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SUCCESS, CONQUERING & MIRACLE ANSWERS TO PRAYER Doing life together with friends in a group will bring me success Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 (NLT) - Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Proverbs 27:17 (NLT) - As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Romans 1:12 (NCV) - I want us to help each other with the faith we have. Your faith will help me, and my faith will help you. In a small group we can stand back-to-back and conquer Ecclesiastes 4:10–12 (NLT) - If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. 12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Proverbs 16:18 (NLT) - Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Philippians 2:3 (TPT) - Be free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Proverbs 18:1 (NKJV) - A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. 1 Peter 5:5 (NLT) - And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Hebrews 10:25 (TPT) - This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing, because we need each other! In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward… Romans 14:19 (TPT) - So then, make it your top priority …eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another. Praying in agreement with a small group will bring miracle answers from God Matthew 18:19–20 (NLT) - If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. 20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Ephesians 6:18 (Message) - Pray for your brothers and sisters…Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out. James 5:16 (Message) - Make this your common practice…pray for each other so that you can live together whole and healed… Psalm 68:6 (GW) - God places lonely people in families…but rebellious people must live in an unproductive land. Rebellious – to be stubborn and not willing to change Hebrews 10:25 Easy - Some people have stopped meeting with the group of Christians. But that is not good. We should all continue to meet together. We need to help one another to be strong and brave.

TOGETHER WE SUCCEED Christianity is all about groups…relationships…community…….doing life together Acts 2:46 (CEV) - they met together in the temple. They broke bread together in different homes … Together in the Church & together in different homes Acts 2:42 (Message) - They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. “The teaching” - Bible Study. “The life together” - Friendship; fellowship; accountability; care; love; encouragement “The meal” - Eating together. “The prayers” - Praying together. Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT) - Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) - If one person falls, the other can reach out and help... Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) - If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) - A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better… Ecclesiastes 4:12 (Message) - By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst... Matthew 18:19–20 (NLT) - If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. 20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Philippians 2:1–4 (Message) — If you’ve gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you—then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Hebrews 10:25 Easy - Some people have stopped meeting with the group of Christians. But that is not good. We should all continue to meet together. We need to help one another to be strong and brave. Hebrews 10:25 (TPT) - This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing, because we need each other! In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward… Romans 14:19 (TPT) - So then, make it your top priority to live a life of peace with harmony in your relationships, eagerly seeking to strengthen and encourage one another. Hebrews 10:25 (TPT) - This is not the time to pull away and neglect meeting together, as some have formed the habit of doing, because we need each other! In fact, we should come together even more frequently, eager to encourage and urge each other onward… Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT) - Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

Faith Makes a Move Faith isn’t fruitful until you make a move. Passages Romans 12:2 (NIV) – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 10:9–10 (NIV) – “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” James 2:17 (NIV) – “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Matthew 14:22–33 (NIV) – Full passage with verse numbers. Psalm 23:4 (NIV) – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Matthew 14:22–33 (NIV) 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there alone, 24 and the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it. 25 Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” 28 “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Points for Slides Faith in the Mind → Fueled by God thoughts (Romans 12:2) Faith in the Mouth → “Faith is voice-activated” (Romans 10:9–10) Faith in the Movement → Faith isn’t fruitful until you make a move Verse James 2:17 (NIV) – “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Point 1 – God Has a Destination for You Matthew 14:22 – “Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side.” Point 2 – Storms Will Come Matthew 14:24 – “But the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.” Matthew 14:27 – “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” Point 3 – A Little Faith Is Enough Matthew 14:28 – “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” Matthew 14:29 – “Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” Faith moves on the command, not the conditions. James 2:17 – “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Point 4 – Faith in the Storm Is Greater Than Faith After the Storm Matthew 14:33 – “Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’” Psalm 23:4 (NIV) – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Job 22:28 AMP - You shall also decide and decree a thing, and it shall be established for you; and the light [of God’s favor] shall shine upon your ways. Mark 11:22–23 (NKJV) - So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. 23 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. Hebrews 11:3 CEB - By faith we understand that the universe has been created by a word from God  JESUS TEACHING US……...FAITH IS AN UNDENIABLE SPIRITUAL LAW…when its embraced it produces predictable results 2 Corinthians 4:13 (NKJV) - And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak WORDS WE SPEAK ON DAILY BASIS…HAVE CONSEQUENCES. Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) - Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG) - Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose. 1 Peter 3:10 (NLB) - If you want a happy, good life, keep control of your tongue, Matthew 12:36–37 (MSG) - Let me tell you something: Every one of these careless words is going to come back to haunt you. There will be a time of Reckoning. Words are powerful; take them seriously. 37 Words can be your salvation (set free). Words can also be your damnation (put in bondage).” Proverbs 30:32 (TPT) - if you’ve thought about saying something stupid, you’d better shut your mouth. (put your hand on your mouth) Job 40:4–5 (NLT) - I will cover my mouth with my hand. 5 I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say. Proverbs 13:3 (NCV) - Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined. Proverbs 21:23 (NKJV) - Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles. Psalm 39:1 (TPT) - Here’s my life motto, the truth I live by…I will speak only what is right, guarding what I speak. Like a watchman guards against an attack of the enemy, I’ll guard and muzzle my mouth… Galatians‬ “A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.” BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY, YOU’RE SPEAKING TO YOUR FUTURE. Jeremiah 1:4–9 (TNIV) - The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Ah, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.” 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ …. 9 Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth.” James 3:4–5 (NIV) - Take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue EVEN WHEN IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE…..DECIDE TO SAY WHAT GOD SAYS Luke 5:3–6 (NKJV) - Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat. 4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. Speak Healing Scriptures Exodus 15:26 (NLT) - I am the Lord who heals you. 1 Peter 2:24 (TNIV) - “by his wounds you have been healed.” Psalms‬ Jeremiah‬ Romans‬ Jeremiah 1:12 - I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it. Luke 1:37 (TPT)- Not one promise from God is empty of power, for nothing is impossible with God!

