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Nuggets of Wisdom
Words to inspire, motivate, and guide you to
Successful
Living
WALK IN YOUR AUTHORITY
Most of the time we do not walk in our
authority. That’s right. We walk in doubt. As a result we
don’t accomplish our dreams. Even worse, our lack of success affects
our attitude which in turn affects our families. The impact is
never-ending.
You can see, then, why it is critical to
walk in authority! Our Believers Prep and Leadership training are
intended to ensure that you have the tools and experiences that confirm
your empowerment from God. He has given you all the authority you need.
Our Farmers Market is another symbol of
our empowerment. Naysayers would tell you that it can’t be
done. When you drive down State Street in East St. Louis and see that
the building is being renovated, it is proof positive that God has given us
authority!
On September 25th, Dr. Gerald
is among the keynote speakers at an Economic Empowerment conference in the
Grand Ballroom of the Casino Queen in East St. Louis. He shares the dais
with people who are household names not only in our region but throughout
the U.S. Dr. G. is clearly walking in his authority. Read
the flyer here, and if you're going to be in the area, call us for
directions on how to join Dr. G at this event.
The article immediately below was taken
from Streaming Faith’s Walking in the Spirit publication (www.streamingfaith.com).
It is written by Dr. Creflo A. Dollar, a well know pastor.
Walk in Your Authority!
Dr. Creflo A. Dollar
You don't have to put up with the devil's
oppression any longer. God has empowered you with the anointing to remove
burdens, destroy yokes and to be an overcomer. The devil is a burden that
can easily be driven away by exercising your God-given authority.
God has given you His Word and His Spirit as
a defense against the devil's schemes. You've been clothed in the armor of
God so "...that
ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil"
(Ephesians 6:11). You have everything needed to defeat the devil whenever
he shows up at your door. He will keep showing up because you possess
something that he desperately wants-your God-given authority to rule and
reign in the earth.
When God created Adam, he gave him dominion
and authority over the earth (Genesis 1:26, AMP). However, when Adam
rebelled against God, he turned his authority to rule over to the devil.
Satan then had control over everything except the throne of God (2 Corinthians
4:4). Since Satan contaminated the ground with sin, God couldn't destroy
Adam and make another man from the dust of the earth. Aren't you thankful
that He had plan? He came to the earth as a man. Through Jesus' death and
resurrection, he defeated Satan and took back our authority to rule
(Hebrews 2:9, 14), and we have been restored to our rightful place of
authority.
Jesus has all power and authority in heaven
and earth (Matthew 28:18). Since we were raised with Him, we have all power
and authority as well (Ephesians 2:4-7). Therefore, do not neglect your
right to rule and reign in the earth. Every time the enemy tries to attack
you, consider it an opportunity to exercise your power over him. You have
the authority to declare what is lawful and unlawful in this earth, and to
permit or to forbid things on the earth-even death (Matthew 16:18-19, AMP).
I challenge you to begin making demands in
Jesus' name. John 14:13-14 says, "And
whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be
glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do
it." The word ask means "demand." What you
demand in Jesus' name (from the Word), He promises He will do. Understand
that when you make a demand, you aren't demanding that God do things.
Instead, you are demanding that the devil submit to the Word, to loose his
hold and to stop his operations against you.
Faith is involved in exercising your
spiritual authority. You must base your faith on what the Word says, not on
circumstances. When circumstances do not change immediately, some people
become discouraged and begin to speak doubt and unbelief. This only gives
the devil dominion over their words, which ultimately defeat them. Don't
hand over your authority to Satan through your words. Instead, break the
power of the devil by walking in your authority!
Dr. Creflo A. Dollar is the senior pastor of World Changers
Church International, 25,000 member church in College Park, Georgia. He is
committed to changing the world one person at a time, and his award-winning
"Changing Your World" television broadcast reaches nearly one
billion homes worldwide.
Updates and
New Videos
Several weeks
ago we mentioned that Dr. G attended a Federation conference of
farmers in Elk, Alabama. While there, he connected with the farmers
who will be supplying the East St. Louis Farmers Market. See the video.
Meet the
Regional Director of the Birmingham, AL chapter of the LLIFE movement, Aaron Maxey.
The East St.
Louis Farmers Market building project is looking good. This video shows
how the front of the building is taking shape, a new roof is being
installed, and the inside is in the process of being framed.
On September
25, Dr. G will be one of the keynote speakers at the “Opportunity” East St.
Louis business conference in the Grand Ballroom of the Casino Queen
hotel in East St. Louis. His topic is: “A New Day, A New Way, A New
Community … Change”.
In October,
Dr. G will kick off the Jackson MS chapter of the LLIFE movement.
Dr. Gerald
and the Successful Living Team
LLIFE
110 N. Main Street
East St. Louis, IL 62210
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"And whatsoever ye shall
ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it."
John 14:13-14
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