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Posted on February 1, 2022 - 8:53 am by KCM

A gateway is an entry point.

Not one place to gain access, but the entry point. You can try to reach a destination without going through it, but you’ll end up bumping up against a wall.

For Christians, Jesus created the gateway and then told us how to get through it to success in every area of our lives—financially, physically, spiritually, relationally and otherwise. From His Word, we know:

Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).

Prayer won’t work without faith (James 1:7-8).

Faith won’t work without love (Galatians 5:6).

Love never fails (1 Corinthians 13:8).

In other words, if you have a problem, love is the answer. If you’ve been stuck in the same place or believing for the same thing for what seems like forever, love is the answer. The good news is that your love walk is completely in your hands. That means YOU have the power to change your situation!

Here, we’re sharing why love is The Gateway to Success in every area of your life and how to get there.

1. Love Brings Success to Your Prayers

“And whenever you stand praying… forgive.” –Mark 11:25 (NKJV)

When you’re interacting with people each day, you likely aren’t thinking about how it will affect your prayers. But the Bible tell us it does—significantly, in fact.

Prayers prayed in faith are those that yield results. Since Galatians 5:6 tells us that faith works by love, we know faith cannot be in operation when something in our love walk is out of balance.

Perhaps you’re outwardly a very pleasant and polite person. But walking in love goes far beyond being nice. It’s what resides deep beneath the surface. It’s what comes out when something goes wrong or someone upsets you. It includes your thoughts and intentions. It’s a matter of the heart. And it’s so important because your love walk will make or break your prayer life, as Jesus told us in Mark 11:25.

Love is so important because the Bible says love is a greater power than even faith and hope (1 Corinthians 13:13). So, no matter how much faith and hope you think you have, if your love is off balance, your faith won’t work.

If you’ve been praying a prayer that doesn’t seem to be receiving an answer, it’s time to ask (and answer) the question that changes everything and moves you through the gateway to success: How is your love walk? Let’s take a look.

Love is patient—with your spouse, at the grocery store, in traffic, with your children.

Love is kind—to your neighbor, to your restaurant server, in your thoughts, in your deeds and especially in a disagreement.

Love doesn’t envy—it isn’t jealous of someone else’s life, appearance, giftings or opportunities.

Love doesn’t boast—it doesn’t focus on itself but turns attention outward toward others.

Love is not proud—it does not see itself as greater than it should. It knows where it needs to improve and is not above correction. It doesn’t worry, but instead fully trusts God.

Love is not rude—It doesn’t cut people off in traffic, and it doesn’t push to the front of the line. It doesn’t talk loudly in public or disturb others during a church service. It is not late for work, church or appointments. And it doesn’t speak harshly.

Love keeps no record of wrongs—it doesn’t remind your spouse of what they said or did five years ago or even last week. It doesn’t keep a running tally of what your mother-in-law has said or done.

If the Lord tapped you on the shoulder about one or more of these in particular—make a change! Ask God to help you, so you can walk through the gateway to success!

“Love your neighbor as yourself” fulfills every commandment. If you’ve been unkind to someone this week, you’ve stepped out of love, so get it right with that person without delay. Go to them and apologize. Repent to them and to the Lord. Clear the pathway to answered prayer!

2. Love Brings Healing to Your Body

“Let all bitterness and indignation and wrath (passion, rage, bad temper) and resentment (anger, animosity) and quarreling (brawling, clamor, contention) and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you, with all malice (spite, ill will, or baseness of any kind). And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you” –Ephesians 4:31-32 (AMPC)

If healing is something you’ve been believing for, but it seems slow in coming, love is the answer.

Medical science has proven that diseases such as arthritis, cancer, ulcers, anxiety, high blood pressure and heart disease are connected to stress, fear and bitterness. Unforgiveness or harboring hurts from the past is downright dangerous—both physically and spiritually.

Unforgiveness will pull the plug on your faith so completely that you won’t have enough power to move the molehills in your life—much less the mountains. Jesus concluded one of His most powerful teachings on faith with these words, “And when you stand praying, forgive” (Mark 11:25, MEV). Jesus didn’t say when you stand praying try to forgive if you can. He simply said to forgive. Period.

Jesus did not suggest that we forgive. He made forgiveness a command. And it would be unjust for Him to command us to do something we could not do. Therefore, we know it is within our ability to obey His command to forgive—no matter what the circumstances are. Most people don’t realize it, but unforgiveness is actually a form of fear. Quite often we don’t forgive because we’re afraid of getting hurt again. We’re afraid we will never recover from the damage someone has done to our lives.

Beyond forgiving others, walking in love in every area of life will keep you healthy and strong. Anger, grumbling and criticism are bad for your health!

Proverbs 29:11 (RSV) says, “A fool gives full vent to his anger.” Angry outbursts are not only sinful and harmful to you, but they damage your relationships as well. While we all have moments when we get upset, lashing out in anger toward anyone under any circumstance is not only unacceptable and disobedient to God’s Word, it will block your healing. That’s why Brother Kenneth E. Hagin said, “If you want to walk in health, you’re going have to walk in love and keep your tongue!”

Grumbling and criticism are in the same category. Complaining is the opposite of a grateful, faith-filled heart, and criticizing others is stepping out of love. Love disciplines, corrects and holds people accountable. Love doesn’t just allow people to act however they wish or affirm behaviors that are contrary to the Word of God. But it is also not condemning or judgmental.

So, hold your tongue, guard your heart, and get healed! You can change your habits to change your life. Jesus is ready and waiting to be invited to heal the hurting and broken places in your life that cause you to be angry, criticize or complain. He wants to help you. All you have to do is ask, be willing and obedient; and you will eat the good of the land. Love is your gateway to success!

3. Love Will Bring Success to Your Finances

“The LORD will greatly bless you in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess as an inheritance—only if you carefully obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe with care all these commandments.” –Deuteronomy 15:4-5 (NKJV)

This connection is difficult for some people to make. How is your love walk tied to your finances? As we’re learning, your love walk is tied to everything!

When it comes to finances, there are multiple areas where we can block our own blessing without knowing it. Worry is probably the greatest offender in a believer’s life when it comes to provision.

Worry means “divided into parts.” Worry means “to be double-minded,” and we know from James 1:6 that a double-minded man cannot expect anything from the Lord.

Love means living without fear (1 John 4:18)—fear that what you want will never come to pass, fear of being rejected, fear of being overlooked, fear of not having enough money, fear of losing your job, fear of getting sick, etc.

The Hebrew translation of the word love includes the root word for giving, which means you cannot separate love from giving! If a believer is withholding the tithe or is not generous in giving to the Kingdom or to others, love is not in full operation.

Beyond that, we block financial blessings when we mistreat others because disobedience to the Lord is a blessing blocker. It doesn’t have to be a big and noticeable offense, either.

Here are some areas where we as believers can miss it and walk out of love:

Grumbling about drivers on the road
Underpaying people who work for you
Cheating on your taxes
Tipping small at restaurants
Pointing out the faults of your neighbor’s yard or house
Giving the silent treatment to someone who upset you
Criticizing your daughter-in-law
Failing to respect your husband or wife
Neglecting to compliment or show appreciation to your employees
Failing to encourage your children
Being cranky
Talking about the failures of others
Criticizing your pastor
Angry outbursts.