PURPOSE, PROSPERITY & HEALING…THROUGH RIGHT THINKING Psalms‬ Psalm 100:5 (NKJV) - For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations. 1 Peter 2:24 (TNIV) - “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” If you don’t know what GOD promised in His Word…will not experience these promises Proverbs 4:23 GNT - Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts Two basic influences that shape our thinking…WORD OR WORLD Genesis 3:1 (NLT) - “Did God really say you must not eat the fruit from any of the trees in the garden?” Proverbs 4:23 GNT - Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts Father - "You're my beloved son in whom I'm well pleased." … Matthew 4:2–4 (NLT) - For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. 3 During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Proverbs 4:23 GNT - Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts Choose to shape your thinking by the Word of God Romans 12:2 (NLT) - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think (renewing of the mind). Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Mark 12:24 (NLT) - Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God. Mark 12:24 (MSG) - Jesus said, “You’re way off base, and here’s why: One, you don’t know your Bibles; two, you don’t know how God works. Isaiah 5:13 (NKJV) - My people have gone into captivity, Because they have no knowledge… John 8:30–32 (NKJV) - As He spoke these words, many believed in Him. 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Abide – to remain…to stay/wait and expect something in the future Know - To understand…be familiar with… intimate relationship Renewing our Mind with the Word of God …will release God’s healing power Mark 5:27–28, 34 (NLT) - She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd and touched his robe. 28 For she thought (kept thinking) to herself, “If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” 34 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace. Your suffering is over.” Before she heard about Jesus…sickness, pain, alienated from people, lonely, no more money…dominated her thoughts After she heard about Jesus…decided to keep thinking… “I heard he heals everyone…if I touch his garment, I will be healed We have to Change our Meditation….from thinking about the pain, symptoms, limitations, medical report…Instead…Meditate (keep thinking) on healing scriptures Proverbs 4:20–22 (TPT) - Listen carefully, my dear child, to everything that I teach you, and pay attention to all that I have to say. 21 Fill your thoughts with my words until they penetrate deep into your spirit. 22 Then, as you unwrap my words, they will impart true life and radiant health into the very core of your being. If the truth of God’s Word doesn’t change how you think… it won’t change how you live Proverbs 23:7 (TPT) - For as he thinks within himself, so is he… Meditate on healing Scriptures Exodus 15:26 (NLT) - I am the Lord who heals you. 1 Peter 2:24 (TNIV) - “by his wounds you have been healed.” Psalms‬ Jeremiah‬ Romans‬ Jeremiah 1:12 - I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it. Luke 1:37 (TPT)- Not one promise from God is empty of power, for nothing is impossible with God!

