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Do you want to live a life that is unshakable—one so filled with blessing that no circumstance can steal from you? Psalm 15 has the secret to your success!
With winds reaching up to 180 mph, a hurricane is a powerful and destructive storm system—its brute force has the potential to destroy nearly everything in its path. With lashing winds, flying waves and torrents of rain, it has the ability to tear down even the strongest structures. It seems nothing can withstand its torrential force. Except one thing—the palm tree. The blueprint for becoming like a palm tree is found in Psalm 15.
If you’ve ever watched footage of a hurricane, you’ll notice all kinds of destruction and chaos. Even the mighty oak tree is uprooted and torn apart with hurricane force. Yet, palm trees stand their ground—they are not moved. Sure, they will bend with the storm, but they don’t break, and they are rarely uprooted. Quite often, a palm tree is the last thing standing after a great storm—a symbol of resistance in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Even before Jesus came to earth, the palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory. So it is no surprise that God uses the palm tree to paint of picture of how we, as believers, are to live. Psalm 92:12 says, “The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like the palm tree.” They will “[be long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful]” (AMPC). They will live in victory—and they won’t be moved.
How do we become spiritual palm trees?
Psalm 15 offers a plan to becoming like a palm tree—one who can “daily dwell in the life of the Holy Spirit” (verse 1, TPT) and will “never be moved” (verse 5, ESV). It is the path to a flourishing, blessed and unshakable life.
How about you? Would you like to live that kind of life?
You can get there! Below are five ways you can build and live a Psalm 15 life.
1. Walk Uprightly
“He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart.” –Psalm 15:2 (NKJV)
One thing that causes a palm tree to withstand the storms and never be shaken is its root system. Its roots go deep beneath the surface. When we are rooted and grounded in God and His commands (abiding in Him as He abides in us), we will be like the palm tree in our daily lives. We will have strong roots and walk uprightly.
What does it mean to walk uprightly? The Bible describes Job as “blameless and upright,” then goes on to define him as one who “feared God and shunned evil” (Job 1:1, NIV). In other words, to be one who walks uprightly, we must obey God’s commands and stand strong against the temptation to sin. To put it even more simply—put the good in, keep the bad out.
Those who walk uprightly are uncompromising and humble, keep their eyes and ears from unclean things, avoid sin, deal honestly, have unwavering faith, and walk in love toward others. They are not hypocrites—speaking one way but living another. They walk uprightly in public and in private—speaking truth in their hearts.
To walk uprightly brings countless blessings. Aside from being unshakable and immovable, the upright are pleasing to God. Psalm 84:11 says He won’t withhold any good thing from those who walk uprightly. Nothing will be impossible for those who purpose to keep His commandments and stay out of sin.
“Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.” –Psalm 15:3
As strong as the palm tree can be, one thing can cause its roots to weaken—disease. Over time, the disease will eat away at the roots until one day it topples over, falling to the ground.
Psalm 15 tells us how to get strong and stay strong—by protecting ourselves from the disease of speaking against others. Speaking against others is in direct disobedience to the commandment to love one another (John 13:34-35). It weakens our roots and opens the door for Satan to access our lives.
A person who cannot be moved is a person who refuses to speak against others in any way. That’s where a lot of people miss it. They don’t realize how much damage is done with the tongue. That’s why James 3:5 warns us that, though the tongue is small, “a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.”
The Psalm 15 life is one that does not participate in gossiping about others. Gossip is serious sin. It’s slander, it promotes discord among believers, and it violates the commandment of love (John 13:34).
Anytime you speak something negative or reveal something about someone else when they aren’t present—it’s gossip. Even if it’s under the guise of a “prayer request.”
Remember this: the devil is the accuser of believers. So, when gossips accuse and slander others, they are acting like the original accuser! People who like to reveal others’ secrets can cause a great deal of strife among the people with whom they associate. Many times, the tales they pass on may even be true but certainly not pure, lovely or good reports (Philippians 4:8).
One of the things God hates most is for someone to sow discord among fellow beleivers (Proverbs 6:19). So, stay clear of one who gossips, who accuses others and spreads strife. And you definitely want to make sure you aren’t that kind of person yourself!
Determine to do “no wrong to a neighbor” and “speak no evil of your friends” (Psalm 15:3). There are so many people in the world who are ready to tear others down and criticize. Don’t be that kind of person! “So encourage each other and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). Purpose in your heart to respect, love and consider others before you consider yourself (Philippians 2:3). Then you will have success, and be one who cannot be shaken.
If you struggle in that area—speaking harshly to people—repent and turn around. Look up 1 Corinthians 13 about the love of God, and put it in your eyes and heart until it becomes a checklist for you. If you’ve wronged someone, repent. Make things right. Put strife aside and determine to succeed in becoming a flourishing palm tree.
3. Stand Against Evil, Honor the Godly
“They will speak out passionately against evil and evil workers while commending the faithful ones who follow after the truth.” –Psalm 15:4 (TPT)
When a storm comes, no matter how big, the palm tree won’t stand down. It looks adversity in the face and refuses to be moved. That’s a picture of us as believers living the Psalm 15 life.
As you obey the Word of God and walk in love, it will become easier for you to fulfill the requirement to speak passionately against evil—it will be a natural response from your heart. There is a temptation among Christians today to avoid controversial issues for fear of becoming involved in an uncomfortable confrontation. But Jesus did not advocate this, nor did He demonstrate it in His own life.
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As the Church, and as rooted and unshakable Christians, we cannot call evil good and good evil. This includes abortion, same-sex marriage and the opposition to Israel, to name a few. Psalm 15 tells us that the person who may dwell in the Lord’s secret place and cannot be moved is one who will “speak out passionately against evil and evil workers” (verse 4, TPT). They are not silent or passive. They stand for what is right.
Further, the righteous will not elevate those who do evil simply because they are admired in the public eye or happen to be popular celebrities. Uncompromising Christians are just that—unwilling to move with the winds of change in the world around us. That is why “anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God” (James 4:4, NIV). In other words, the righteous will align themselves with the right people and avoid the wrong ones.