It doesn’t take much to fall off the love line and right into the devil’s ditch. But when we make a conscious effort in these areas and turn our prayers and attention toward them, with God’s help, we will walk straight into the gateway to success in our finances!

Need help improving your love walk? (Hint: We all do!) See Kenneth Copeland’s Tips for Walking in Love and how he works on his love walk HERE.

4. Love Will Give You Whole-Life Success

“Love never fails.” –1 Corinthians 13:8 (NKJV)

What does whole-life success look like to you?

For many it means success in health, finances, relationships, business, ministry, promotions and dreams realized.

Brother Copeland says, “Love is fear-free and failure-free.” Since we know love never fails, if we’re experiencing failure—or a lack of success—in any area of our lives, we know love is the answer.

If you desire to be married, to receive a promotion at work, an increase in your finances, to start a ministry, to walk in divine health, to heal a broken relationship, or to bring a prodigal child home—love is the answer. Sow seeds, speak confessions and stay in the Word—those are all part of seeing a harvest—but don’t expect to see results until you dig deep, press in and make the changes you need to make to fully walk in love.

Love will push you forward toward the gateway to success. Anything that moves you out of love puts on the brakes and stalls out your progress. Don’t put on the brakes. Let love propel you to success in every area of your life!

Kenneth Copeland’s Tips for Walking in Love

How to Develop Your Faith Series

Posted on January 27, 2022 - 5:39 pm by KCM

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Watch each Sunday message in Pastor George’s How To Develop Your Faith series, and download your FREE products!

Pastor George Pearsons from Eagle Mountain International Church was instructed by the Lord to begin 2022 with a series entitled How to Develop Your Faith. The stronger your faith is, the easier it will be to receive from the Lord, stand against the devil and live strong during these tumultuous times.

The title of the first installment is called, “Where is Your Faith?” and Pastor George shares the original vision for KCM and EMIC and words from the Lord leading up to his role as Senior Pastor and 2022 words from the Lord through Kenneth Copeland and Jerry Savelle.

He then asks the same question Jesus asked the disciples after the storm: “Where is your faith?” We are told in Scripture to examine ourselves as to whether or not we are in faith. How do we know? Take the Faith Checkup and pinpoint exactly where you are in your faith walk—and how to get to a higher level of faith.

Pastor George gave his congregation an assignment: Listen to Faith: How It Works by Kenneth Copeland. This four-part series answers some very important questions about faith including, Who Has Faith? Who Can Use Faith? What is Faith? How is Faith Released? How is Faith Developed? These are four, very unique one-on-one sessions from Brother Copeland that will help you build strong faith, and you can download it for FREE below.

WEEKLY SERMONS

Sunday, January 23, 2022
How To Develop Your Faith-Part 1
Where is Your Faith?

Sunday, January 30, 2022
How To Develop Your Faith-Part 2
Paul’s Strategic Faith Plan

This is the second message of the How to Develop Your Faith series. In it, Pastor George Pearsons examines the apostle Paul’s teaching in 1 Thessalonians 3:9-10 and shows how his example is still just as true today. You’ll learn how to stand strong against fear and doubt and learn to walk in an uncommon faith that can bring about great change in your life and the world. This is an essential message for this crucial moment in time!

Sunday, February 6, 2022
How To Develop Your Faith-Part 3
The Measure of Faith

George Pearsons shares the third message in his How to Develop Your Faith series.Every believer is given the same measure of faith when they are born again, according to Romans 12:1-3. At the point, however, it is up to each of us to develop our faith. The more we focus on the development of our faith, the stronger we become and the easier it becomes to stand for an overcoming life in Christ. If you question whether you could ever have a faith like Peter, Paul or even Jesus, this message is for you.

Sunday, February 13, 2022
How To Develop Your Faith-Part 4
Receive Jesus as the Developer of Your Faith

How determined are you to have faith that moves mountains? In this message, Pastor George Pearsons shares one of the most important steps you can take in the development of your faith: recognizing Jesus as the developer—or trainer—of your faith. When you put your faith in Him and God’s WORD, He will strengthen you, so you can accomplish all God has called you to do. This is necessary for overcoming the work of the enemy, receiving healing or becoming debt free (Romans 13:8). Pastor George shares what he learned from his own path to debt freedom and how faith played a key part of that journey. Don’t miss it!

Sunday, February 20, 2022
How To Develop Your Faith-Part 5
Give The Word First Place

This week, Pastor George shares the next step for developing strong faith: Give the WORD first place in your life. Teaching from Luke 10:38-42, he shows how this truth came to life in the example of Mary and Martha. When Martha complained that her sister wasn’t helping her with a houseful of people, Jesus responded that Mary had discovered “only one thing worth being concerned about”—The WORD. If you’re struggling to spend time in The WORD because of the busyness of life, this message will remind you of how valuable it is to give The WORD first place in all things.

Sunday, February 27, 2022
How To Develop Your Faith-Part 6
Make the Word Final Authority

This week, Pastor George shares a bedrock principle for every believer: Make The WORD final authority. No matter what is going on in your life or in the world, as believers, we should go to The WORD first and make it the first, last and only WORD. When we do that, we come to the place where our respect and honor for this living book increases. We can have faith for anything The WORD promises (Psalm 119:89) and see it come to pass.

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5 Secrets To Living Life in the Faith Lane

Posted on January 25, 2022 - 7:32 am by KCM

When you jump on a highway, you have a choice.

You can drive in the slow lane, cruise along in the middle lane, or move over to the fast lane. In life, you have choices, too, regarding which lane you’ll cruise in. You can hang out in the cynical lane, the “safe” lane, the waiting-for-everything-to-fall-in-your-lap lane, the guarded lane, the angry and bitter lane. You get the point. Or you can live life in the faith lane. That is the lane that cruises at an altitude much higher than the others, ignores the “directions” the world gives, and dares to believe for more. The best part? It always arrives at its destination.

If you’ve been stuck in traffic on the way to your dreams, it’s time to change lanes. Here, we’re sharing 5 Secrets To Living Life in the Faith Lane that are guaranteed to get you to your destination—victory!

1. Choose Life

“I have placed before you today life and happiness, and death and adversity…. So choose life.” –Deuteronomy 30:15,19 (NASB)

When you wake up in the morning, you’re going to move into a lane of life. Some people start their day grumbling about how tired they are, how they don’t want to go to work, or expecting things to go just as they always have. Uh oh. They choose incorrectly. That’s life in the slowest lane there is.

Instead, God tells us to “choose life” that we might live life in the faith lane! How do we choose life? Deuteronomy 30 tells us:

Love God. To love God is to receive His love for you, love others and obey Him.
Walk in His ways. (Take time to do a study on what it looks like to walk in His ways and live an upright life.)
Keep His commandments, statutes and judgments. This means all of them! If you attend church and tithe but attack people verbally or become angry easily, you’re not keeping the greatest commandment—to love others. Endeavor to keep all of God’s commands.We are not called to be perfect in the sense that we are without a single flaw (that’s impossible), but we are called to be perfect in the biblical sense, which is to become spiritually mature.

When you choose life, you’re choosing success! That means you wake up with a spirit of expectancy about you. You know it’s going to be a great day because the Lord is with you, and He has great plans for your life!

2. Speak Only Life Words

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.” –James 1:6-7 (ESV)

On a two-lane road, you can go one direction or the other, but you can’t go both ways at the same time. You have to pick a lane!

