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How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World

Posted on October 27, 2016 - 4:35 pm by
How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World

If you’re a parent, you know this fight is real. Children are undoubtedly a blessing from God, and we are tasked with teaching them about God, Jesus and how to live by God’s principles. We are entrusted with their education and well-being, both physically and spiritually. Unfortunately, as the gap between godly and worldly values widens, raising godly children can seem like an increasingly difficult challenge.

What can you do to safeguard your children in a world whose priorities are way out of line with God’s Word? How can you protect them from the enemy who wants to use this world’s system to steal, kill and destroy their future?  How do you teach them to choose God’s way and not the way of the world?

Here are a few tips to help you raise godly children in an ungodly world.

 

Safeguard Their Minds

We live in a media-centric society, and there’s virtually no way around that. So what can we do to protect immature minds from being inundated by messages that might stunt their spiritual development?

 

  • Monitor Social Media

Social media sites don’t necessarily need to be blocked. However, it’s important that we be aware of the increasingly violent and vulgar things children are exposed to on social media. To help, look to see if sites have parental controls to prevent exposing children to unsuitable topics and images. At the very least, we must monitor who our children are interacting with online and what they are viewing by reviewing their account history.

 

  • Monitor Movies and Video Games

The Bible is very clear about filling our minds with good things. Philippians 4:8 tells us, “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

 

We have to carefully monitor the movies and video games our children see. Before you decide on the suitability of a movie or game based on its rating, consider checking out the extensive ratings at commonsensemedia.org. They give you a suggested age range for specific movies and games, as well as a detailed rundown of content, including language, violence and sex scenes.

 

Protect Their Spirits

Protecting your child’s spirit starts in the home. The stronger your children’s home base is, the easier it is for them to feel confident in their own values and beliefs. You’re probably familiar with Proverbs 22:6. This scripture is a basic principle of child development that can be every parent’s best resource. “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”

 

  • Morning Devotion

Start your day with God’s Word. Find a devotional that is age appropriate for your child, and read it together at breakfast.  Speak positive words over the day and determine to approach every situation in faith.

  • Night Devotion

Most of us have a ritual of nightly prayers with our children, to thank God for the day and to have a restful night. But consider making this a reflection of the morning’s devotion as well. Review your child’s day with them. Ask them if they encountered any negative situations with friends or teachers, and how they handled it. If they feel it didn’t go well, discuss together a better way to handle those situations in the future.

  • Role-Playing

Sometimes it helps to work through a situation before actually encountering it. If you’re going to give a presentation at work, for example, you might rehearse in the mirror the night before. A similar approach is very helpful for kids. Ask your children what kind of negative scenarios they think they may encounter at school, in the neighborhood, or at church. For example, they might tell you about another child encouraging them to do something they know is wrong. Role-play with them. Be the other child, and allow your child to rehearse how they would respond in a situation like that.

Keep Them Busy

Sometimes the best way to limit the influences of a world system that permeates everything our children see and hear is to simply keep them busy. This doesn’t mean overscheduling them and shuttling them from one lesson or activity to another, but it does mean making sure they have more to occupy their time than just media and texting.

 

  • Sports

Physical activity is great for your child’s health, and a natural antidepressant. There are usually a large number of city-sponsored sports organizations. You may even want to check in your city to see if there are any Christian-based sports leagues like Upward.

  • Family activities

When you’re all at home, are you each in a separate room, doing your own thing? Consider scheduling a regular family game night. When you’re all playing a game together, it’s a good time to talk casually about subjects that might seem too intimidating for direct, face-to-face conversation.

  • Family meals

Many of us are understandably busy with the hustle and bustle of life, but studies show that children who have dinner with their parents at least three times per week develop stronger relationships with them. If having dinner together that often seems like an impossible task, start with one or two nights per week and build from there. Every little bit counts.

 

Raising godly children may seem like a monumental task, but remember, you have help from the best parent around—God!  Keep His Word in front of your eyes, and confess it with your mouth daily. Stand in faith believing that He has equipped you with everything you need to help nurture them into mature, godly, responsible adults who will build and further the kingdom of God.

