I was in church sometime ago and my Pastor preached a powerful message on speaking words in faith according to God’s will over your circumstances.
This is not the first time I’ve heard a message like this, but something was different. It was more than just words. It had oil on it!
I remember the time I was struggling with my business and trying to determine what steps to take next in my life. Can I be honest with you? Sometimes it’s hard to trust God when what you hoped for, prayed for, and believed God for… did not come to pass.
I remember when I couldn’t pay my bills and the bill collectors called 7 days a week, day and night. I didn’t have an answer as to when I could pay the bills. Afraid to answer the phone, I felt like a victim in my own home. Stressed out. Overwhelmed and desperate. Such a failure.
More than a conqueror? I can do all things? Ha! Those were words that I said with the saints at church. But when I was alone, it seemed as though the devil himself was beating me over the head with my own words. I was financially, emotionally and spiritually bankrupt.
I don’t have time to tell it and you probably don’t have time to read it, but ONE of the things I did was use the extraordinary power of the Word, said in faith to get my power back.
We are always using our words to shape our life, whether we realize it or not. Words like,”I’m not smart enough. I can’t lose weight. Nobody cares about me.”
Listen to me. Life is tough. Marriages fail. Jobs are lost. Homes are repossessed. Your body can be broken. Your emotions can be broken. But NEVER, EVER let your spirit become broken!
Do not be afraid. I command your spirit in the Name of Jesus to come out of that dark place and step into the Light! Better yet, call someone who loves God and loves people and ask them to join with you in speaking peace and power back into your life.
I still get weary at times. I still have tough decisions to make. But with all of my heart, mind and strength… my anchor holds!
I wish we were able to join in worship together right now. But since we can’t, click on the video below and don’t just watch it… enter in. This video’s got oil on it!
Join with my friend and fellow worshipper Darlene and the Hillsong team and say these words:
You are my shield,
My strength,
My portion,
Deliverer
My shelter,
Strong tower,
My very present help in time of need.
You matter,
Alvin
P.S. I’m not certain, but I think that crusty bread is what God fed the Children of Israel… only I suspect that they called it manna! My big problem is that through the years, I’ve had way too much “manna!” Well… over the last couple of months, I’ve lost almost 30 pounds! I still have a long way to go… but the system I’m using is working well for me. That’s why I wholeheartedly endorse it.
To see if this is right for you too, go to www.SuddenlySlim.com/AlvinSlaughter or send me a message and let’s talk.