In life, if you want to stay in the faith lane, it is critical that you speak only life words. Your words are the steering wheel of your life. When you speak God’s Word and God’s will over your life, it propels you farther down the faith lane toward victory in that situation. Conversely, every time you speak negativity, doubt, fear, self-pity or defeat you flip yourself around and start driving the other way—away from everything you want! Backtracking is not fun on a road trip, and it is no better on the way to your dreams.

Stay in the faith lane by making sure everything you say agrees with what God says. Be consistent. Don’t believe and speak faith today, but then tomorrow say, “Well, I’m not sure if it will happen.” As long as you’re flip-flopping, you’re guaranteeing you won’t receive what you’re after (James 1:6-8).

The more you speak only life words, the more your faith will grow. It will keep you from being in the faith lane one day then out of it the next. Spending regular time meditating on God’s Word is key to keeping your words in line and staying in the faith lane.

And resist every temptation to speak wrong words! Those temptations will come—daily even—but unless you want to drive away from victory, you won’t give in. When the devil tempts you to tell it like it is instead of like you want it to be, say, “No, devil! I’m not going to slam on the brakes. I’m staying in the faith lane!”

3. Be Intentional About Being Obedient

“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” –John 14:15 (ESV)

The reason God has commandments and statutes is to keep us safely within the lines of the faith lane. Whenever we disobey, we move outside the faith lane, where we’re safest and moving toward all the benefits of THE BLESSING.

The plans He has for us work out step by step—obeying Him in the little things that lead us right up to the big things. Now, we may miss a step from time to time, and sometimes the result of missing a step or disobeying may seem insignificant. But Gloria Copeland believes otherwise: “I am convinced there is no insignificant disobedience.” That’s why we must approach every moment in tune with His voice and obedient to His Word.

It may seem harmless to slip up and be dishonest or fly off the handle in anger or share some gossip, but those small moments of disobedience take us off track and sometimes cause us to wander around when we didn’t have to.

God has given us His written Word and placed His Spirit within us to provide moment-by-moment direction for our lives. Obedience is worth the effort!

Luke 11:28 tells us that those who hear God’s Word and keep it are blessed—it’s as simple as that. His plan and purpose for your life is not dependent upon what you can or cannot do. It depends on your doing what He tells you to do when He tells you to do it.

It takes being intentional about being obedient to make it happen! Though it becomes easier as we grow and mature in the Lord, there will always be work to do—faith muscles to exercise. How do we grow in spiritual maturity? Practice, practice, practice. You can do this by prioritizing:

More time meditating on the Word of God and applying it to your own life.
More time listening for and responding to correction.
More time practicing holding your tongue, being patient, thinking of others.
More time forgiving others (even from offenses of long ago).
More time praying for God’s help.

So, don’t give in to the temptation to disobey God’s Word in any area—especially when it comes to walking in love. Be intentional about obeying Him and keep yourself cruising along at full speed in the faith lane!

4. Live by Faith on Purpose

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” –Ephesians 5:15-17 (ESV)

What does it mean to live by faith on purpose?

When you turn onto a road to start driving, you choose which lane you want to drive on and you do so on purpose. Living life in the faith lane doesn’t happen by accident or on a wish—it is intentional and with purposeful effort. What does that look like? Instead of winging it from one day to the next, you have a plan. It includes making the following decisions for yourself.

I am going to speak words of faith, and I am not going to speak words of doubt.
I am going to believe God, no matter what my five senses are telling me.
I am going to obey God, even when my flesh is shouting out and demanding otherwise.
I am going to read, study, memorize and meditate on the Word of God daily.
I am going to receive correction from God and those around me so that I can become more and more pleasing to God and stay qualified for promotion.

Now, are you going to be perfect? Of course not. But it is this intentional effort—living life in the faith lane on purpose—that will keep you moving in the direction God has for you—straight to your dreams and the plans and purposes He has for you.

5. Overcome Hindrances to Faith

“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” –Hebrews 11:6 (MEV)

But I have faith and I’m still not seeing results!

If that’s where you are, it’s time to take an inventory and find out where you can make an adjustment to get back on your way to victory!

Kenneth Copeland said at a recent faith event, “When you pull a card from the promise box, make sure you go to the Promise Book and read the verses before and after it because it’s probably conditional.”

Every promise has a note of correction in it—a place you need to adjust or a condition that must be met to receive it. So, if something isn’t working in our lives, we know it isn’t on God’s end. But that’s OK! He always gives us a way to get back in the faith lane and in position to receive everything we desire.

While there are a number of conditions to God’s promises (see The “Ifs” Between You and Your Promise), the greatest hindrance to faith is failing to walk in love. Walking in love isn’t “being nice,” but rather, a state of the heart that yields the fruit of the spirit in every situation toward every person. It’s the driving force behind a person who can remain calm when being insulted, bless someone who cuts them off in traffic, and forgive quickly and completely. It isn’t fake exterior behaviors, but a sincere attitude that flows from a heart that has been fully developed in the love of God.

And no matter how long you’ve been at it—it takes work! You will never stop having to work at walking in love. But it’s worth the effort because it is by far the greatest hindrance to receiving from God. If something is missing in your life, it is almost certainly tied to your love walk.

To get yourself back in the faith lane, overcome any hindrances that may have crept up and driven you into the wrong flow of traffic. It is so much better to acknowledge areas where you’ve missed it and correct them than remain in denial and stay perpetually stuck in the same place in life.

You can live life in the faith lane! When you take these five secrets and apply them one by one to your life, you will see a change. Keep making the slight corrections needed to stay in your faith lane, and before you know it, you will arrive at the destination of your dreams!

A Prayer to Stay In the Faith Lane

3 Ways To Improve Your Ability To Hear the Holy Spirit

Posted on January 17, 2022 - 1:50 pm by KCM

by Gloria Copeland

One of the questions people ask the most is, “How do I hear the Holy Spirit?” They think there must be a magic formula involved—and while there isn’t a 1-2-3 magic formula, there are disciplines that you can implement to put yourself in the place of hearing the Holy Spirit more clearly. Remember, He’s always speaking; it’s just a matter of opening your spiritual ears to hear Him. Let’s look at three ways that you can improve your ability to hear the Holy Spirit.

#1: Hear the Holy Spirit when you Focus on the Word

One of the most effective ways to improve your ability to hear the Holy Spirit is by focusing on God’s Word. In John 15:7, Jesus said, “But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!”

How do you know when you have been focusing enough on the Word? The Holy Spirit talks to you through it! He directs your thoughts as you go about your day. He brings it to your mind when challenges arise, and helps you know what to do.

You focus on the Word by spending time in it. You can’t just read it casually every now and then. You have to be diligent to read your Bible and reflect on it every day and obey it. Treat it like the priceless treasure it is.

#2: Hear the Holy Spirit when you Listen to God’s People

The Holy Spirit isn’t only speaking to you; He’s speaking to all of God’s people. Sometimes those people have received a message from the Lord for the church, like when the Lord spoke through the Apostles or when the Lord gives Kenneth Copeland a prophecy. Other times, the Holy Spirit uses those people to share a special message specifically for you. By listening to trusted faith ministers and even Spirit-led friends and family members, you can hear the Holy Spirit’s direction.

