Satan fears the potential of God's Word in our life. He must deceive before they can believe. The devil uses tactics to steal the Word from our lives through (1) afflictions (2) persecutions (3) cares of this world (4) deceitfulness of riches (5) lusts of other things. Don't allow circumstances to affect our spiritual walk. As we grow we realize God's grace is sufficient. Focus on the assurance of God. If the enemy can't defeat you in one area, then he switches to something else. Accept the truth of God's Word over the lies of the devil. God's will is for every believer to know the wisdom of God. The answer is in you! It's done! The devil's already defeated.

We need to follow God's plan for our lives.

You must guard your tongue and learn how to speak the Words of God. Store up the seeds of God's Word in your heart so that they flow out of your mouth. Choose life, not death.

Stay in faith and follow the Word. The power of sin has been broken over you. You have power over sin, sin doesn't have power over you. The devil can't make you do anything. Don't blame someone or something else. You must yield to the spirit in your life. Grace frees us "from" sin, it is not meant to "cover" us while living IN sin. Sin wants to control your whole life. You can't come to God to set you free from things that torment you, but then to leave you alone in areas of sin-related pleasure. It is that sin that contributes to that torment. We must want to be free from "pleasure" sins. You can't bounce around looking for teachings that agree with your sin. Grace is not there to cover a lifestyle of active sin. Remember that sin shall not have dominion over you. You must cooperate with temptation to bring forth sin. There is a mutual cooperation between a person and lust give birth to sin. Satan deludes us into believing that they "are getting away with it" and that they are in control. Tomorrow never comes as far as change is concerned. Today is the day of salvation. Faith is NOW. No matter how powerful sin appears to be, it cannot make us do what we don't want to do. The devil wants to convince you that you can never be free. God has broken the power of sin over everyone. The devil is already defeated. Don't sit around waiting for God to do something that's already been done.

As we travel through the deserts in our life, remember that we can receive the water from the rock. Christ Jesus will provide for you always. Rather than murmuring and complaining or blaming others, run to God and seek Him. He will always provide for you and give you the victory and the refreshing that you need.

Every Word is His will. The author of the bible lives in us. Ask yourself why did God write this verse and how can I use it in my life today? The perfect will of God works. We can't transfer our duties over to God. He's training you how to do it. Know that what God says will come to pass. The devil's language is defeat. God speaks victory. Can you handle the truth? Don't make the Word try to fit into the world. Understand who God is. There is no religious denomination that will get you into heaven. Go beyond tradition and enter into truth. He will guide you into all truth. You can only get the TRUTH from the SPIRIT of TRUTH. You are responsible for your own actions. There are no excuses. Understand His Word and believe His promises and take action on the Word.

We live by both the written and the spoken Word of God. God wants to communicate with us. God speaks to us in many, many ways. Jesus is the Word and was made flesh to live with us. The Word is the manifestation of the mind and will of God. God has given us His Word to lead and guide us. We must put our trust in the Word of God. Just as God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning, He has created you as a new creation. The Covenant of Faith requires us to take action and walk the way we should. We must do God's work. We must fulfill God's plan and be obedient. We must hear so we can do what we hear from the Father to do. Find His purpose for you. Speak it. Live it.

See everything through God's eyes in the spirit to receive His power. The devil wants to keep us ignorant of the gifts. It is the one you need to use now. Understand the gifts and stir them up. There are 3 groups of gifts: revelation, vocal, and power gifts. The enemy likes to disrupt God's work. God wants to build up the church. The gifts strangle the effectiveness of the devil. Do the Lord's work in new and powerful ways. Be taught by studying the Word and speaking in tongues. The gift of faith does not deny fact, it changes it. The gift of faith can only happen when God's promises become more real to us than our circumstances. Miracles are creative acts that go against the laws of nature. When we have a need, the gifts are there for us to use. Do as the Word says. The greatest days are here.

God never gives up or quits. We need to be immersed in POWER. Filled is not a one-time event, but continuously. If you are stagnant ask for a filling. Join together with the Holy Spirit as one. Allow Him to influence our mind, will, and emotions. The spirit transforms us into the character of Christ. Give Him permission to lead and guide you. We must be connected to the spirit and not connected to the flesh. You must sustain yourself by putting the Word into your heart and mind. Be willing to be changed. Your fellowship and obedience gives the Spirit permission to work in you and change you. Want everything the Spirit has for you!

We have a strong, caring friend in Jesus. He is looking to be a part of your life. Faithful, loyal, dedicated. He will strengthen and equip you. Develop a lifestyle of living contact with Him. Who you are with in times of trouble makes a big difference. You will come through it just fine when God is with you. God has already defeated this world. You have power when connected to God. Strength comes through the vine. Don't be too busy with other things to not spend time with God. Don't spend your time worrying about worldly things. When you have a living connection with God, then you are unbeatable. Don't fall into fear and back off. We are in the kingdom right now. We can't wait for God to do what He commanded us to do. Rise in faith as soldiers in the army of the Lord. Be the church triumphant!