that tells you you can't pull this off they see the scriptures as stories from the past But it's not about back then it's about always from the beginning of time to the end the followers of God were filled with courage and fearlessness confident that their God would come through we grew up with these stories and as children we had faith that God could do anything God loves to work best
when things seem the darkest when the Israelites were trapped Between the mountains and the sea with the Egyptians closing in they thought there was no way out but even when it looks impossible God can blow up the mountains or part the sea he will find a way we must keep believing that no matter how impossible it seems God can still will do it I don't know how he will come through in your financial situation but I know that my God will Meet all your needs according to his riches and Glory I don't serve a god
of the Practical I serve a god of the miraculous in the beginning he breathed life into dust and Adam became a living soul that was a miracle he separated day from night flinging the Stars into the sky to glisten like diamonds as an eternal reminder of his creative power he set the sun of Blaze as his Eternal flame the infinite power of God to create is beyond our comprehension the god of the Bible is a god of Might and miracles Grace and Glory power and patience Moses parted the Red Sea and led Millions across on
dry ground Jesus healed the the lame the deaf and the blind that my friend is Miracle working power we serve a Jesus who made the Miraculous look ordinary every day he was performing Miracles and that same Spirit lives within you it's rare even in church Gatherings for someone to remind you of how powerful you are how powerful your God is and what you can do but we've become more and more cautious God has never been pleased with cowardice he has never been pleased with people who don't believe he can come Through and do anything have
we lost the Wonder of God Have We Become so accustomed to his might and Majesty that we're blind to it have you ever watched a sunrise or Sunset that ball of fire on the horizon is a stag aging miracle that you can't fully grasp why should you know this because on the morning of creation a Divine spark of Glory escaped from the fingertip of almighty God it Blazes in the heavens daily as God's billboard to the nations of the earth proclaiming his Miracle working power The God Who created heaven and earth is awesome full of
wonder the light of the world sometimes we get so caught up in trying to help God that we forget to step back and let him do what he's trying to do just have faith that when things get impossible he will unlock the Impossible he will show up in his glory so that years later we can say that was God not us God is waiting for you to uncross your fingers and start believing he wants you to see that Miracle he wants to amaze you but when we stop expecting and start compromising we miss out on
the best God has for us our brain tends to focus on the devil's Lies accepting second best instead of the miracle God wants to bring into our lives remember this God is not a god of compromise he's going to bring a miracle into your life don't settle for second best we get knocked down from time to time and people start telling us we can't pull it off our faith risk-taking and courage start to dwindle but that's not how we should Live we need to recapture that childlike faith that belief that God can do anything God
has done amazing things throughout history and as we grow in knowledge our courage and boldness should grow too not the other way around Our Father who is in heaven is still Jehovah Rafa the Lord who heals all diseases his son Jesus Christ is still The great physician the bomb of Gilead the Conqueror of death hell and the grave this is the word of the Living God it is a two-edged sword it is the bread of life living water when this word is spoken under the anointing of the Holy Spirit it is a Divine Proclamation that
can move mountains and conquer diseases you are who this book says you Are you can do what this book says you can do you can have what this book says you can have you can know what this book says you can know you can go where this book says you can go nothing is impossible for you if you go in the name of the Lord the only way you'll ever know your purpose in life why you're here on this Planet is by talking to your Creator God who made you and by reading the owner's manual
God has never created anything without a purpose every plant has a purpose every Star has a purpose every animal has a purpose God doesn't create things without reason and if your heart is beating and you're breathing there is a purpose for your Life God never makes anything without a purpose the very fact that you're alive makes your life meaningful because God had a reason for creating you in God we find out who we are and what we're living for We Are part of the overall purpose that God is working out in everything and everyone it
is in God that we find out who we are and what we're living For if you're searching for yourself you'll find yourself in God you were made by God and for God and until you understand that your life will never make sense you're going to go through life wondering what on Earth am I here for but you've got to start with God God wants you to know him and love him back he says in Hosea 66 I don't want your sacrifices I want your Love I don't want your offerings I want you to know me
the most important thing you can know in life is that God loves you and the most important thing you can do in life is love him back Bible says some people have missed the most important thing in life they don't know God how do you know when you're disconnected from God when you worry you're acting like God doesn't exist you're acting like if it's to be it's up to you but it's not up to you it's up to God when you worry you're acting like it's all your resp responsibility as if you don't have a
heavenly father who loves you there are 7,000 promises in the Bible where God has already agreed to take care of all your needs we're always worried about what God wants us to do God what job should I take where should I work where should I go to school what should I do but God is much more interested in who you are becoming than in what you are doing the reason is you're not taking anything to heaven the only thing you're taking to Heaven is you your character God is more interested in your character than your