 

KCM Disaster Relief Visits Partners Ben & Judi Borst

Posted on October 27, 2016 - 12:00 am by

Grab a tissue for this one! Our KCM Disaster Relief Team recently visited KCM Partners Ben and Judi Borst in St. Augustine, Fla., as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew.

When our team arrived, they found that the hurricane caused four feet of water to flood their home, and to top it off, loiters came in and took what wasn’t damaged while the couple was evacuated. As a result, the Borst’s lost everything.

Thank God for Partners of Kenneth Copeland Ministries! Because of our Partners, our team was able to visit them, encourage and bless them, and help them financially in their time of need.

Please stand in prayer agreement with us that God will work mightily on the Borst’s behalf, everything will be restored, and no weapon formed against them shall prosper…in the Name of Jesus! Amen.

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You Can’t Sit This Election Out… Pray and Vote!

Posted on October 20, 2016 - 2:57 pm by
You Can't Sit This One Out- Pray and Vote

With all the media hype and mudslinging involved during this presidential election season, it can be very easy and tempting to stand by, criticize and just “watch the show.” You may be so disgusted with the whole process that you’re even thinking about sitting this one out. But this is not a game, and it’s certainly not entertainment. The fact is, we simply cannot afford to sit by on the sidelines when the very future of our nation hangs in the balance.

 

Now more than ever, it’s important for God’s people to stand up and let their voices be heard. Every believer has two important civic responsibilities—to pray and to vote. These two practices, more than any other, affect the direction of our nation. If you find yourself not praying for all the candidates and are considering not voting, let this be your call to action. It’s time to get involved by praying and then voting in this election.

 

The Privilege of the Vote

Every two to four years in America, citizens have the privilege of doing something important, something that affects the course of our country. They have the opportunity to vote. For those around the world who are unable to participate in this remarkable activity, the idea of skipping it seems unimaginable. But the truth is, the percentage of Americans who vote hovers around 59 percent[i]. Think about that: Fewer than two out of every three Americans vote.

 

While very few elections have been decided by a single vote, every vote does count. Every vote—or lack of vote—strengthens one of the two sides. A vote for a candidate strengthens that person’s cause or position, but a vote against that candidate (or even an absent vote) weakens it.

 

Choice or Responsibility?

Some might argue that voting is a personal choice. However, God calls His people to be “salt” and “light.”

 

You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father (Matthew 5:13-16).

 

Think of what it means to be salt. Salt improves flavor and influences everything that mixes with it. Similarly, as believers, we are called to improve the “flavor” of this world by helping others understand that there is a better way to live other than what the world has to offer. When we do that, we begin to “season” those around us. We show them how fulfilling it is to love and honor God and, consequently, we help them experience that same fulfillment in their own lives.

When the Scripture speaks of us being “light,” it refers to us being a guiding light in the darkness. No matter what the enemy tries to pass off as good and healthy and normal, the Body of Christ is called to stand as light-filled beacons, showing others the way. Below are few things we are supposed to stand for:

 

  • We’re to stand up for those who can’t stand for themselves—the widows, the orphans and the unborn.
  • We’re to stand up for God’s absolutes—morality, biblical marriage, gender absolutes and natural laws.
  • We’re to stand up for the rights that our Founding Fathers and military personnel made possible—protection for the individual, protection against tyranny, protection against intellectual elitism, and protection against socialism.

 

Every vote must stand for the things of God (i.e., faith, hope, love, divine order, etc.) and against oppression, domination and wickedness. Each vote we cast is not simply for a particular candidate; it is a vote for ideas and philosophies. Socialism and humanism are examples of ideas that have been introduced into our political system by elected officials. The officials may not have even realized where their beliefs would lead, but their thoughts led to words, their words led to actions, and their actions led to ungodly decisions and laws.

 

Click here to visit the America Stands website to for Christian voting resources and to review the political platforms that each candidate represents.

 

God Has Called His People

Second Chronicles 7:14 states, “Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.”