While we oppose evil, living the Psalm 15 life means recognizing and honoring those who are faithful to the Lord and His ways. To honor is to respect, and not criticize or tear down, Christian leaders and ministers, as well as our fellow believers. Did Jesus say everyone will know we are Christians because we go to church? Or because we tell them we are? No. He said they will know we are Christians because we love one another (John 13:35).
4. Keep Your Word
“He who swears to his own hurt and does not change.” –Psalm 15:4 (NKJV)
One of the major reasons people have a hard time believing God and understanding how He keeps His Word is because their word isn’t any good. But the righteous, unshakable person described in Psalm 15 is one “who swears to his own hurt and does not change.”
What does it mean to swear to your own hurt?
It means if you make a commitment, you don’t call later and ask to get out of it. It means you always tell the truth—you don’t lie—not even a little bit. You’re trustworthy and dependable. People respect and honor you because they know you keep your word no matter what it costs.
Make a decision that your say-so is something people can always count on. “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’” (Matthew 5:37, NKJV). Don’t go back on your word—keep it. Be faithful and reliable. Then, you’ll be unshakable and immovable.
Of course, this will help you think more seriously before you make any commitments, because you’ll know once you’ve said you’ll be somewhere or do something—it’s done.
That’s how God operates. When He speaks, He means what He says. He won’t go back on His Word. And when you begin to operate that way as well, you’ll begin to have a revelation about God and His Word, and it will activate your faith in a whole new way.
5. Refuse to Misuse Money
“Those who lend money without charging interest, and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.” –Psalm 15:5
The one who lives a Psalm 15 life and cannot be moved is a giver. He doesn’t help you just because he wants to make money off you. He’s a giver, not a loaner. In other words, this is the kind of person who isn’t out looking for people who are in trouble, so he can loan them money and then strong-arm them for five times the amount or take everything they own. No, the righteous will never crush others with exploitation or abuse.
Those who live the Psalm 15 life are those who can never be bought with a bribe against the innocent. There are 84 verses in the Bible about bribery, all with the same message—it is wicked, and those who participate in it will be ruined and will not prosper. One verse is Proverbs 15:27, which says, “The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live” (NIV).
God Himself has given us grace and forgiveness, and we are expected to give and love in that same way. The righteous don’t give only when they can get a return. Those who cannot be shaken are those who love and serve, whether there is a profit involved or not. They put God and people before money. Their priorities are straight.
In conclusion, when you live the Psalm 15 life and walk uprightly, refuse to speak against others, stand against evil, keep your word, and keep integrity in the way you handle money, you will become like a palm tree—immovable, unshakable and fruitful. No matter what comes your way—you will stand firm and prosper!
It was impossible for Abraham (a 100-year-old man) and Sarah (a barren, 90-year-old woman) to have a child. Yet, it happened. Isaac was conceived and carried in Sarah’s womb, and she birthed him all because of The WORD of God. There was a natural contradiction—they were too old to reproduce, but faith overcame that. Never forgot that God can—and will—do the impossible!
The Covenant Versus the Contradiction
September 4-8, 2023 This week on Believer’s Voice of Victory, join Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens as they discuss the Covenant versus the contradiction. Discover how God governs the earth with our mouth and words, how covenants govern our lives, and what biblical honor means. Learn how to release God’s Covenant promises in your life today!
God Governs the Earth With Our Mouth and Our Words
September 4, 2023 – Monday Your Covenant works by faith and Love! Join Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer’s Voice of Victory as they share how God governs the earth with our mouth and our words. Find out how to use this power as God intended, so your Covenant can work for you!
Covenants Govern Our Lives
September 5, 2023 – Tuesday Is your heart honoring God? Watch Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer’s Voice of Victory as they speak of how covenants govern our lives, whether we believe them or not. Learn to operate in your Covenant through a heart that honors God by faithfully keeping His commandments.
What Is Biblical Honor?
September 6, 2023 – Wednesday We know what a code of honor and a medal of honor are—but what is biblical honor? Join Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer’s Voice of Victory as they teach you. Discover how honoring God and His WORD releases His Covenant promises in your life!
The Covenant Versus the Contradiction
September 7, 2023 – Thursday Jesus is the answer to the contradiction! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens discuss the Covenant versus the contradiction. Develop fully persuaded faith in Jesus, and know that your Covenant triumphs every contradiction!
Your Total Identification Is In Jesus
September 8, 2023 – Friday God has a heavenly plan for you! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens remind you that your total identification is in Jesus. Recognize your authority in Christ, and claim your Covenant rights today!
Jesus defeated the devil. Now, we need to reinforce his defeat by using the armor of God because the devil is helpless when you take your place as a suited-up soldier of The LORD! Ask Him to help you walk in His armor daily so you can walk in total victory!
August 28-September 1, 2023 Do the troubles of this world often seem too much to bear? This week on Believer’s Voice of Victory, Kenneth Copeland exposes the enemy’s plan from the beginning. Watch and discover how to suit up in the armor of God and endure as a soldier in the army of The LORD. From inflation and political upheaval to uncertainty and fear, God has already provided everything you need to overcome this world!
What Happened In the Garden?
August 28, 2023 – Monday What happened in the Garden of Eden? Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he uncovers the sinister plan of the enemy and how Adam and Eve responded. Learn the importance of living without fear and how to regain the light that was lost to man in the Fall!
Believe God Loves You
August 29, 2023 – Tuesday Do you believe God loves you? Watch Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he explains why you must know and believe God’s Love to win in life. Discover how Jesus has defeated death on your behalf, and allow the Love of the Father to cast out all fear from you today!
Exposing the Enemy’s Plan
August 30, 2023 – Wednesday You have been given world-overcoming faith! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he continues exposing the enemy’s plan to steal, kill and destroy. Learn how suiting up in God’s armor equips you to face the natural pressures of this world and win every time!
Endure as a Soldier In the Army of The Lord
August 31, 2023 – Thursday Are you putting on the full armor of God? Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland shares how the armor of God equips you to stand against every work of the enemy. Hear about the importance of obedience, so you can endure as a soldier in the army of The LORD and win!
Suit Up In God’s Armor and Win
September 1, 2023 – Friday It’s time to suit up in God’s armor and win! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland helps you prepare for spiritual battle. God has already provided everything you need to fight. Learn to submit to Him by putting your amor on daily, so you can be victorious in every area of life!