Now, that doesn’t mean you should listen to every person, or even every Christian, who believes that God wants them to tell you something. Make sure those people are Spirit-filled, Spirit-led and full of faith. Watch the Believer’s Voice of Victory broadcast, read the Believer’s Voice of Victory magazine, attend a faith-filled church, build friendships with believers in those churches, and join KCM’s faith-filled online community and build relationships there.

#3: Hear the Holy Spirit when you Listen in Prayer

Do you find yourself doing all the talking in your prayer time with the Lord? If you never get quiet enough to listen, how will you ever hear what the Holy Spirit is speaking to your heart?

When you pray, spend some time praising God for His goodness and thanking Him for all He has done for you (Psalm 100:4). Then ask Him for what you need (Philippians 4:13). After that, get quiet. Prayer is not a one-way conversation. Make sure that you give the Holy Spirit a chance to speak. He may bring a scripture or song to your mind. He may bring a person to mind that needs prayer. Or He may give you direction for your day or even an answer for a prayer request.

Keeping a prayer journal is another great way to identify the Holy Spirit’s voice. Write down what you’ve asked the Lord for and the different ways He has answered those prayers. Write the thoughts He brings to your mind. As you put this into practice, you’ll begin to understand how the Holy Spirit works in and through you. You’ll begin to hear (and read) His answers.

The Holy Spirit is talking. It’s up to you to hear Him clearly. By putting these three keys into practice, you’ll improve your ability to hear the Holy Spirit, and you’ll have the joy of living a Spirit-led life!

3 Prayer Secrets From Gloria Copeland

10 Ways KCM Is Here for YOU

Posted on January 11, 2022 - 10:22 am by KCM

Whether you’re new to Kenneth Copeland Ministries or are a long-time Partner or Friend, it is so important to us that you know this—we’re here for you!^®

You don’t ever have to go it alone. God designed the Body of Christ to stand together in unity and support for one another in this life of faith. At KCM, our vision is to see believers experiencing the fullness of THE BLESSING, which includes divine healing, supernatural prosperity, the God kind of love and more; operating skillfully in God’s Word; and well-trained to discern good and evil.

As you journey through this life, know that we are standing with you, believing with you that you will move from faith to faith and victory to victory. Here are 10 ways KCM is here for you today and every day.

1. Prayer Support

Our prayer center is open day and night to support our Partners and Friends. If you need someone to pray for you and agree with you for victory, call the KCM Prayer Line at 1-817-852-6000 or visit kcm.org/prayer.

Additionally, Kenneth has made a vow before God to pray for his Partners every single day until Jesus comes. He is so passionate about praying for his Partners that he has a giant, 85-inch monitor that scrolls through pictures of his Partners every 15 seconds!
PLUS, every weekday, we air a special television program on VICTORY Channel^® called Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. CT, where we pray for you LIVE over the air. Prayer is the foundation of Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Tune in and send us your prayer request. It is our honor and privilege to pray for you and stand for your victory!

2. Faith-Building Events Around the World

Throughout the year, KCM hosts a variety of power-packed faith events around the globe designed to give you total immersion in the Word of God. With high-energy worship, exciting teachings and Healing School, you’re sure to leave with all the tools necessary to achieve victory in every area of your life.

When you join us for an event, you can expect a fresh word from the Lord, a fresh anointing, and the power-packed kind of faith that will inspire you to reach out and take what belongs to you in Christ Jesus. There’s no better place to build your faith and receive miracles.

If you’ve never experienced a KCM event, we invite you to join us in 2022 as we celebrate 55 years of ministry! New cities are added regularly, so you can find an event near you or in a place you’d like to visit. These are road-trip worthy meetings, so gather some friends, and make it a time to remember!

PLUS, there’s always something happening at the Revival Capital of the World^®! At EMIC, you’ll find everything from miracle healing and prayer meetings, women’s events and youth camp to tent meetings, 4th of July fireworks and our annual New Year’s Eve service. No matter what is happening in the world, you’ll always find faith happening on the mountain!

3. Resources to Encourage and Equip

Need help developing your faith for healing, finances or relationships? We have a resource for that! Check out our books, CDs, DVDs and LifeLine Kits from Kenenth and Gloria Copeland, Pastors George and Terri Pearsons, Kellie Copeland and many more. Our resources are here to help you become stronger in the Word of God and stronger in your faith, so you can live in total victory.

4. VICTORY Channel

One of the most exciting areas of growth has been the addition and subsequent expansion of VICTORY Channel—our faith-based television network unlike any other. With 24/7 LIVE and on-demand faith programming, the airways are being filled with hope and healing from the Word of God. With more than 28 programmers, the message of faith you need is just one click away. Plus, we are continually adding new programming and new ways to watch. Find VICTORY on Dish^® Channel 265, Roku^®, Apple TV^®, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube^®, govictory.com, DIRECTV^® Channel 366, GloryStar, FaithNow, and now Spectrum^®! Click HERE to find all the ways you can watch VICTORY.

5. Disaster Relief

Thanks to the faithful support of our Partners, KCM’s Relief Team is on the scene any time there’s a tornado, wildfire, flooding or other natural disaster. Our goal is to respond quickly when a need arises, and then help affected communities throughout their recovery. Our team has also been instrumental in providing support and relief during COVID-19.

Our team provides prayer and support to individual Partners by telephone, and on-site when possible. You’re never alone in time of need. We’re here for you!

6. Weekly Encouragement in Your Inbox

Each week, we send fresh, anointed encouragement straight to your inbox. Our blog posts, practical confessions of faith, prayers and tips for taking victory will propel you to the next level! Not signed up? Create an account, and start enjoying the benefits!

7. A FREE Faith-Building Magazine

First published in 1973, the Believer’s Voice of Victory (BVOV) magazine has brought hope, faith and victory to people all over the world. Mailed to more than half a million homes in 159 territories, published in six languages, and completely free of charge, BVOV magazine is a trusted source of biblical teaching for believers everywhere.

The teaching and testimonies of healing, restoration and financial breakthrough have been nothing less than astounding. The ministry from this magazine continues today and is stronger than ever!

Read a digital copy of the BVOV magazine, and request your FREE annual subscription HERE.

8. Opportunities To Sow and Reap

At KCM, we never ask you to give money. Instead, we focus on teaching you the power of sowing and reaping, as outlined throughout Scripture. We teach you how to sow generously where God leads you, with a cheerful heart, with intentionality, expecting to receive the harvest God promised. The testimonies we have received are proof positive that handling money God’s way will always bring results!

That’s why, when a financial gift is sown into KCM, we turn around and sow 10% of that gift into other ministries that are reaching out in unique ways that differ from our own mission. These gifts are used to help with orphanages, food outreaches, prison ministries, evangelistic associations, Bible translation, teaching material and much more.

9. Kenneth Copeland Bible College^®

Yes! We have a Bible College right here on ministry property. At Kenneth Copeland Bible College, the school of faith, we’re committed to passing on the rich legacy of faith that is Kenneth Copeland Ministries to the next generation. Our innovative approach to Bible school is designed to prepare you to live a victorious, overcoming life of faith in your unique ministry calling.

With courses based on the foundational teachings of Kenneth Copeland, well-known instructors who’ve lived what they teach, electives designed to develop your gifts, and affordable tuition, this is the perfect place to earn your Associate of Biblical Studies. Discover what it means to embody faith, integrity and excellence in ministry!

Is God calling you to Bible school? Explore KCBC^® and apply today!