 

Notice that this scripture doesn’t promise that God will heal our land when:

 

  • Every citizen gets saved

While this is an inspired prayer to pray, it is not the key to God moving on behalf of a nation.

  • Everyone straightens up and acts right

We know that without Jesus in our lives, making godly decisions is impossible.

  • The perfect person is elected.

Since Jesus was the only perfect person, the quest for perfection is unattainable.

 

No, this verse lays the responsibility for a nation’s healing squarely on the shoulders of the believers. We are called to humble ourselves and admit that only God has the answers we need to the issues our nation faces, including political discord, educational shortcomings, international incidents, civil unrest, racial tension and more. God promises that our prayers will make the difference.

 

Contrary to voting, prayer should occur daily. God’s Word instructs us to pray for our leaders.

 

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4).

 

Praying for our leaders—our Supreme Court justices, president, vice president, senators, representatives, mayors, sheriffs and everyone else who holds office in our nation—is a command from God. This would certainly include, also, praying for those seeking office. Not only should we pray for them, but we should also pray about which candidate God would have us cast our vote for. He doesn’t tell us to pray for them if we think they are Christians or honorable or trustworthy. No, He simply tells us to pray.

 

If you have questioned whether your vote matters or if you have struggled to pray for your leaders, consider this your summons. Commit to vote in the upcoming election and to pray for the candidates. If you haven’t already, humble yourself and ask God which candidate He would have you cast your vote for. Pray for those already in office. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how to pray. Check out the infographic below, “How to Pray for Government Leaders.”  Then do your part to stand in faith for our nation. It’s not only your right; it’s your responsibility!

Pray for Those Seeking Election
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The Vision Lives On

Posted on October 19, 2016 - 12:00 am by

The Elite CX Team continues to be a big part of helping us fulfill the things God has ordained for Kenneth Copeland Ministries. We have two missions fully accomplished, and Mission 3—to bring in the second Citation X—is well underway!

At the 2016 Southwest Believers’ Convention, we welcomed our new CX Team leadership: Charlie and Sheila Bollinger, Brandon and Myra Bollinger, Caleb Gober and Joshua Gober. They are all long-time Partners and together they have picked up the vision of Bro. Mac Gober and will take it as far as God tells us to go. Watch this video now so you can meet them and hear their hearts!

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6 Truths to Remember When Praying for Your Country

Posted on October 17, 2016 - 10:50 am by
6 Truths to Remember When Praying for Your Country

By Kenneth Copeland

Every country needs prayer. Regardless of political philosophy or governmental organization, every country needs its citizens, leaders, land, economy, scientists, health care workers, business people and teachers to be bathed in prayer. Why? Because every person and every square inch of a country’s land needs the grace, wisdom and protection of God. From economic uncertainty to outbreaks of disease, racial unrest to contentious elections, we need The LORD to show us what to do. Here are six points to remember as you pray for your country:

 

1. Christians Are Called to Pray

“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” –2 Chronicles 7:14

 

Notice God didn’t call the heathen or unbeliever to pray before He acts. No, He calls the believers. If we want God to move on behalf of our nation, we—God’s people—must humble ourselves and pray.

 

      2. We Must Remain in Faith

“You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it.” –Matthew 21:22

 

All prayer is most effective when it is practiced in faith. Though it’s easy to become discouraged, we must remember that nothing is too hard for The LORD. He can turn any situation around and draw any person to Himself.

 

      3. Our Prayers Make a Difference

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.”

–James 5:16

 

When we seek The LORD in prayer on behalf of our nation, there are God-ordained results. We may never meet the political leader whom we lift up. We may never meet (this side of heaven) the citizens that our prayers affect, but God’s WORD promises that our prayers do, in fact, make a difference. It’s a promise we can trust.

 

       4. We Are Called to Be Faithful

“Never stop praying.” –1 Thessalonians 5:17

 

As believers, we’re called to be faithful, especially with regards to prayer. We can’t give up. Instead, we should continue to ask God to help our country, our leaders and our citizens to make wise, God-honoring decisions.