Are you facing opposition from people around you? Check out this 6-step guide for responding to your enemies to stay at the top of your spiritual game.
They cheat you and rob you. They lie and spread rumors about you. They betray you, hurt you, and tell you you’ll never succeed. Who are they? Your enemies. A pastor once defined an enemy as anyone who doesn’t want you to succeed. We all have them. Some are right up in your face, while others are more subtle, chipping away at you slowly. Either way, they can stir up all kinds of powerful emotions—hurt, anger, frustration and defeat.
It could be a co-worker, an acquaintance, a family member or
even someone on the street. They could be people who disagree with you
politically, people who persecute you for your faith, or people who seem to
make a hobby of criticizing you. Whatever the case may be, enemies are hurdles
in our spiritual lives—hurdles that can keep us from arriving at our destination.
However, it isn’t the enemies themselves who can halt our progress or hinder us
from receiving healing and financial increase—it is our response to our
enemies that determines the outcome.
When thoughts and emotions try to lead the way, we have a trusted source to help show us the way out of hurt and frustration and into the most freeing peace and victory—God’s Word. If you’re facing a single enemy or an army of them, here is your six-step guide to responding to your enemies that will ensure you take the victory.
1. Refuse to Retaliate
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” –Proverbs 15:1 (NKJV)
You’ve been insulted, lied to or lied about. Someone has had
the audacity to threaten you or harshly criticize you—maybe they’ve even
betrayed you. And you feel it to your core. You’re hurt and angry, and you have
a lot to say. You even think, I’m going to give that person a piece of my
mind. STOP. This is the moment where you choose one road or the other.
The devil is almost yelling in your ear, “You’ve been done
wrong! They deserve to hear about it! Don’t let them get away with it!” You
start to agree. Then, you remember the words of Ephesians 4:26-31, “In your
anger do not sin…. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but
only what is helpful for building others up…. Get rid of all bitterness, rage
and anger” (NIV). Like a fire
extinguisher, the Word of God puts out the urge to be offended and respond, if
you let it.
You can choose to refuse to retaliate when you’ve been done wrong. Will it be one of the greatest challenges of your life? Yes. Will it take everything you’ve got to keep quiet? Probably. If you are a strong lover of justice, it will be a test of your self-control and an all-out spiritual workout. But you can do it! And you don’t have to do it alone—God has already offered to give you a way out of any temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13), and His desire is always for you to succeed.
It’s at times like these when you need to remember who your real enemy is—Satan—and how he uses other people (even Christians) to bait us and rob us of the blessings that rightfully belong to us. When you remember who is really stirring up trouble, it will be easier to stop fighting against flesh and blood and go after the real enemy.
2. Love Your Enemies
“I say to you, love your enemies…. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you?” –Matthew 5:44, 46 (NKJV)
Did Jesus really tell us
to love our enemies? He did! But love isn’t a feeling—it’s a decision. People
get too wrapped up in their feelings sometimes, but nothing in the spiritual
realm is ever led by human feelings. We make a decision to receive Jesus, we make a decision to be kind to our friends, and we make a decision to love our enemies. The good
news is that God doesn’t ever give us a command that doesn’t come with an offer
of supernatural assistance. When you have a willing heart, He will help you do
the impossible and love even your very worst enemies.
How do you love them? It
begins in your heart. You don’t have to run up and hug your enemy every time
you see him—just begin by changing your heart. One way to begin renewing your mind
in this area is to pray this simple prayer whenever you think of your enemy:
“God, You love ____, so I love _____. I forgive him, and I ask You to help me
love him with the God kind of love.” As you continue to pray this prayer as a
declaration of faith, you will begin to feel something transforming in your
heart and moving over into love.
Watch Kenneth Copeland as he teaches you how loving others
opens the door to prosperity.
Love is such a powerful force. Not only will it help you overcome past hurts from enemies, but it will prevent them from penetrating you in the future. Remember when Jesus went back to Nazareth, and the religious folks were angry with Him and wanted to push Him off a cliff? What happened? He just walked right past them, and no one could lay a finger on Him. Another time they decided to stone Him, and He didn’t retaliate that time either. He just walked off. No one could touch Him.
When Jesus walked through
that crowd, He wasn’t afraid. He knew they couldn’t hurt Him because He was
walking in the love of God.
When Jesus said to turn
the other cheek, He didn’t mean for you to stand there and have your brains
beaten out. He meant for you to stand there in love and in faith, believing
that the protecting power of God that accompanies that love would keep you
safe. He meant for a man to swing at you and not be able to hit you!
The story of Nicky Cruz, as recorded in David Wilkerson’s book The Cross and the Switchblade, is a perfect example of that. Nicky was reputed to be the most ruthless gang leader of his time. Yet, when David Wilkerson stood in front of him, telling him about Jesus, Nicky was totally unable to hurt him. He thrust his knife at David several times. But every time he did, David just said, “Nicky, you can cut me into a thousand pieces and every piece will still say, ‘I love you, and God loves you.’” Because of love, Nicky couldn’t get his knife close enough to David to hurt him. A supernatural force always stopped it short.
“But I don’t have that
kind of love!”
Yes, you do. Romans 5:5 tells us that the love of God is shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Spirit. All you have to do is make the decision to be motivated by that love rather than by your own human feelings. When you do, you’ll find your enemies will have no power over you ever again.
3. Pray for Your Enemies
“Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” –Matthew 5:44 (NKJV)
When you spend a lot of time in intimate prayer on behalf of pressing personal needs, and for friends, family, our nation and the spreading of the gospel, the idea of bringing an enemy into the mix might seem challenging at best. Even so, Jesus has commanded us to do this for our own benefit.
You see, praying for those who have wronged you will enable you to release the hurt, anger and unforgiveness in your heart, and receive His peace. It keeps you from the bondage that comes with holding a grudge and allows the flow of blessings to continue freely in your life. Kenneth Hagin said, “Praying for our enemies has a lot to do with walking in the God kind of love. It also has much to do with whether our prayers are heard and answered.”
A mature believer will
pray for his enemies—not talk about them and criticize them. Jesus had plenty
of enemies, and His response was always to pray. We have the same love shed
abroad in our hearts, and Jesus would never ask us to do anything that is
impossible.