10. Evangelism Training

At KCM, we know sharing your faith can be intimidating. That’s why we provide evangelism training that includes on-the-street witnessing.

KCM’s Minister of Evangelism, Riley Stephenson, provides evangelism training to believers all over the world, as well as to Kenneth Copeland Bible College students. Our local teams share the love of Jesus almost every weekend.

We take sharing the gospel very seriously here at KCM. We have been blessed to be part of 128,011,195 salvations since 1984!

We hope you’ve learned more about the ways KCM is here for YOU, and we hope you’ll take advantage of everything we have to offer! It is our greatest honor to come alongside you and help you achieve every victory God has for you. Be BLESSED! And remember…God loves you, we love you, and Jesus is LORD!

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America Stands To Educate, Inform Throughout 2022 Midterm Elections

Posted on January 6, 2022 - 12:06 pm by KCM

Beginning in February, watch America Stands on VICTORY Channel^® for 2022 midterm election coverage in a spirit of faith!

It’s vital for every Christian and conservative in America to know—your vote in the upcoming 2022 midterm elections is needed now more than ever. As our nation reels from the effects of anti-biblical and unconstitutional policies made from Washington down to the state and local levels, one thing is for certain—we must not give up!

We are in a battle for the heart and soul of America, and it is imperative that we continue pressing forward with the Truth. One of the ways we’re helping is by sharing information and resources to equip believers like you to vote biblical principles in the upcoming elections through our VICTORY Channel original program America Stands.

Beginning in February, our generous Partners and VICTORY supporters have made it possible for us to bring this program and resource that will help you begin preparing for the 2022 midterm elections. America Stands will air on VICTORY Channel throughout 2022, and will deliver information, resources and LIVE election coverage in a spirit of faith!

Scheduled Shows

Tuesday, June 7 at 9:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. CT

Watch on VICTORY Channel! Find your channel HERE.

What’s At Stake

The 2022 midterm elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, and will be the first elections affected by the redistricting following the 2020 census.

All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate will be contested.
Thirty-nine states and territorial gubernational, and numerous other state and local elections will also be contested.

The 2022 midterm and other elections present a huge opportunity to elect conservative, Bible-believing individuals who will effect change for the entire nation at the federal, state and local levels.

As WallBuilders founder David Barton often reminds us, the midterm elections have even greater consequences than presidential elections. Now more than ever, your country needs YOU. Don’t miss this enormous opportunity to stay engaged, vote and make a difference in our nation!

America Stands: Information and Resources

As these important primaries, conventions and elections take place in 2022, America Stands is poised to educate and inform viewers about candidates and issues, as well as provide voting resources—all in a spirit of faith—in the following ways:

Throughout the year, our hosts and specials guests will dive deep into the basics of this nation’s founding, focusing on our biblical and constitutional roots.
America Stands will break down complex and often misunderstood topics like the electoral college, redistricting and more.
You will have access to state-by-state resources to help you make the most informed decisions when you vote. These resources will be accessible via the America Stands website HERE.
VICTORY Channel social media pages will feature regular educational videos, posts and information. Connect with VICTORY on Facebook™, Twitter®, Instagram, YouTube® and rumble, so you don’t miss a thing!

America Stands: LIVE Reporting of Election Results

Our LIVE coverage of the 2022 election results on Nov. 8, 2022, will feature up-to-the-minute reporting and commentary from a rotating panel of trusted political experts and prominent special guests. Additionally, the America Stands team will provide valuable insights into what’s happening behind the scenes, so we’re ready to stand guard in prayer over every political outcome.

America Stands is the place to turn to for information, resources and LIVE election results for the 2022 midterm elections. Be sure to watch America Stands on VICTORY Channel, and follow us on social media for election coverage in the spirit of faith.* Together, we are VICTORY, and together, we can turn our nation back to God and our founding principles!

*Show schedule and times pending. Visit govictory.com/americastands for the latest information.

5 Battle Strategies To Win the War on Fear

Posted on January 4, 2022 - 8:22 am by KCM

“Who Dares Wins.”

This widely admired motto of the British Special Air Service (SAS) has often been repeated by the United States military during special or dangerous missions as motivation to overcome and conquer. In essence, it is a call to defy fear to achieve victory in the face of perilous circumstances. It is a call to rise boldly above everything the flesh tells you to think, feel and do.

As Christians, we can see a similar theme throughout the Bible. He who dares to believe God, stand in faith, face persecution, and take God at His Word, wins. To dare means to have the courage to confront something boldly without questioning yourself or thinking about the “what ifs.”

At KCM, we’re declaring war on fear. Do you dare join us? Do you dare to look fear in the face and talk back with the Word of God? Do you dare to have faith when everyone around says you should be afraid? To help you prepare for battle, we’ve put together 5 Battle Strategies To Win the War on Fear that will turn you into the spiritual warrior you were created to be.

1. Get In Fear’s Face

“God has not given us a spirit of fear.” –2 Timothy 1:7

Some of the greatest soldiers in the world—particularly special forces units—are trained to deal with fear head-on. That’s because they know fear is a great threat to success. It causes all people—not just soldiers—to make poor decisions, often resulting in failure.

It’s that same reason Jesus went to great effort to deliver us from all fear and oppression. Jesus didn’t cope with the works of the devil. He destroyed them. That was His whole reason for coming to this earth (1 John 3:8). He destroyed the power of sin and death, and delivered us who were in bondage to fear (Hebrews 2:14-15).

While most of us will never face the life-threatening experiences of a special forces unit, we can take a hint from how they prepare. They practice, they laugh at fear, they see themselves having a successful outcome, and they guard their inner dialogue. Sound familiar? Those are each in line with how the Bible tells us to respond to fear. In other words, we’re called to get in fear’s face and refuse to allow it the last word.

Though we no longer have to be subject to fear, we still live in a world that’s held captive by it. This means we will encounter it, and we will have to deal with it. There’s a huge difference between just coping with fear—trying to “make it” through life while still allowing ourselves to be subject to all its oppression—and being delivered from fear where it’s totally and completely out of our lives forever.

Do you dare to get in fear’s face when it tries to come on you?

You’ll need to prepare, practice and see yourself getting in fear’s face before it happens. See yourself resisting the devil. See yourself winning. Speak only the truth of the Word. The devil cannot ever win against the Word.

2. Use Counterintelligence

“For we are not ignorant of his devices.” –2 Corinthians 2:11 (NKJV)

Your enemy is planning to use a weapon against you. It is quite powerful, and often very effective at defeating its intended victim. But there is a weak point in the weaponry, and only one thing can destroy it—without fail.

To win the war on fear, you’ll need to use counterintelligence in your battle strategy. The good news is that this information has already been compiled for you. Here is the summary:

1. Your enemy is planning to steal, kill and destroy everything he can (John 10:10).

2. He is going to use fear—every form of fear—to cross your borders and gain access (Isaiah 41:10; Proverbs 29:25).

3. The weaponry of fear is powerful and can only be defeated with one anti-fear missile (1 John 4:18).

4. The anti-fear weapon is this: LOVE (1 Corinthians 13:8).

Once you’ve identified the threat and determined the course of action, it’s time to win the war on fear by deploying your anti-fear weapon—LOVE. Perfect love casts out fear. Psalm 91 protection comes from dwelling in the secret place of the Most High. Dwelling in the secret place is only possible if you receive His Love; love Him with all your heart, mind, soul and strength; and love your neighbor as yourself.