 

        5. Pray for All Leaders

“I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone.” –1 Timothy 2:1-6

 

As believers, we’re called to pray for all our leaders in government. This can be difficult since we may strongly disagree with our elected or appointed leaders. But God doesn’t tell us to only pray for those we agree with or even those who are Christian. No, we’re to pray for ALL those in authority.

 

         6. Keep Your Words in Agreement

“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”

–Proverbs 18:21

 

When we pray in faith, we can trust that God is working on our behalf. We can trust that He is moving in the hearts and situations of the people involved. That’s why we want our everyday speech to reflect that faith. We don’t want to pray for God to move on behalf of our nation and then complain that those in control are ridiculous or acting irresponsibly. Instead, we want our words to line up with what The WORD of God has said. The WORD promises that our prayer are effective and produce results; therefore, we can believe that God is true to that WORD.

 

Right now, commit to pray for your nation. Approach this kind of prayer the way you would any other situation in your life—in faith.

 

  • Discover what The WORD has to say about what your country is facing. (John 17:17)
  • Begin meditating on and praying those scriptures. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
  • Pray with understanding and in the spirit. (1 Corinthians 14:15)
  • Trust that God is faithful to His WORD concerning your nation. (Isaiah 55:11)
  • Praise God for who He is as the ultimate authority. (Romans 13:1-3)
  • Thank Him for all He is doing—whether you see the results you want or not. (Psalm 100:4)

 

Your nation needs your prayers. Begin standing in faith for the godly changes you desire to see and for the men and women in leadership. After you’ve done all you can do, remain faithful, and trust that God will do what He’s promised to do.

 

How to Live a New Life in Christ

Posted on October 11, 2016 - 12:22 pm by
How to Live a New Life in Christ

Are you ready for a whole new life in Christ? Are you prepared to stop living under circumstances and begin living above them? That’s what is available to you as a believer. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or new to living by faith, your covenant rights as a believer allow you to live a whole new life in Christ. 

by Kenneth Copeland

 

The life you left behind when you became a Spirit-led, Bible-believing, faith-filled Christian is gone. Romans 8:1-2 describes this change like this: “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.”

 

You are no longer bound by what you can touch, see, smell, hear and taste. You answer to God’s laws, the Law of the Spirit. When natural symptoms tell you you’re under the weather, you know you’re healed (Isaiah 53:5). When your bills tell you that you’re downing in debt, you know your God will provide all you need (Philippians 4:19). And when the enemy (or friends or family or circumstances) whisper that you will never have the life you dream of, you know that your God is a God with good plans for you (Jeremiah 29:11).

 

Remembering and trusting the promises God has made to His people (that includes you, by the way), honors Him. That’s what living by faith is all about. You aren’t living under your circumstances, you are trusting God and the truth He revealed in His WORD to rise above your circumstances. You are setting your eyes on The LORD and saying, “No matter what I see, smell, taste, hear or feel, I will trust my God to do what He has promised to do!”

 

Remember God’s Plan

In 1 Samuel 2:30, God tells you, “I will honor those who honor me.” To honor means “to make heavy with glory; to highly esteem, promote, exalt or lift up.” Some people would say that it’s wrong for any person to be promoted or exalted, but Scripture says something different. Take a look at 1 Peter 5:6: “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.” God isn’t opposed to His children being honored or exalted. In fact, that’s been His plan all along.

 

Ever since Adam fell in the Garden of Eden, God has been working to lift mankind back up. He wants us sitting with Him. Just look at what He has planned for you:

 

He stoops to look down

on heaven and on earth.

He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump.

He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people!

(Psalm 113:6-8)

 

Next, think about what the passage means to you. Personalize it. You have been taken from:

 

  • poverty
  • dust
  • need
  • the garbage dump.

 

You have been taken from all that and set among royalty. God’s plan for you does not include any kind of poverty or lack—not spiritual, not physical, not financial, not social. You don’t have to scrape by in life. You can live a new life in Christ, overcoming in every area.

 

By the blood and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, every believer (including you!) has been given authority to reign with Jesus. That’s what Jesus accomplished when He died and rose again. He didn’t come for Himself. No, He came for God’s people. He came to purchase our Redemption.