From this point on,
whenever people mistreat you—pray for them. Pray that they will be blessed in
this life, that God will help them where they need it most, that they will
receive His love and be a blessing to others. Maybe they have deep hurts in
their hearts causing them to behave so badly—pray that God will heal those
hurts and set them free.
As you pray for your
enemies, you will find your heart begin to soften toward them more and more,
and you will keep yourself in a spiritual posture of love. That is a position
of victory.
“Do good to those who hate you.” –Matthew 5:44 (NKJV)
When you
think of your enemies, you’re likely not thinking about wanting to bake them
their favorite cake. But you should. Not necessarily baking them a cake,
specifically, but doing good to them. That’s what Jesus was saying in this
verse. When you are treated poorly, harassed or facing opposition, you need to
respond in a way that sets you apart as a Christian.
It takes
a lot of courage, humility and love to do good to those who mistreat you, and
it isn’t easy! But when you’re filled with the love of God, you can do it! Any
fool can lash out and fight back against enemies, but Jesus has instructed us
to do good to them instead. In doing so, you become a powerful witness.
If you know someone who hates you or has wronged you, look
for the opportunity to do good to them. If you see a need, meet that need. If
they need help, be the first one to offer it. Buy them a gift. Pray for them.
This is how believers walking in the God kind of love should act toward our
enemies—regardless of what they deserve. It’s what Jesus taught us to do, and
His ways always bring blessing.
Watch Gloria Copeland
teach you how to bless those who persecute you.
5. Forgive Your Enemies
“If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” –Matthew 6:14 (NIV)
When you suffer a deep wound or continually recall a hurtful situation, forgiveness can seem like too big a challenge to even tackle. But God has commanded that we forgive others or face the unthinkable situation of not receiving His forgiveness for our own sin. The devil has convinced a lot of believers that forgiving someone is somehow letting the offender off the hook or making ourselves the victim once again. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Forgiving someone isn’t a
special favor to your enemies. It isn’t justifying what they’ve done, and it
doesn’t even indicate a restored relationship. In fact, forgiveness isn’t something
that happens between you and another person—it is an actual transaction between
you and God. It is a quiet, personal transformation in your heart, and it gives
God room to take care of justice on your behalf.
Forgiveness is so important to our spiritual well-being, that Jesus warned us and instructed us about the matter time and again. That’s why Andrew Murray said, “As bread is the first need of the body, so forgiveness for the soul.”
If there is anyone today
whom you have anything against—no matter how long ago the offense
occurred—forgive! And do it quickly.
“Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God.” –Romans 12:19
If you’re a lover of justice, you likely have trouble accepting the
feeling that someone is getting away with doing you wrong. They deserve
punishment, after all! However, God never told us that we are the judge and
jury. He said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay” (Deuteronomy 32:35, NIV). God is a God of justice, and He
cares greatly for you. Don’t take Satan’s bait and think you need to demand it
for yourself—you’re only moving God out of the way and indicating you don’t
trust Him to take care of it.
You may not see it with your own eyes, but you can be assured it will be dealt with. Sometimes, God will deal with the matter out of your sight, and at other times, He will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5). Either way, trust Him to take care of the matter. Put your focus on obeying His Word regarding your enemies. You will find that desire for justice will melt away in the loving arms of your Father, who is also your Defender.
Next time you find yourself face-to-face with your enemies, take this six-step guide to respond. Refuse to retaliate and instead, love them, bless them, forgive them, pray for them, and let God take care of the justice. Then, you will be mature and perfected in the God kind of love and reflect His perfect love to the world around you.
It’s easy to receive from Jesus! If you or your loved ones need healing, Jesus is ready to heal. He broke the power of the curse and redeemed you from it over 2,000 years ago. All that’s left is for you to appropriate it by believing, speaking and receiving.
Healing Belongs To You
August 21-25, 2023 Healing belongs to you! This week on Believer’s Voice of Victory, join Kenneth Copeland as he teaches how walking in Love is key to receiving your healing. Discover just how easy it is to receive from Jesus today!
Receive Your Healing by Walking In Love
August 21, 2023 – Monday Love makes the difference! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he talks about how you can receive your healing by walking in Love. Learn to walk in obedience to God’s greatest commandment, and you’ll walk in perfect health!
Love Is Healing
August 22, 2023 – Tuesday Love is healing! Watch Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he reveals how you can be untouchable to the enemy. Discover the miraculous, life-giving benefits of choosing to always walk in Love!
Healing Belongs To You
August 23, 2023 – Wednesday Healing belongs to you! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he reminds you that Jesus paid for your healing. Healing is your property—find out how to put it to work so you can live life healed and whole as God intended!
Healing Is Easy To Receive From Jesus
August 24, 2023 – Thursday Say The WORD! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland teaches you just how easy it is to receive healing from Jesus. Develop an unshakable faith that knows, through God’s powerful Anointing, healing is working in you NOW!
Receive Your Healing Today
August 25, 2023 – Friday Believe, receive, act and speak! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland helps you receive your healing today. Take authority over all sickness and disease as you make your healing confession today!
What are you believing for? What is it that you need? For everything you need, FAITH IS YOUR ANSWER. Faith is a spiritual force given to us by God to use—to bring into this seen earthly realm what is currently not seen in our lives. Hebrews 10:35-38 tells us, “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: ‘For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith’” (NKJV).
Do you want your loved ones to be born again? Do you need healing? Do you need resources? Do you need direction? FAITH IS YOUR ANSWER.
Using the faith God’s given us is not a mental exercise. It’s a spiritual force we learn to release by taking The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith based on the Word of God.
1. Believe it in your heart, and 2. say it with your mouth.
“If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the Scripture says, ‘Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame’” (Romans 10:9-11, NKJV).
3. Forgive anyone you need to forgive.
“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses” (Mark 11:25, NKJV).
4. Refuse to doubt.
“For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them” (Mark 11:23-24, NKJV).
5. Call things that be not as though they were.
“Therefore it is of faith that it might be according to grace, so that the promise might be sure to all the seed, not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all(as it is written, ‘I have made you a father of many nations’) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did” (Romans 4:16-17, NKJV).
