When the economy is in a downturn, it can be a challenge to find good work, advance in a job, or even just make ends meet. This is the story of how one man’s search for work had a life-changing result when he applied the principles he knew from God’s Word and began to pray.
Derek Hudson had been believing God for a new job with a salary increase. He began looking for opportunities, and one became available. “I almost didn’t apply,” he stated candidly. “I saw it on my phone while we were traveling in Texas and I thought, When I get home, maybe I’ll apply for that position.”
A couple of weeks went by; then he happened to see the job posting again. This time, he applied for the position on the spot, then began confessing God’s favor, direction and wisdom over it. “The miraculous thing is, not only did I receive an offer, but I was also offered more than the salary range that was advertised,” shared Hudson.
In addition to the offer, he was given a month’s advance notice, giving him plenty of time to prepare for the transition from his current job.
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We Have What We Say
Said Hudson, “We know how important our confession is—we hear Kenneth Copeland say it all the time: ‘We have what we say.’”
During the month leading up to the transition, Hudson had to drive by his new place of employment every time he commuted to the job that he was wrapping up. As he passed by, he would look to his left, point at the building where his new position was waiting, and thank God that his office was in that building, that he was going to get a great offer, and that it would be a smooth transition. He would do the same thing going home. “And that’s where I am today,” he stated matter-of-factly.
One thing Derek and his wife, Sharon, have done for a couple of decades is to see themselves at a certain salary point, then tithe as though they were already there, knowing that God is responsible for the increase. “Hearing the faith message that comes from KCM…that’s where it leads you to: trusting God for yourself,” said Hudson. He went on to say, “It could be that no one at KCM knows my name; that’s OK. I’m a Partner; that’s my name!” he declared with a chuckle.
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When You’ve Done All You Can Do: Stand
Sharon added, “I really appreciate every bit of teaching of faith that Kenneth Copeland Ministries has brought, because it’s carried us here to this point. The Word says [in Ephesians 6:13], ‘When you’ve done all you can do, you stand.’ You stand on the Word and the promise of God, and you watch it come to pass.”
According to Sharon, it’s a comforting feeling, knowing that you have someone like Kenneth Copeland praying for you and lifting you and your family up to the Lord. She knows that KCM prays over prayer requests that are sent in. “I sincerely feel like we have somebody interceding for us. And there’s never been a doubt of that, because we feel that this is a ministry that God directed us to sow into and to be Partners with.”
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