 

Jesus obeyed God and became subject to death and the curse so that we would be free (2 Corinthians 5:21). God raised Jesus from the dead and “seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come. God has put all things under the authority of Christ and has made him head over all things for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself” (Ephesians 1:20-23).

 

Your New Life

Now, all that may sound well and good, but you might wonder, What does Jesus’ position have to do with my life now? He’s the One who’s exalted, not me.

 

Yes, but remember, you and every other believer are “in Christ.” You were raised up and seated together in heavenly places in Him (Ephesians 2:6). Also, if you have received the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, then you have access to the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. As a Spirit-filled, Bible-believing, faith-filled Christian, you have access to:

 

  • The same power that lifted Jesus out of hell
  • The same power that transformed His body and flooded it with the life and the glory of God
  • The same power that exalted Him to the highest place of honor heaven has to offer!

 

Moreover, that power doesn’t only affect your spirit. It doesn’t simply transform your spiritual life. Romans 8:11 says, “The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.”

 

That verse is talking about more than the great resurrection and the glorified bodies that we will receive. It’s talking about the power that’s available to every believer now, while we’re walking on this earth. We have access to God’s resurrection power now.

 

Even the Apostle Paul spoke about this when he said he would keep pressing in to the knowledge of Jesus and His resurrection power until power lifted him “out from among the dead [even while in the body]” (Philippians 3:11, AMPC).

 

Paul determined to live like that and so can you. Therefore, don’t see yourself as defeated and powerless and subject to the circumstances of this world. Get into agreement with God’s plan of Redemption. Believe that God has taken you from poverty and lack and set you among royalty.

 

Do that by:

 

  • Discovering what The WORD has to say about your life
  • Speaking The WORD over yourself, your life and your family
  • Believing God’s WORD wholeheartedly
  • Speaking positively about yourself and your life
  • Praising God for who He is
  • Praying continually for wisdom and direction
  • Thanking God for every good thing He has done and is doing for you!

 

You don’t have to spend one more moment under any circumstances. You can believe and stand on God’s WORD and begin enjoying your new life in Christ. God designed it. Jesus provided it. Now, you can live it!

Urgent: Call to Prayer for Hurricane Matthew

Posted on October 6, 2016 - 12:00 am by

Hurricane Matthew is being called the fiercest Caribbean storm in almost a decade, and at least 71 people so far have lost their lives. This storm is predicted to close in on the southeastern United States throughout the end of the week. Officials expect damaging winds, flooding rains and coastal flooding from Florida to North Carolina.

Please join us in prayer for the families affected by Hurricane Matthew and stand with us in agreement for this storm to dissipate and no further damage to be done.

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2016 – October Wallpaper

Posted on September 30, 2016 - 12:00 am by

October’s digital wallpaper is ready to download! You can save this wallpaper to your desktop computer or mobile device. Say and believe this daily: “Jesus is my Healer!”

Click here to download the Desktop version.

Click here to download the Mobile version.

Desktop Computer Instructions
For most desktop computers, click the link to download the image. Then, navigate to your downloads folder to find your newly downloaded image. Next, simply right-click the image and select “Set as desktop background or wallpaper.”

Mobile Device Instructions
For most mobile devices, click the link to download the image to your device’s photo album. Then, in most cases, you can change your wallpaper background or lock screen from the Settings menu. If you can’t find this setting, consult your device’s help section or manual for instructions on how to apply the image as your new wallpaper or lock screen.

How to Use God’s No. 1 Weapon: His Word

Posted on September 28, 2016 - 3:15 pm by
How to Use God's No. 1 Weapon: His Word by Kenneth Copeland

As a child of God, one who has accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, you have a powerful weapon at your disposal—the Word of God.

by Kenneth Copeland

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” –Hebrews 4:12, NIV

The Word is the No. 1 weapon God has given you to win in life. When applied correctly, it can solve any problem—financial disaster, chronic illness, crumbling marriage, broken relationship, political unrest… anything!

 

Of course, like all weapons, the Word is most effective when wielded correctly. Consequently, if you don’t know how to use your weapon, it’s useless. Your weapon, the Word of God, can just lie there on your bookshelf collecting dust, or you can get it out and learn how to use it.