Kenneth Copeland first learned these fundamentals when he was a student at Oral Roberts University, a school he planned to attend for four years and graduate from. But at the end of the first year, he heard the Lord say to him in his spirit, I’m ready for you now.
Taken by surprise, Kenneth couldn’t help but ask God what He meant. The Lord went on to say, I want you to go back to Fort Worth. The biggest part of your destiny is there.
When Kenneth pointed out to the Lord that when Jesus went back to His hometown (Nazareth), it hadn’t worked out to well for Him (Luke 4:16-30), and that he’d rather not do that, the Lord said, Didn’t I tell you I’d take care of you?
Kenneth responded with obedience and faith: “We’re on our way.” He wasn’t sure where to, but he was in agreement with God and ready to go. He was ready to release his faith based on the Word of God. And he did so walking out The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith.
“We’re on our way.”
Once Kenneth said to the Lord, “We’re on our way,” it wasn’t but a few minutes later that the phone rang. Brother Harold Nichols was calling—the pastor of Grace Temple (now New Breed Christian Center), Fort Worth, a church he pastored for more than 50 years before stepping over into heaven in 2013. He served as Kenneth’s pastor for decades. “Brother Kenneth,” he said, “when can you come preach me a meeting?”
“Well, Brother Nichols, I’d like to say I need to check my schedule, but I don’t have any schedule. When do you want me?”
Kenneth preached for Brother Nichols one of the following weekends. When the weekend was over, Brother Nichols said, “I don’t think we can close this weekend. Let’s go another week.”
This went on for three weeks. Then another pastor called Kenneth and he went to preach in his church—for three more weeks. Another pastor heard him in that church and invited him to his church, and then invited him to come back every quarter.
That is how Kenneth Copeland Ministries was born. Out of obedience. Out of faith. I’m ready for you now. It was word from God.
Faith Is Always the Answer
Not long after Kenneth was going from church to church preaching, he received yet another invitation, and the Lord said, This is going to be the best meeting financially you’ve ever had in your life.
When Kenneth arrived, the pastor told him that everyone had the flu, and because of that, he couldn’t even guarantee Kenneth an offering of $50 if he stayed a month.
Rather than be defeated, or step into doubt, or question if he heard from God, Kenneth knew faith was the answer! He knew it was time to exercise The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith. So, he told the pastor to get his bottle of anointing oil and, “Let’s go to work.”
Everyone Kenneth and the pastor went to visit—at home and in the hospital—and prayed for, anointing them with oil based on James 5:14-16, was healed. Well, all except one who refused to say anything he couldn’t feel or believe. He refused to receive by faith the promise of James 5:14-16: “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (NKJV).
Over the course of days and weeks, Kenneth received $900 in checks for the ministry and a sack full of change. Kenneth was learning one step at a time—one Fundamental Step of Faith at a time!
What’s more, years later when the ministry was in serious need of finances, once again Kenneth applied The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith. Oral Roberts once said to Kenneth, “People who don’t live by faith can’t figure out the puzzle. There’s always a key issue to everything. If your finances get bottled up, pray in the spirit until the Lord reveals to you the key issue. When you find the key issue, you can fix whatever it is, and it will turn your finances loose.”
As Kenneth walked in The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith, and prayed in the spirit, the Lord instructed him to begin tithing the resources that came into KCM. In 2022, KCM supported 117 ministries through what we call “twice-sown seed,” sowing more than $23 million!
What is God asking you to do? What resources do you need to do it? FAITH IS YOUR ANSWER! It’s a spiritual force we learn to release—and releasing it includes walking out The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith based on the Word of God. This is what Kenneth has done all his ministry life and it’s what God wants you to do as well.
Read The 5 Fundamental Steps of Faith again, study them and apply them in your life today. Please share your stories of victory by calling 817-852-6000 or click HERE.
Questions about divine healing? We’ve got you covered with these Top 10 Questions About Healing.
You asked questions about healing…
…and we heard you!
Healing belongs to you. It was included in your SALVATION package. Still, building faith to receive isn’t always simple, although it’s not meant to be hard. Faith for healing takes desire, effort and most of all, PERSISTENCE. In your journey toward becoming a person who fully enjoys the covenant promise of healing, questions will inevitably arise.
Thankfully, God isn’t hiding anything from you! He wants you to stand confidently about receiving your healing by faith—God’s divine delivery system.
We’re answering your top 10 questions about healing to help you develop your faith for healing according to the promises of God’s Word.
Here we go!
1. If I Keep Getting Healed, How Will I Ever Die?
“Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone.” –Deuteronomy 34:7 (NIV)
The world has a lot of people convinced that they cannot die without slipping into some sort of physical decline and enduring sickness or disease.
But that isn’t God’s best!
Here’s the truth:
God didn’t put any expiration date on His healing promises, so you do not have to die sick.
So, if you don’t die sick, then how will you die?
Gloria Copeland puts it simply, saying, “You’ll just leave. You’ll finish your course, and the Lord will just take your spirit up with Him.”
Consider Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Moses. The Bible doesn’t mention anything about those men dying of disease or sickness. They had simply finished their course. There are many testimonies today of people simply leaving while sleeping or sitting comfortably in a chair. They weren’t suffering from any disease.
You can live long and strong until the very end of your life! Isn’t that good news? When you’ve finished your course, you’ll just leave your body. You’ll move into heaven by divine departure, satisfied and full of days!
2. I Thought I Prayed in Faith for Healing, So Why Haven’t I Seen Results?
“Fight the good fight of faith.” –1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV)
As Gloria Copeland says, “When you do what’s right, get ready for a fight!”
Faith for healing is only the beginning. It’s the stand of faith, or your patience, that takes you to the finish line. What you’re in the midst of is possessing the “land” called healing, and the devil has no intention of letting you walk into it without a fight.
If you are a believer, healing already belongs to you. Jesus has already paid the price for it. But for you to receive it, you have to put your foot on it. You have to go in and possess the land!
The manifestation of healing doesn’t always come instantly. We want it instantly—and many times it comes that fast—but other times, it takes longer.
Once you’ve claimed your healing, don’t ever say anything contrary to it. Don’t be moved by time, symptoms or anything else. Just stay with it. Refuse to give up. Keep on taking the land, and your healing will come to pass. Keep the faith switch for healing turned on!