To win the war on fear—study love. Read about it everywhere you can find it in God’s Word. Read books about it (Kenneth E. Hagin’s Love: The Way to Victory is a great place to start). Listen to teachings (like Kenneth Copeland’s The Love Factor—Living Life Without Fear CD series). Speak love scriptures. Refuse to leave the love line under any circumstance. Keep firing your anti-fear missiles of love, and you’ll be sure to win the war because love never fails.

3. Plan a Threefold Attack

“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” –Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)

One of the greatest warriors in the Bible was Joshua. One of only two who had the faith and courage to take the Promised Land, he succeeded Moses before spending decades of his life in battle, as he took the land section by section. God’s instructions for success? Three things.

1. Don’t Stop Speaking the Word.

2. Meditate On the Word Continually.

3. Do Everything Written in It.

In other words, God’s presence with Joshua was not enough to win the battle against the terror he would soon face and overcome. Joshua had a part to play as well. Joshua was to speak the Word…meditate the Word…and do the Word. And he was to do all three continually. Only then would he defeat fear, prosper and have good success.

So, what did God tell Joshua to meditate on?

The Word of God…the Love of God. Because it’s that Love that casts out fear. When you’re focused on the Word of God, fear will disappear into thin air. You won’t see it, smell it or taste it. It will just be…gone.

Getting rid of fear takes some action on our part. Like Joshua, we have to meditate—constantly give our attention to—the Word of God.

That means keeping our minds stayed on Him, keeping our minds stayed on His WORD, and keeping our minds stayed on His Love. And we have to do that until we receive revelation of Hebrews 13:5-6: “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”

These days, we cannot saturate our minds with all the media reports of death, destruction, biological and chemical warfare, and terrorism, and still walk free of fear. We have to get our mind off what the world says and onto what the Word says.

Take God’s plan for success for Joshua and put it into practice as your own battle strategy. It is a guaranteed plan of attack to win the war on fear.

4. Keep Your Spiritual Composure

“Having done all…stand.” –Ephesians 6:13 (ESV)

It’s no secret that the devil uses rapid-fire artillery against the people of God. It’s what Pastor George Pearsons calls “the pileup technique.” One thing after another, after another—all at the same time. This technique is designed to wear you down and force you to quit.

To win the war on fear, when one thing after another is fired at you to try to get you into fear, it is critical that you keep your spiritual composure. That’s what Paul was saying when he instructed us to put on the armor of God for spiritual battle. Once we’ve done all, the next thing is to stand.

But standing isn’t a passive act. It is an intentional decision to stand firm in faith without fainting or giving up. That’s because you cannot afford, as Andrew Wommack would say, to “fall apart like a $2 suitcase” every time something challenging comes your way.

You win the war on fear when you keep your spiritual composure—no matter how many fiery darts are launched your way. Don’t give up. You’re about to win.

5. Don’t Ever Ring the Bell

“We will reap, if we do not give up.” –Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

During Navy SEAL training, known as some of the most intense physical and mental military training in the world, a brass bell stands in the center of the training compound in perfect view of all the students. On Day 1, all SEAL hopefuls are made aware that if they want to stop the hardships, the pain, the cold, the brutal workouts, all they have to do is ring the bell—all they have to do is quit.

In war, fear is designed to weaken the enemy and ultimately get him to retreat—to give up. That’s what your enemy is trying to do, too. He wants you so far in fear, you’ll get weaker and weaker until you just give up.

Fighting the battle with fear? Find 7 Confessions To Speak When You Want To Quit HERE.

Here is the most important battle strategy of all—don’t ever ring the bell. When you quit, you give up your rights. When you quit, you let the devil win. When you quit, you lose the bold-as-a-lion grit that always gets the promise.

No matter how hard it is right now—don’t you dare quit. Don’t give up on what God has put in your heart. You have it in you to get there. Jesus Christ paid a high price to give you everything you need to win. You can win the war on fear, and live a life filled with joy and peace!

Don’t ever ring the bell.

These five battle strategies will help you win the war on fear. Do you want to win in this life? Dare to look fear in the face, and resist it in Jesus’ Name, no matter what the circumstances look like. Dare to have faith when everyone around you says you should be afraid. Dare to keep holding on even when you don’t think you have anything left in you. “Who Dares Wins.”

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Spectrum Welcomes VICTORY Channel!

Posted on December 31, 2021 - 2:00 pm by KCM

Effective Dec. 31, 2021, at Noon ET, Spectrum TV subscribers can watch the Believer’s Voice of Victory broadcast and all their favorite shows on VICTORY Channel.

We are so excited to finally share this breaking news with you—VICTORY Channel® is now available to watch on Spectrum!

It’s official. Beginning Dec. 31, 2021, at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET, our 24/7 faith-based programming was added to the Spectrum channel lineup.

“Throughout our 55 years of ministry, our God-given mission has been to get the uncompromised Word of Faith out on every available voice,” says KCM founder Kenneth Copeland. “This expansion is another significant step to fulfilling that vision, and with all that’s going on in the world right now, we’re especially thrilled to touch more lives with the gospel than ever before.”

If you’re a Spectrum subscriber, this means— starting right now—you can watch the Believer’s Voice of Victory broadcast and all your favorite shows, including VICTORY News and FlashPoint, on VICTORY!

So, be sure to look for VICTORY on Spectrum today. Availability and channel numbers vary by location, so find your channel and all the ways to watch HERE.

If you are a Spectrum customer, let us know if you have any questions by contacting us HERE.

Now more than ever, this uncompromised Word of Faith must be preached from the top of the world to the bottom and all the way around the middle on every available voice. We’re beyond excited about all the lives that will be impacted by this new voice that will allow us to reach many more new households—all to the glory of God!

VICTORY is growing like never before, and without our Partners, this expansion wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for partnering with us and helping us continue spreading the gospel because…

TOGETHER, WE ARE VICTORY!

How To Receive the Restoration of God

Posted on December 28, 2021 - 8:08 am by KCM

Something is missing.

Maybe you haven’t thought about it in a while or had resolved to get over it and move on. But the devil has stolen something from you. The failed business that robbed you of your retirement account, your sleep and your joy. The opportunity that was pulled right out from under you. The money spent on a health problem that persisted. A relationship that suffered damage or ended altogether.

God never intended for you to accept defeat in that area. He still doesn’t. That’s because God is a God of restoration. Not as the world would define it—putting things back as they should be. No. He doesn’t do things the world’s way. God’s plan for restoration always involves restoring things to you better than they would have been.

Brother Copeland recently prophesied that in 2022, things are going to happen that you know should have come to pass a long time ago. It’s going to be the greatest year you’ve ever had. Like any prophecy, we each have a part to play in seeing it come to pass. It’s time to see a full restoration of everything the devil has stolen. Here, we’re sharing how to receive restoration from God this year and always.

1. Make a List of What You Want Restored

“Write the vision; make it plain.” –Habakkuk 2:2 (ESV)

Most of us know what’s been stolen and would love to see a turnaround, but often we’ve put much of it out of our minds and haven’t known to expect restoration in certain areas.

That’s why it is so important to take time to identify those things—big and small—that should have been. Restoration begins with making a list of what you want restored. During your next quiet time, grab your journal and a pen, and get quiet with the Lord.