Comfort this life is not the Comfort side Comfort will come in eternity this is the classroom side where you learn and grow some lessons can only be learned through different difficulty if you got everything you wanted and everything went your way you'd become self-centered and spoiled the goal of life is learning unselfishness it's not about you it's about loving God and loving Others there is no situation in your life that you can't grow from if you trust Jesus and respond the right way God knows your frustrations [Music] he knows your hurts your fears your sadness
and your turmoil he knows the loneliness you feel at night and the insecurities you don't admit to anyone else he knows every part of you you're not going to surprise him with any Aspect of your life he knows you and he is a loving father who cares for you more than you can imagine a father wants to guide his children before you were born the Bible says I knew you before you were in your mother's womb I know the hair is on your head your name is written on the palms of my hands I have
plans for you plans for welfare and not for Evil God sees us not as we are but as we will become no one will ever love you like your creator does no man no woman no one will ever love you as God does to go through life disconnected from your creator who loves you so much makes no sense at all if someone was willing to die for you wouldn't you want to know about It if someone loved you so much that they died for you wouldn't you want to know them someone did die for you
his name is Jesus Christ and and he died to pay for all your wrongs so that you could live a life of purpose my plea to you is don't waste your life become what God made you to be the man or woman God created you to be Jesus Christ commanded the church to fear Not fear is mentioned in the bible over 600 times from Genesis to Revelation from Abraham to John on the aisle of Patmos we hear that commandment over and over fear not it was given to Abraham to Israel to Moses to David as
he fled from Saul and lived in caves before becoming King it was given to Daniel as he faced the Lions to the city of Jerusalem to Mary by the angel Gabriel to Peter as he sank in the Sea of Galilee to Paul during a shipwreck each time the message was the [Music] same fear [Music] not when you see fear not in the Bible it's often followed by for I am with you this is the main reason the Bible Gives for us not fearing because God is with us if he is with us he loves us
and will take care of us God says fear not for I am with you remember we're not talking about never feeling fear we're talking about not letting it stop you we can't live our lives in fear and dread of what's going to happen Satan wants us to shrink back and Live small insignificant lives but God wants us to be Brave and Bold do not be afraid is said in different ways but it's the same message fear not do not be afraid it's so important to him that in the New Testament Paul writes to a young
man named Timothy and says Timothy remember this God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power love And a sound mind fear is a real thief in our lives Isaiah 41:10 says fear not for I am with you that's the only reason God gives because he is with us if we truly know who the Lord is we don't need to know what he's going to do when he'll do it or how he'll do it we can simply sayl I know you're with me and therefore I can do what I need to Do
fear is the master tool the enemy uses to stop us from fulfilling our destiny he tells us there's no way forward but God says fear not for I am with you there's nothing to fear do not look around you in Terror and be dismayed one of our problems is that we look around too much instead of looking up the more you focus on your problems the bigger they'll seem but every time you go through Something difficult it makes you stronger fear is a fact of life fear of the future fear of danger fear of the
past some fear the loss of a job the loss of Health the loss of position or self-esteem others fear failure criticism exposure or being disliked some fear death or the unknown we live in an era of anxiety and fear when fear knocks on your door send Faith to answer and no one will be there Isaiah wrote I will trust and not be afraid we have to understand that fear is a demonic spirit it's not from God I believe it's the enemy's favorite tool to keep us from making progress fear's whole purpose is to stop us
in our tracks or push us back instead of moving forward and becoming all that God wants us to Be if the enemy has placed a spirit of fear on something in your life it must mean he's trying to keep you from something and if he's trying to keep you away from it it means there's something in it that he doesn't want you to have the enemy wants you and me to be so paralyzed so crippled by fear that we avoid the very thing God wants to take us through to bring us to a new place
in Him do not be afraid a believer in Jesus Christ can only have one attitude toward fear and that is I will not fear fear prevents forward progress have you ever let fear keep you from doing what you know you were supposed to do I urge you not to give up but to press on and become all that God wants you to Be the reason you have no reason to be afraid is not because you're so capable or prepared but because you have a father who loves you he has already orchestrated events people and Circumstance
ances behind the scenes so if something is crippling you with fear today know this the enemy is working over time to cause you to be afraid but hear this message from the Holy Spirit step up to the plate do not be afraid your God has got your back if God is for us what difference does it make who's against us God is greater than anything or anyone that could come against us sometimes we believe that God is for other people but we're not sure he's for us let me tell you having a problem is not
a sign that God doesn't care it doesn't mean he doesn't see you or care About you he wants to help you in your time of need we give the enemy access to our lives through fear and we give God Access through faith we don't have to be afraid God will take care of us whatever comes our way even the things we don't know about God will take care of you [Music]