3. Why Am I Having Trouble Receiving Healing?
“So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments…then I will lengthen your days.” –1 Kings 3:14 (NKJV)
If you’re standing in faith for healing but sense a blockage to your receiving, there are several hindrances to receiving healing to prayerfully consider.
Your love walk. Faith works by love, so if you are out of alignment (even just a little) in your love walk, your faith won’t work as well. Review 1 Corinthians 13 and be sure you’re showing patience, kindness and selflessness to those around you. Check your heart and be sure you haven’t been gossiping or judging others.
Unforgiveness. This is also tied to love, but it is so common and such a big blessing-blocker, it deserves a point of its own. If there is anyone—anyone at all—whom you haven’t forgiven fully, now is the time. Don’t let a grudge keep you from receiving what’s yours—HEALING!
Doubt or Fear. If you’re believing for healing, but still have doubt or fear, you’re what the Bible calls a double-minded man. And Scripture says a double-minded man receives nothing from God. If this is your blocker, persistently resist fear and doubt. Speak against it. Feed your faith, and starve your fears to death.
If none of these appear to be the reason you’re having trouble receiving your healing, remember to ask the Holy Spirit. He promises to guide you into all truth (John 14:17).
Find out more about The Ifs Between You and Your Promise HERE.
4. I Prayed for Someone to Receive Healing, but the Manifestation Did Not Come. Why?
“Therefore the promise comes by faith….” –Romans 4:16 (NIV)
When a person is prayed for, the healing may occur instantaneously, or it may happen over a long period of time. Often the healing has started, even though the physical evidence is slow in coming.
In any case, the person should be speaking faith-filled words—God’s Word, and not his own. By standing on that Word and holding onto faith, God’s Word is accomplished. It doesn’t matter that the physical change isn’t seen. That is not the determining factor. Rather, it is how much of His Word we know and how we are applying it to our lives that counts.
How long should we speak those faith-filled words and believe that a healing is taking place? We speak those words until the healing is complete and God’s Word is accomplished (1 Peter 2:24; Ephesians 6:13-17; Romans 4:17). Then, those words should be spoken daily in order to stay well.
On why some are healed and others aren’t, Andrew Wommack says, “I have prayed for thousands of people in my meetings across the country, and I have yet to see every person healed. It might be a problem in the heart of the one receiving prayer, or it might be something I don’t understand in regards to that particular person. But one thing I know for sure—it’s not God.”
It is important to remember that our job is to minister and pray for healing, regardless if a manifestation occurs immediately. Once we’ve done our part, the rest is up to God and the other person to receive it.
So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. –Romans 10:17
Gloria Copeland knows that the key to getting well and staying well is all in the proper feeding of your spirit with the Word of God. She and Kenneth have walked in divine healing and health for more than 50 years, and they have no plans of stopping now!
They do this by regularly reading healing scriptures and confessing the Word of God over their minds and bodies. You can find a list of Gloria’s favorite healing scriptures HERE, as well as the healing scriptures used by Dodie Osteen to receive healing from terminal cancer HERE.
6. If I Believe I’m Healed, Should I Stop Taking Medicine and Other Treatments?
“Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” —Galatians 5:25
It’s important to know that there is nothing spiritually wrong with taking medicine. It is perfectly acceptable to attack sickness on both a natural and spiritual level.
Not taking medicine is not what will get you healed. Faith in God and His Word that says, “By His stripes you were healed,” is what brings healing. His Word makes it clear that in His great love, God wants all His people well. In many cases, a person’s faith may not be developed enough to receive healing without taking medicine.
Not taking medicine is not an act of faith if you were not instructed to do so by God. When it comes to whether or not to continue taking medicine or undergoing treatments, you need to hear counsel from God. Until you do, keep taking your medicine in faith, and be sure to pray over it as you do!
Working through a difficult situation? Find A Psalm for Every Situation HERE.
7. Does Going to the Doctor Show a Lack of Faith?
“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts” –Colossians 3:15
Kenneth and Gloria Copeland are not against doctors or medicine. In fact, they thank God for them. They see their doctor for regular check-ups and have hosted several different doctors on the Believer’s Voice of Victory broadcasts over the years.
Going to the doctor is not a hindrance to faith, nor is going without doctors or medicine necessarily an act of faith. God will meet each person at his or her level of faith. If a person’s faith is through doctors and medicine, then God will help the doctor to do his best and cause the person’s body to recover quickly.
Furthermore, the Holy Spirit may direct you to see a doctor, and if that’s the case, you should obey. If the Lord has directed you to go to the doctor, do it confidently in faith that Jesus is the Healer, and pray for your doctor to have wisdom.
8. Do the Words I Speak Really Affect My Healing?
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” –Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
Some people say it’s a lie to speak that you’re healed when you don’t feel healed, but that’s operating only by your five senses. To receive the supernatural promises of God, you have to be more spiritually minded than carnally minded. One of the fundamental keys of activating faith is to call things that be not as though they were.
Abraham received a change in his body when called things that be not as though they were. If we want to see God’s promises born in our lives, we must do the same thing.
We call ourselves healed—even when we still look and feel sick. We call ourselves strong—even when, in the natural, we seem weak. We call our youth renewed—even when we see evidence to the contrary.
No matter how bad our natural circumstances may seem to be, we must train our mouths to say not what we have, but what we desire to have in our lives. Our words put action to our faith, and faith is what ushers in the promises.
Watch Kenneth Copeland teach you why you should keep speaking healing no matter what.
9. Is Sickness the Result of Sin in One’s Life?
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” –Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV)
Sickness and disease are under the curse, which ultimately came into the earth as a result of Adam’s sin. However, through Jesus, we have been redeemed from the curse (Galatians 3:13)!
So, why do Christians still get sick?
If we violate natural laws (maintaining a poor diet, neglecting to exercise our bodies, allowing stress to dominate, smoking cigarettes, etc.), we’re opening the door to the devil’s work and the curse.
Likewise, if we violate spiritual laws (refusing to forgive, entertaining angry or negative thoughts, living a sinful lifestyle), we open the door to Satan in this way, as well.
And sometimes, it’s simply the curse in operation for which there is no natural explanation, through which the devil is trying to steal, kill and destroy.