LIVING WITH CONFIDENCE THAT HEALING BELONGS TO US 1 - Healing is connected to the “finished work of Jesus Christ” John 19:30 (NKJV) - He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. . Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) - He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:10 (GNB) -The Lord says, “It was my will that he should suffer; his death was a sacrifice to bring forgiveness…and through him my purpose will succeed.”  Purpose = Forgiveness… and healing…….he knows we still live in a broken world…sickness, disease, pain Psalm 103:2–3 (NKJV) - Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases. 1 Peter 2:24 (TNIV) - “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”  If you can believe that you are saved, then you can also believe that you are healed because both come from the same source and the same sacrifice. 2 - Healing is a manifestation of the goodness of God Matthew 8:16–17 (NKJV) - And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, 17 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: “He Himself took our infirmities And bore our sicknesses.” Acts 10:38 (NKJV) - God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all … Matthew 14:14 (NKJV) - And when Jesus went out He saw a great multitude; and He was moved with compassion for them, and healed their sick. Matthew 8:2–3 (NLT) - “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be healed!” And instantly the leprosy disappeared. 1 Peter 2:24 (TPT) - He himself carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we would be dead to sin and live for righteousness. Our instant healing flowed from his wounding. 3 - Healing is received by faith Matthew 9:28–30 (NKJV) - Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” 30 And their eyes were opened. Psalm 103:2–5 (NKJV) - Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 5 Who satisfies your mouth with good things… Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans‬ Jeremiah 1:12 - I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it. Isaiah 55:11 (NKJV) - So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Psalm 107:20 (TPT) - God spoke the words “Be healed,” and we were healed, delivered from death’s door! Luke 1:37 (TPT)- Not one promise from God is empty of power, for nothing is impossible with God!

This amazing message will build your faith to reach the people around you. Maybe a neighbor. Maybe a coworker... there are so may around that need to love of Jesus! Are you willing to have FAITH for YOUR FRIEND? Galatians 6:9 AMP "Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in."

Faith to Follow 1 Cor. 11:1 (NIV) - FOLLOW my example, as I follow the example of Christ Hebrews 13:7 (NLT) – Remember your leaders who taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and FOLLOW the example of their faith. Heb 13:17 TPT - Obey your spiritual leaders and recognize their authority,…it will benefit YOU when you make their work a pleasure and not a heavy burden Numbers 9:17-18, 23 (NLT) - Whenever the cloud lifted from over the sacred tent, the people of Israel would break camp and follow it. And wherever the cloud settled, the people of Israel would set up camp. In this way, they traveled and camped at the LORD’s command wherever he told them to go. …v.23 So they camped or traveled at the LORD’s command, AND they did whatever the LORD told them through Moses. 1 Cor. 12:18 (NIV) - But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. Romans 13:1 (NIV) - Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 1 Samuel 3:8b-11a (NLT) - Then Eli realized it was the LORD who was calling the boy. So he said to Samuel, “Go and lie down again, and if someone calls again, say, ‘Speak, LORD, your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went back to bed. And the LORD came and called as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel replied, “Speak, your servant is listening.” Then the LORD said to Samuel…

STAY IN TRUTH AND WIN! 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NKJV) - if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Hebrews 3:19 (GNB) – We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land (promise land), because they did not believe. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:7–8 (NLT) 1 - Be strong and very courageous – 2 - Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do. 8 Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. 3 - Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do – Joshua – there’s one thing must fix before u can enter promise-land……centered in Word of God Jeremiah 1:12 AMP – “I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it.” Deuteronomy 8:3 (NLT) - He did it to teach you that people do not live by bread alone; rather, we live by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Hebrews 2:1 (TPT) - it is so crucial that we be all the more engaged and attentive to the truths that we have heard so that we do not drift off course. Matthew 22:29 (NLT) - Jesus replied, “Your mistake is that you don’t know the Scriptures, and you don’t know the power of God. As Christian’s we can prosper & succeed in all we do…and help bring peace to all the confusion in our nation….When we are centered in the truth of God’s Word.