 

How do you learn to use the Word of God? You study it, apply it to your life, and speak it aloud. These actions will allow the Word to change you from the inside out by renewing your mind and helping you line up your life with God’s ways.

 

You may be thinking, Can reading God’s Word, applying it and speaking it really make that big of a difference? Yes, it can and will!
Simply look at the ministry of Jesus. He gave us the greatest example of what it looks like to live out the Word of God faithfully. In fact, that’s exactly what His life was—the Word of God come to life.

 

“I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does…. I do nothing on my own but say only what the Father taught me.” (John 5:19, 8:28).
Jesus is the living embodiment of the Word of God. And guess what? You are His joint heir. You have access to everything He had access to. In fact, He made this promise about you: “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father” (John 14:12).

 

By studying God’s Word, applying it and speaking it—all with the help of the Holy Spirit, by faith—you will receive miraculous results just like Jesus did. Here’s how to get started.

How to Study the Word
Studying the Word of God helps you know God’s will. When challenges arise, you don’t have to pray, “If it’s Your will, God, please fill in the blank).” Now you can pray with confidence, knowing how God responds to His people.

 

Step 1: Believe You Can Do It

You may be thinking that you’re not very good at studying the Bible and that it’s impossible for you to learn and understand it. But that is a lie the enemy uses to keep God’s people blind to God’s truth and promises. You are able to get the Word of God deep inside you, and you can understand it with the help of the Holy Spirit.

 

Jesus said in Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (NIV).

Those who ask, seek and knock will get the answers they seek. That’s a promise from Jesus! Yes, it may take time, but you can do it. Read God’s Word, study it, memorize it, think about it, pray it and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal its meaning to you.

 

Step 2: Make It a Priority

Make studying the Word your No. 1 priority. Also, don’t let anything distract you from diving deeply into God’s Word. Check out the article, 8 Steps to Get More Out of Your Bible Study Time, for practical tips to make this daily discipline a life-changing priority.

 

Step 3: Get Support

Connect with other friends and like-minded believers who are as dedicated about studying the Word as you are. Look into joining a local Bible study group at your church, or find a friend to go through a study with. In addition, if you need to find a church in your area that values the integrity of God’s Word, check out our list of Partner churches.

 

In addition, you’ll find powerful resources at your fingertips at KCM.org. Check out our Real Help section where you can get teachings on subjects that matter to you like faith, finances, healing and relationships. You can also tune in to the Believer’s Voice of Victory broadcast, watch the 24/7 Believer’s Voice of Victory Network, and read the Believer’s Voice of Victory magazine. Another great option is attending a KCM meeting. These powerful two- to six-day events allow you to immerse yourself in God’s Word in a life-changing way.

 

How to Apply the Word

As you study the Word and learn what it says, you’re ready to apply it. Ephesians 6:10-17 encourages you to “put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all the strategies of the devil” (verse 10). This includes wielding “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” (verse 17). Here are some steps to applying the Word:

 

  • Discover what the Word says regarding your situation. Whether you are standing for physical healing, emotional well-being, a loved one’s salvation, financial provision, professional blessing or something else, you can find scriptures to stand on.
  • Begin praying those scriptures over your situation. For example, if you are praying for a family member’s salvation, begin praying that the Lord will send laborers across his path (Matthew 9:38). The key is to find out what the Word has to say and then pray that over your situation.
  • Begin praising God for His promises. If you are fighting depression, begin thanking God that “the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). If you are fighting a chronic illness, begin thanking God that “He was beaten so [you] could be whole. He was whipped so [you] could be healed” (Isaiah 53:5).
  • Let the Word be your litmus test for every action you take. Colossians 3:23 says to “work willingly at whatever you do, as through you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Look objectively at your life and ask yourself if the choices you make reflect Jesus. If not, change your choices. God will never bless sin; therefore, commit to getting sin out of your life so that your life can reflect God’s truth.
  • Obey the Word by walking in love and forgiveness. There is power in the act of forgiveness. Just look at Jesus’ instructions: “When you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too” (Mark 11:25). God wants you to come to Him with pure heart, one that is free of anger, bitterness and resentment.