Think about the things that have been stolen in one way or another, but not in a sad or self-pitying way. You’ve likely already mourned those things. But rather, you are bringing to your remembrance the things that need restoring with the intention of seeing a victory. That is how you receive restoration from God.

Then, write it down. Make a list of everything you’d like to see restored. It could be your marriage, a friendship, finances, time, sleep, health, joy, the return of taste and smell after COVID, an opportunity, a promotion, your reputation, or anything else. Acts 3:21 tells us that God restores everything. Hallelujah!

Then, get ready to….

2. Ask God for Restoration

“No one says, ‘Restore!’’’ –Isaiah 42:22 (NKJV)

Have you said it out loud?

Have you said, “Restore!” as Isaiah 42:22 mentions?

It’s time! It’s time to walk your house saying, “Restore! God, I ask You to restore my marriage, restore my finances, restore the car that was wrecked, restore my reputation, restore that promotion, restore the years I lost to illness. Restore!” Something turns loose when you do this. Something breaks free in you and around you. It’s how you receive restoration from God.

God says He will restore to you the years the locust has eaten, and He will do so because He is Compassion (Joel 2:25; Zechariah 10:6). So, when you ask Him to restore, it is imperative that you also believe that He will. James 1:6-8 says if you ask Him but don’t really, truly, excitedly believe it will happen, you won’t get it. And it’s OK to ask God to help you have faith to receive it. He wants to help you!

Ask Him. Go down the list. Ask for restoration. Put pressure on the circumstance with the Word of God. Against, hope, believe. Against what you can see, taste and smell—believe. When all hope is gone in the natural—believe. This is what pleases God.

Quit looking at the ashes and the pain. Look up to God. Begin to tell Him that you love Him and inquire of Him. There is a miracle and a double portion at the end of this. Ask Him to show you what to do. He will show you. Now, it may not all come to pass by next Tuesday, but when He shows you the first step, move on it. It could be so simple, but take that step and then the next one; and before you know it, this whole thing will be turned around.

Watch this timeless message from Kenneth Copeland and Keith Moore about Restoration of that Which Is God’s Heart.

3. Seek Correction

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” –Proverbs 12:1 (ESV)

When it comes to restoration, one thing is sure—nothing changes if nothing changes.

Restoration is God’s will for you. But seeing things come to pass that should have manifested a long time ago begins with seeking correction.

Correction—though not always pleasant—gets you in perfect position to receive what you’re believing for. If you don’t ever want to hear anything about yourself that involves making an adjustment, you’re lacking in wisdom. Worse, you’ll never be in alignment to receive the restoration God wants to give you.

It’s easy to get caught up in what others have stolen from you or where you feel you’ve been shortchanged. But no matter what is going on in your life, God is concerned with one thing—your growth and development. You want promotion, but if you don’t have it, it’s because you aren’t prepared for it yet. It would be dangerous for you to receive it without making the necessary adjustments.

Terri Savelle Foy once shared how God told her she would receive restoration of her marriage, finances and life dreams: Forget everything going on around you. You work on you.

Maybe you’ve allowed yourself to fall into a victim mentality—the idea that life just happens to you, and you can’t do anything about it. The idea that people control your circumstances or that things will never change. The idea that you’re powerless (read: “I have no one to put me in the pool” John 5:7 or “He stole my birthright and my blessing!” Genesis 27:36).

If you’re always the victim, you’ll never be the victor. A victim approach refuses to take any personal responsibility, but rather, focuses on unjust events or perceived wrong treatment from others. It specializes in the blame game, as in, “It was that woman You gave me!”

It’s time for you to see a restoration of everything that’s been stolen! It begins by understanding this one thing: You are not a victim. In Christ, we are no longer powerless. Through His power, authority, grace and mercy, we are victorious overcomers!

Becoming a victor, rather than a victim, begins with not just being willing to receive correction when it comes, but seeking it out! Ask a trusted mentor or friend to share one or two items for you to work on. And don’t be easily offended when they do. Love isn’t easily offended—and neither is wisdom. None of us is above correction, nor are we ever without a time when we need it.

At the same time, ask the Lord to shine His light on the dark places in your heart, too. Allow Him to dig around and reveal those areas of weakness you may not have even known were there. Then, ask Him to help you fix them. When He gives you a step to take—do it! It may be something humbling or uncomfortable but do it anyway. The road to restoration isn’t always an easy one, but the reward is sure.

4. Sow a Restoration Seed

“If [the thief] be found, he shall restore sevenfold.” –Proverbs 6:31 (KJV)

Jerry Savelle says it best: “When you say ‘need’, God says ‘seed’!”

Once you’ve made a list of things that need restoring, asked God for restoration, and sought correction, you’re ready to sow a restoration seed. Proverbs tells us that the enemy must not only give us back what was stolen but restore sevenfold. That kind of harvest needs seed.

Go the Lord and ask Him, “Lord, what would You have me sow for restoration?” He may have a specific seed for each area of restoration. Be tuned in to hear His direction, and give with a thankful and expectant heart.

5. Ramp Up Your Gratitude

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you.” –1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)

You won’t see a Christian harvesting a blessing without gratitude any more than you’ll see a farmer harvesting a crop without going out and intentionally bringing it in. Gratitude is the harvester.

You prepared the soil by asking God for restoration and seeking correction. You planted the seed by sowing where He instructed. Now, you’re ready to harvest by ramping up your gratitude.

A gratitude journal is a perfect place to start. Take the time to write down 10 things each morning that you are grateful for. It can be anything—even something as simple as your cup of coffee. Then, spend time thanking God for each of them. You’ll be amazed at how much it will lift your spirit over time. In fact, Dr. Don Colbert prescribes keeping a gratitude journal to many of his patients for physical and emotional healing.

There is so much untapped spiritual power in praise and thanksgiving.

The devil wants to keep you from being grateful while you’re in the process of believing, because he knows it’s an important key to breakthrough. Remember when Paul and Silas were locked up in the bowels of a prison? Things looked pretty grim. Most people would be begging and pleading with God to get them out, or considering all the ways they’d served Him and wondering how they could possibly deserve what was happening.

Instead, Paul and Silas “were praying and singing hymns to God” (Acts 16:25, NIV). The result? “All the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose” (verse 26, NIV). All the doors. Every chain. All because of praise and thanksgiving—hearts of gratitude toward God.

So, as you’re believing for restoration, when you pray, “enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name” (Psalm 100:4, KJV). A heart of praise, thanksgiving and gratitude are integral parts of prayer. They are you and God working together—your prayer and His power. You can pray amiss, but you can’t praise amiss.

Never underestimate the importance of gratitude and praise in receiving restoration and manifestations you’ve been waiting to see for a long time. It’s one of the most powerful spiritual weapons you have!

You can take these steps to receive restoration from God and turn it into a year you’ll remember forever! It’s time to move into the victor’s circle again. It’s time to shout, “Restore!”

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What’s in Store for 2022?

Posted on December 21, 2021 - 7:15 am by KCM

The Lord Is Speaking….

“In 2022, you’ll know what to do.”

That’s how Brother Copeland sums up the word of the Lord he received for the upcoming new year.

Most of us can remember life without GPS (though it sure does make life easier!), but none of us has ever been without a map. Knowing where you’re going and how to get there is the key to success, not only when you’re in your vehicle, but even more so in life.

The word of the Lord to Brother Copeland for 2022 is:

2022 is the year of correction, direction, protection and perfection—in spirit, soul and body, in finances, churches and government.