Regardless, Jesus came to give you life more abundantly, and sickness does not have the right to remain on you! If the Lord brings to mind a sin in your life (worry, strife, unhealthy habits or anything else), repent (make a change in a new direction), ask for His forgiveness and pursue your covenant healing rights with all your might.
Healing belongs to you!
10. Does Healing Include All Ailments?
“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.” –Psalm 103:2-3 (NKJV)
People often think of major diseases when they think of healing. But the healing covenant includes EVERYTHING. Allergies, achy joints, disrupted sleep, menopausal symptoms or anything else that prevents you from feeling your absolute best. You don’t have to tolerate any of it!
If you think something is “normal,” you’ll put your guard down. You won’t fight against it. What should you do? Fight! You have the victory over sickness and disease or any physical discomfort—no matter how small or how widely accepted it is. More importantly, you can win!
As long as you think you can live with something—you will. Start activating your healing covenant, no matter how small you think your ailment is.
We hope these answers to the top 10 questions about healing have helped you build even greater confidence in our healing promises from God’s Word. God is a good God. The blood of Jesus is the greatest sacrifice, with the most amazing benefits, the world has ever known. You are His blessed child and an heir to it all!
Learn how God is speaking healing to you right now in this teaching from Kenneth Copeland.
Faith is a seed that you can plant so you can receive a harvest, but without faith, it won’t produce. Plant your faith and pray with us: “Father, I am writing my petition that my need will be met according to Your WORD. I sow this seed of faith, expecting to receive a harvest. In Jesus’ Name—Amen!”
7 Steps to Prayer That Bring Results
August 14-18, 2023 Prayer is a seed! This week on Believer’s Voice of Victory, join Kenneth Copeland as he teaches you the 7 steps to prayer that bring results. Gain access to God’s exceeding great and precious promises, as you discover how prayer is our divine connection to Him!
7 Steps to Prayer that Bring Results
August 14, 2023 – Monday Faith makes prayer work! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he reveals the 7 steps to prayer that bring results. Discover how to put your faith to work, so you can achieve the results you’ve been waiting for!
Prayer Is Our Divine Connection to God
August 15, 2023 – Tuesday Is your house a house of prayer? Watch Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he shares that prayer is our divine connection to God. Gain access to God’s exceeding great and precious promises through the power of prayer!
Prayer Is a Seed
August 16, 2023 – Wednesday We have the petitions we desire! Join Kenneth Copeland on Believer’s Voice of Victory as he discusses how prayer is a seed. Learn to petition and faithfully sow this seed of discipline as you abide in God and His WORD daily.
Consider Jesus, Hear His Voice Today!
August 17, 2023 – Thursday Listen up! Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland encourages you to consider Jesus and hear His voice today. Invite Jesus into your heart and find out how to tune your ear to Him, so you’ll never miss a single word!
Prayer Must Be Based on The WORD of God
August 18, 2023 – Friday Are you bringing every thought captive to the obedience of Christ? Watch Believer’s Voice of Victory as Kenneth Copeland explains why prayer must be based on The WORD of God. Take hold of your mind, and learn to align your thoughts with His WORD once and for all!
Are you facing financial, health or
relationship struggles? You may hold the answer to your own problems.
“Loose lips sink ships.” This phrase, which originated during World War II, was a direct warning against unguarded conversations by members of the United States military. At the time, the enemy was looking to target vessels coming across the Atlantic with troops or weapons. If they could learn the schedule of the ships, the enemy’s U-boats would be waiting for them and sink them.
Where
did the intel come from? Our very own soldiers. Enemy spies would hang around
the ports and listen to the servicemen talk. Quite often, they’d get enough
information to relay back to the enemy which ship was going where, when it was
leaving, and whether it was carrying troops or weapons. Time and again, the
words that were carelessly spoken gave them everything they needed to target
the ships and sink them.
Did
you know you have an enemy who wants to target you? He wants to hit you at the
right place at the right time. He’s hanging around at your port, listening to
your words. If you’ve been struggling with the same sickness, disease,
financial trouble or relationship woes, the likely culprit behind your current
struggles is your very own mouth. Now it’s time to make a change!
Here is a strategy for keeping your intel classified, flipping the switch on the enemy, and using your words to win.
1. Learn the Language of Silence
“If only you could be silent! That’s the wisest thing you could
do.” –Job 13:5
If
you were a soldier in World War II and had witnessed thousands of your fellow
servicemen die due to a breach of classified information, how would you handle
the words you spoke? If you knew the reason for the loss of those lives was due
to a casual conversation at port about departure times, would you forget to
keep quiet, or would it be so important to you that you would intentionally pinch
your lips tightly together?
When you see your words as life-threatening or at least life-altering, you’ll be on heightened alert when it comes to releasing them out of your mouth. Until you reach that point in your everyday life, you need to do what Kenneth Copeland told Mylon LeFevre to do years ago when Mylon was new to walking by faith.
Mylon
was telling Kenneth all about his troubles, even though he said he was
believing God to help him. Kenneth said to him, “Son, you need to learn the
language of silence.”
Mylon
said that at first, he didn’t know what Kenneth meant, but soon realized that Kenneth
was telling him that until he could learn how to speak faith, he needed to keep
quiet.
It’s advice Kenneth gives often. Jerry Savelle shares about what Kenneth said to him when he was first learning to walk by faith.
“Before God transformed my life, I was the biggest quitter you ever met. Nothing was working in my life. My wife, Carolyn, and I were in debt, discouraged, and our marriage was barely hanging on. I was new to the Word of God and was struggling to walk by faith. So, I asked Kenneth Copeland why things weren’t working in my life, and he said, ‘Jerry, your problem is your big mouth. You need to learn the vocabulary of silence.’ And then he said, ‘If you can’t talk the Word, then shut up.’ That’s not what I wanted to hear, but he was right! Once I learned how to “bridle my tongue” (James 3:1-9), things began to change in my life!”
You may already know about the importance of your words, but are you walking in the light you have? Until you become fluent in faith, learn the language of silence and ask God to help you the way Psalm 141:3 puts it: “Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips” (NIV).
2. Give Your Words a Makeover
“He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks
rashly will come to ruin.” –Proverbs 13:3 (NIV-84)
If
you’ve been struggling in any area of your life for what seems like eons, you
may have fallen into a habit of speaking negatively about your situation
without even knowing it. Does any of this sound familiar?