Allow your study of the Word of God to help you apply it effectively!


How to Speak the Word

Once you get the Word of God inside of you by studying and applying it, the Word naturally begins to flow out of you. You know what the Word says because you’ve spent time reading, studying and memorizing it. When difficulties arise, you’re able to naturally begin proclaiming the Word of God over those situations. When breakthroughs occur, you can instinctively begin praising the Lord and proclaiming His goodness.

 

By declaring the Word aloud, you are doing three things:

  1. You are reminding the Lord of His Word and showing Him that you believe that Word to be true.
  2. You are reminding yourself of what His Word says. This is a continuous process; it never ends. Regardless of how long you have been a Christian, reminding yourself of the Word is a beneficial, daily practice.
  3. When you speak the Word aloud, you are taking a stand against the enemy. You are proclaiming that Jesus is Lord over your life, that God’s Word stands true, and that the enemy is defeated in your life.

 

Enjoy the Results of Using God’s No. 1 Weapon
The results of studying God’s Word, applying it and proclaiming it are strengthened, stirred-up faith, and an abundance of wisdom and peace! So don’t delay. Begin strengthening your faith with the Word of God. Let it transform you and those around you as it prepares you to live an overcoming, miraculous life!

Getting Older? 6 Reasons the Body of Christ Desperately Needs You

Posted on September 22, 2016 - 2:56 pm by
6 Reasons the Body of Christ Desperately Needs You

by Gloria Copeland

 

Today, the idea of aging gracefully seems lost. In our society, emphasis is repeatedly placed on remaining young, but if you are entering your “golden years,” you know the value of growing older. You hold the unique position of being able to train the next generation of believers to love, endure, worship and encourage.

You have the opportunity to reflect the heart of the psalmist who said, “Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God. Let me proclaim your power to this new generation, your mighty miracles to all who come after me” (Psalm 71:18).

Yes, the Body of Christ needs you. Here are six lessons you are uniquely qualified to share with the younger generation.

 

  1. Help the next generation see that living a lifetime of godliness is possible.

Titus 2:11-13 says, “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.”

You’ve learned that godly living is the only way to truly live. It’s not something you outgrow or reason away. You know what it means to serve the Lord in every area of life and you have experienced the joy that comes with making and living that choice.

  1. Help the next generation see what godly endurance looks like.

“Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised” (Hebrews 10:36).

You’ve learned over time how to live the life of faith regardless of what comes against you. You’ve learned how to endure hardship, persecutions and disappointments. While a younger believer may question how to get through tough times, you have a lifetime of knowing that God is ever faithful.

  1. Help the next generation see what it is to passionately pursue the Lord.

“‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’” (Luke 10:27).

For the younger generation, it’s easy to get caught up in the cares of life—establishing a career, finding a spouse, caring for a young family, sending a teenager off to college, paying for college, and maneuvering job changes. As someone who has already experienced those life changes, you are able to show them what it looks like to serve God faithfully and passionately over the long haul.

  1. Help the next generation keep its eyes on Jesus.

While it’s easy to get caught up in new trends that pass through the Church, you can help the next generation remember to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus. You can remind them that He is “the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through [Him]” (John 14:6).

  1. Help the next generation understand the importance of the Word of God.

Joshua 1:8 tells us to “study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” There is no substitute for studying the Word. It is the best way to learn God’s ways and understand His nature. After years of study, you are able to teach the next generation what it says and how to apply it.

  1. Help the next generation see how precious Christian fellowship is.

“If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble” (Ecclesiastes 4:10). You can help the next generation see just how important and beneficial godly friendships are. As believers we’re not called to walk through life alone. Instead, we’re called to be part of a body of believers, like KCM’s Partner churches.

 

If you are entering your golden years, the Body of Christ needs you! You have a lifetime of wisdom and experiences to impart. From younger men and women in your local church to those in your community who would love to know you and learn from you, you have much to give and a multitude to share.

 

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