FEED YOUR FAITH Hebrews 3:19 (GNB) – We see, then, that they were not able to enter the land (promise land), because they did not believe. Exodus 6:6–8 (NLT) – “‘I am the Lord. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you from your slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment. 7 I will claim you as my own people, and I will be your God… 8 I will bring you into the land I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as your very own possession. I am the Lord!’ ” 1. Delivered from Egypt…bondage & oppression 2. Red Sea…baptized…old life is dead…new beginning 3. Cloud by day…Fire by night…..Presence of God with them 4. Manna…miracle provision…daily dependence 5. Mt Sinai… place of instruction & preparation for the Promise Land Exodus 23:20,27 (NIV) – See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. 27 I will send my terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn their backs and run. Exodus 33:14 (NCV) – “I myself will go with you, and I will give you victory.” 6. Kadesh…entrance to Promise Land 10 Spies Report – the promise land is amazing…..BUT!!! Numbers 13:27–29 (NLT) – This was their report to Moses: “We entered the land you sent us to explore, and it is indeed a bountiful country—a land flowing with milk and honey. Here is the kind of fruit it produces. 28 But the people living there are powerful, and their towns are large and fortified. We even saw giants there… 29 The Amalekites live in the Negev, and the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country. The Canaanites live along the coast …” Caleb – speaks in faith Numbers 13:30 (NLT) – But Caleb tried to quiet the people as they stood before Moses. “Let’s go at once to take the land,” he said. “We can certainly conquer it!” 10 Spies – speak in unbelief Numbers 13:31–33 (NLT) – But the other men who had explored the land with him disagreed. “We can’t go up against them! They are stronger than we are!” 32 So they spread this bad report about the land among the Israelites: “The land we traveled through and explored will devour anyone who goes to live there. All the people we saw were huge. 33 We even saw giants there…Next to them we felt like grasshoppers, and that’s what they thought, too!” (NKJV) – we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight.” 2 Corinthians‬ Unbelief speaks – “we are going to die and God doesn’t care” Numbers 14:1–4 (NLT) – Then the whole community began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2 Their voices rose in a great chorus of protest against Moses and Aaron. “If only we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they complained. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this country only to have us die in battle? Our wives and our little ones will be carried off as plunder! Wouldn’t it be better for us to return to Egypt?” 4 Then they plotted among themselves, “Let’s choose a new leader and go back to Egypt!” Faith speaks - “God is with us, we can take the land” Numbers 14:6–9 (NLT) – Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, tore their clothing. 7 They said to all the people of Israel, “The land we traveled through and explored is a wonderful land! 8 And if the Lord is pleased with us, he will bring us safely into that land and give it to us. It is a rich land flowing with milk and honey. 9 Do not rebel against the Lord, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the Lord is with us! Don’t be afraid of them!” Results of Faith & Unbelief  Unbelief Results – Entire generation did not enter promise land  Faith Results – Only Joshua & Caleb entered Promise Land Romans 10:17 (NKJV) - faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Hebrews 4:2 (NASB) – but the word they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united with those who listened with faith. Hebrews 2:1 (TPT) - it is so crucial that we be all the more engaged and attentive to the truths that we have heard so that we do not drift off course. Hebrews 3:12 (NKJV) – Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God. Romans‬ Living by faith - simply believing what God said in his word…speaking it & acting on it. TWO THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE FEED OUR FAITH 1… WE WILL SEE THE PROMISES OF GOD FULFILLED IN OUR LIFE……BLESSED LIFE 2… OUR BLESSED LIFE WILL BE A WITNESS TO THE WORLD

Hebrews 11: (NKJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Romans 14:23 (NKJV) But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin. Luke 17:3-6 TPT (The Passion Translation): So be careful how you live. If a fellow believer sins against you, you must first privately confront that person about his fault, and if there is repentance, forgive him. No matter how many times in one day your brother sins against you and says, 'I'm sorry; I'm changing my ways,' you need to forgive him each and every time." When the apostles heard this, they said to Jesus, "Lord, you must increase our faith!" Jesus responded, "If you have even the smallest portion of authentic faith, it would be powerful enough to say to this large tree, 'My word will pull you up by the roots and throw you into the sea,' and it will respond to your voice! AMP (Amplified Bible): "Pay attention to yourselves! ...” Jesus was teaching his disciples about the extent of forgiveness and their response was ‘increase our faith!!’ WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO FORGIVE Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Mark 11:25-26 "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." Ephesians 4:32 "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Colossians 3:13 "Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do." Matthew 18:21-22 "Then Peter came to Him and said, 'Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.'" Luke 23:34 "Then Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.'" WE ALL HAVE HURTS. Story of Compa The Developer. IT’S A HEART MATTER. An offense is disrupting my story. My story is how I make sense of the world. It does not mean that it makes sense according to the Word. When a thing does not line up with those elements it is offensive to me. If I do not resolve the Hebrews 12:15 "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled" (NKJV) Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. NLT: Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. ISSUES: Hebrew: totz-ah-OHT ● The boundaries or limits of life ● The outward expressions of inner character ● The streams or currents that flow from the heart ● The courses or directions life takes ● The outcomes and results of what's in the heart Consider that Paul was a murderer. By definition forgiveness means canceling a debt. You don't have to pay me back. Why does it feel like if we forgive that person it's letting go of the power we have over them? Matthew 5:44 (AMP): But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you If you're having a hard time doing that, then you may be struggling with unforgiveness or bitterness.