A
thousand dollars here, a thousand there. It never ends!
I
knew I wouldn’t get that raise anyway.
Bills,
bills, bills! That’s all that ever comes in the mail.
All
the men in my family get heart disease, so I knew this was coming.
It’s
flu season! Better stock up on meds.
My
marriage was doomed from the beginning.
If
any of that sounds like you, here is the diagnosis of your problem: Your loose
lips are sinking your own ship. However, the good news is that the likely cause
of your current struggles is totally reversible.
If
you’ve ever watched one of those home makeover shows, you know that even in the
natural, people can turn a shabby shack into a cozy dream house. Your words (up
until today) have built a shabby shack of a life in your finances, health or
relationships. Now, it’s time for a dramatic makeover with cable TV-worthy
results.
To do this, you need to start tuning in to what you’re saying. With every word you speak, ask yourself, “Are my toes dangling over the line of doubt and unbelief?” If the answer is yes, rein what you’re saying back in. Repent. Then, replace your wrong word choices with faith-filled ones. Try this mini list to get you started:
Say This: “My God supplies all my needs according to His riches in glory.”
Not This: “I never have enough money.”
Say This: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I believe I’m being promoted and increased every day.”
Not This: “No one ever wants to hire me. I’ll probably never get a raise.”
Say This: “By the stripes of Jesus, I am healed from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. I am healed!”
Not This: “I have diabetes. I have to be on medication for life. All my relatives had it and now I do.”
Say This: “I claim healing in my marriage in the Name of Jesus! I have a happy, healthy relationship with my spouse. Together, we will serve the Lord.”
Not This: “I’m unhappy in my marriage. I’d be better off on my own.”
HERE are some more common things people say and how to replace them with confessions based on the Word of God.
Watching
every word might feel like a full-time job. But did the Bible tell us to do
this? Yes. It’s time to start acting like every word we speak matters because
it does! Every word.
James
1:26 (NKJV) says, “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does
not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is worthless.”
In other words, his faith is worthless if he can’t even control his own mouth.
Stop
sinking your own ship with your words and give yourself an extreme word
makeover.
Watch Kenneth Copeland teach you
why every word you speak matters.
3. Listen to Faith Speak Until You Get It Right
“Faith comes by hearing…the Word of God.” –Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
The main reason you have to give your words
a makeover is that you’ve spent so much time listening to wrong word choices.
Television, music, friends, family—they are an endless thesaurus of negative
word choices that have logged neatly in the Rolodex™ of your mind.
Now it’s time to flip the switch.
In the marketing profession, it is quite common
to keep what is called a “Swipe File.” Whenever a marketer hears, reads or
watches an advertisement that has a word choice or phrasing that catches their
attention, they will “swipe” the idea and keep it on file. While they cannot
copy it verbatim, they end up with a log of ideas that will inspire them in
some way down the line.
You can create a faith speak “swipe file” of your own. As you listen to powerful faith teachers like Kenneth Copeland, Keith Moore, Bill Winston, Kenneth Hagin or Norvel Hayes, for example, whenever they share a declaration or confession with you, swipe it! Write it down in a journal and start collecting ammo to use against your enemy. It will boost your confidence and help you become fluent in faith.
Keep listening to faith teachers. Get into total immersion with the Word of God. Listen to faith speak until you get it right. Before you know it, people will be swiping declarations from you!
4. Practice, Practice, Practice
“When I was a child, I spoke as a child…but when I became a man,
I put away childish things.” –1 Corinthians 13:11 (NKJV)
We know “faith comes by hearing and hearing
by the Word of God” (Romans 10:17, NKJV), and that includes hearing
faith that comes out of your own mouth! The Word of God is only as real to you
as what you speak. Keith Moore says, “If you don’t believe it enough to say it
boldly, then you don’t believe it enough.”
That’s why it’s important to practice,
practice, practice! The more you practice speaking faith, the better you’ll
become. It will become so natural you won’t even notice anymore. You won’t have
to work so hard to watch your words when you get into a new habit of speaking
faith.
The verse referenced above, 1 Corinthians
13:11, says, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child.” How does a child speak?
They say whatever comes to mind without thinking about it. Of course, it can
sound foolish, but we give them grace because they are only children.
If you’re a mature believer, it’s time to
stop talking like a child and speaking whatever comes into your mind. You don’t
need to “vent,” and you don’t need to tell people, “I’m just sayin’.” Let’s get
this straight: You’re never “just sayin’”—your words count! People will say to
you, “Let it all out,” but you don’t need to do that—instead, don’t ever let it
in!
The enemy is just waiting for one slip-up—one
word—to give him an all-access pass to your life. Don’t give it to him!
Practice, practice, practice thinking
before you speak; and make every word count. When you say something, you should
intend for your words to go and accomplish what you desire. Expect that they
are going to come back having accomplished what you sent them to do.
Renew your mind, speak the Word of God, and
keep practicing until you’re a pro. Then practice some more.
Watch
Kenneth Copeland teach you how words of faith will change your situation.
5. Find a Faith Buddy to Hold You Accountable
“Iron sharpens iron.” –Proverbs 27:17
Do you really want to get this right?
Do something uncomfortable and find a faith buddy to hold you accountable. No
one likes to be told when they aren’t speaking right. But as they say, no pain,
no gain. It’s time to get those flabby faith muscles in shape!
If you know someone who is
particularly good at holding their tongue from gossip and negativity, ask that
person to be your faith buddy and hold you accountable. Give them permission to
call it out on the spot. They could well be your life preserver while you’re
repairing your sinking ship.
This is an excellent opportunity to
develop a teachable spirit. If you like to figure things out on your own all
the time, you aren’t in God’s will. He created the Body of Christ to work
together, encourage one another, and spur each other on to victory.
As you receive this encouragement
from a brother or sister in Christ, you’ll become equipped to do the same for
someone else down the road.
If
you’ve been sinking your own ship with your words, you can take these
strategies and make a big change. You have the power and authority through
Christ Jesus to frame your whole life—finances, health, relationships and
all—with your WORDS. Stop blowing holes in your own ship, and start heading for
the Port of Victory!