Read the full word of the LORD here.

As we break down what that means for you individually and how you can experience this supernatural acceleration, you’ll find that the wisdom of God—knowing how to pursue and receive it—is at the heart of it all.

What’s in store for 2022? The Lord is speaking, and here’s what you can expect.

1. 2022 Is a Year of Correction

“For the Lord corrects those he loves.” –Proverbs 3:12

When the Apollo spacecraft traveled to the moon, it wasn’t as simple as blasting off, then landing perfectly on the designated target. Astronaut Jim Irwin explained that this journey required course corrections every 10 minutes! Even then, they only landed a few feet inside the 500-mile landing zone. The trip was still a success.

God has each one of us on a path to our dreams and His purpose for us. But our arrival is dependent on continual course corrections along the way. If we fall asleep at the wheel or stubbornly turn off our spiritual ears, we’ll be circling the moon of our dreams for far longer than God ever intended (think 40 years in the wilderness).

The good news is that God only corrects those He loves. Correction leads to direction, which is for your protection and perfection—in your health, family, finances, career, business, ministry and anywhere else. But, here’s the key—you have to be willing to receive correction. There is no path to promotion without it.

Brother Copeland says it like this: “If you’re unteachable, then there’s no correction. If there’s no correction, then there’s no direction.”

If you’re going somewhere in your car where you’ve never been, you’re going to turn on your GPS—or at least pull out a map! No one wants to waste time driving in circles. Correction is your spiritual GPS. You’ll get where you want to go much faster when you accept and respond to the correction of the Holy Spirit.

How does the Holy Spirit bring correction?

Three ways—by His Word, by His Spirit and through other people.

Some people say, “I only receive correction from God,” but that’s a dangerous place to be. God uses other people and if they are the vessels He’s chosen to bring correction to you, but you’re intentionally tuned out, you’ll miss it. There’s value in hearing the outside perspective of other wise and godly people whom God has placed in your life.

Now, you don’t just listen to anything anyone in the world says, but there is wisdom around you. Find it and heed it. Get around God-fearing, God-seeking people, and let their experience speak to you.

The Holy Spirit is leading and guiding all the time. It’s not hearing Him that’s the problem. That’s why if you’re mindful of your flesh all the time, you’ll only believe what you feel or what you see. That gives Satan access to your innermost counsel, because all he has to do is stir up your feelings a little bit, and you’ll follow that. And at that point, God can’t get a word in edgewise.

Correction, direction, protection and perfection all come from putting God’s Word first place in your life. When you see something in the word, you obey it.

Arriving at your destination starts with hearing and responding to continual course corrections. That’s when you’ll be prepared to hear the divine direction of the Lord for 2022!

2. 2022 Is a Year of Direction

“He will show you which path to take.” –Proverbs 3:6

Are you at a crossroad in your life?

Where do you go? What do you do? Which job should you take? Is it time to end a season or begin a new one?

We all face times when we have a choice to go one direction or another. The answers are not always so simple, and if we really want to stay on the path God has for us, we need to seek the wisdom of God for His direction. Once you’ve received His correction, you’ll be primed to receive His direction. He will show you what to do, where to go and who to talk to. He will help you avoid these common pitfalls.

Moving too quickly. The enemy likes to use the ticking clock to pressure believers into making hasty (and often wrong) decisions. Don’t take the bait! Brother Copeland encourages you to “never underestimate a delay” and the power of right timing—even if it isn’t the timing you expected.
Taking the wrong turn. Proverbs 14:12 (ESV) says, “There is a way that seems right to a man….” If you haven’t heard from the Lord, don’t move. Follow the cloud and the pillar of fire. That’s where you are safe.
Being Led by Emotion. Believer, you are called to be led by the Spirit, not your emotions. Feelings are terrible advisors. Before you decide to move in one direction or another, be sure that fear, frustration, hurt or bitterness have no part in your decision.
Following the World’s Ways. There are a lot of successful and wealthy people in the world, and they could tell you how they got to where they are. There are many ways to get rich, but only one that will add no sorrow. The wisdom of God is the only way to find wealth and success without sacrificing everything else.

3. 2022 Is a Year of Protection

“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High….” –Psalm 91:1

Receiving correction and direction paves the way to protection. If God can’t correct you or direct you, He can’t protect you, either. To live in the shelter of the Most High, you must be completely yielded to God’s correction and direction.

A child who won’t listen to a parent instructing him to not run in the street will be in far greater danger than one who listens and obeys. Consider what happened to a faith-filled woman who called into a ministry for prayer.

She had just been hit over the head and mugged on the street. Now, she was on the other end of the line, sobbing.

“How could this happen to me?” she asked. “I confess Psalm 91 protection over myself every day!”

Maybe you’ve felt the same. You’ve confessed a scripture, and then seen the opposite results and wondered why.

The man on the other end of the line was a young Keith Moore. He didn’t immediately have the answer to her question until he heard the Holy Spirit quicken it to him. The Holy Spirit told Keith to ask her why she had been where she was that day.

“Well, I was just running some errands in that part of town. I did have a check in my spirit about going there that day,” she recalled.

The idea that you can ignore God’s correction and direction and just confess scriptures over yourself is a grave misstep. This woman was standing on a scripture while ignoring the warning God gave her—the direction for her protection.

Everything God instructs you to do is for your protection or for your benefit. It doesn’t always make sense to the natural mind, and it isn’t always what we want to hear, but if we want to stay safe and increase in BLESSING, we’ll yield to His direction.

4. 2022 Is a Year of Perfection

“Love…is the bond of perfection.” –Colossians 3:14 (NKJV)

Many Christians have fallen into the trap of following after perfectionism. They have somehow come to believe that they must be perfect in every way, that they must clean up their act before Jesus will love them or bless them. Jesus never demanded perfection—not while He was on earth and not while He sits at the Father’s right hand. He loves us. Period. He loves us so much that He gave His life, so we could be reunited with our heavenly Father. That’s an eternal, extravagant love, and it’s yours!

The way we reach the perfection referenced in Colossians 3:14 is by loving God and loving others. First John 4:16-17 says it this way:

“God is love, and he who dwells and continues in love dwells and continues in God, and God dwells and continues in him. In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains perfection with us…because as He is, so are we in this world” (AMPC).

The Apostle Paul prayed “that [we might arrive] at really mature manhood (the completeness of personality which is nothing less than the standard height of Christ’s own perfection)” and that “enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, [even] Christ” (Ephesians 4:13, 15, AMPC).

Perfection is the completion of correction, direction and protection. That can only be achieved through the wisdom of God, which is a direct result of receiving God’s love and mercy and then giving that love and mercy outwardly to others.

When God’s love and mercy flow through you, you will move from victory to victory on a continual basis. The only thing that can stop you is a lack of love in your life.

Love never fails. That means if you’re walking in love, you can’t fail! That’s a simple (though often challenging) recipe for success!

You’ll Know What to Do

What’s in store for 2022? The Lord is speaking! In 2022, you’ll know what to do. Take the word of the Lord and begin applying it, expecting every part of it in your life. Make seeking and receiving the wisdom of God for every part of your life a priority. Then, you’ll see correction and direction bring you to a place of protection and perfection—a place of realized dreams and goals and fulfilled purpose in your life—spirit, soul and body; in finances; and in your church and government.

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