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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1001 WISDOM KEYS OF MIKE MURDOCK 8 1 MY 7 GREATEST DISCOVERIES (WCPL-04) 162 2 HOW TO SET GOALS AND ACHIEVE EVERY ONE 165 OF THEM! (WCPL-12) 3 7 REWARDS OF ADVERSITY (WCPL-24) 167 4 7 MOST DANGEROUS PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE (WCPL-31) 170 5 7 THINGS MONEY CANNOT BUY (WCPL-43) 173 6 7 MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE (WCPL-45) 176 7 7 DECISIONS THAT WILL DECIDE YOUR JOY THIS 178 YEAR (WCPL-88) 8 7 MASTER KEYS TO DOUBLING YOUR FINANCES (WCPL-96) 180 9 7 THINGS MY FATHER DID RIGHT (WCPL-99) 183 10 TERRORISM...7 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT 185 EVIL PEOPLE (WCPL-106) 11 7 IMMEDIATE REWARDS OF TITHING (WCPL-108) 187 12 7 MASTER KEYS TO LIVING IN FINANCIAL PEACE 190 (WCPL-117)
13 7 MILESTONES ON THE PATH OF THE PROTÉGÉ (WCPL-130)192 14 7 LAWS THAT CONTROL YOUR SUCCESS (WCPL-142) 195 15 7 MASTER KEYS TO ORGANIZING YOUR WORLD 197 AND SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE (WCPL-150) 16 7 SECRETS TO AN UNCOMMON LIFE (WCPL-157) 200 17 7 STEPS TO BECOMING AN UNCOMMON LEADER 203 (WCPL-166)
18 7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF DURING A CRISIS (WCPL-174) 19 7 INGREDIENTS IN THE PROSPERITY FORMULA (WCPL-175)
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20 7 WAYS EVERY MAN CAN SHOW HONOR TO HIS 212 FAMILY (WCPL-176) 21 7 THINGS THAT MATTER TO A WOMAN (WCPL-186) 214 22 THE 7 HIDDEN LAWS OF BUSINESS (WCPL-198) 216 23 7 DECISIONS THAT DECIDE YOUR WEALTH (WCPL-288) 219 24 7 QUESTIONS EVERY MAN SHOULD ASK HIMSELF 222 (WCPL-223)
25 7 RITUALS OF HONOR THAT GUARANTEE THE FAVOR OF GOD (WCPL-235) 26 THE 7 LAWS OF WEALTH (WCPL-240) 27 WHAT TO DO...WHEN YOUR HOME IS FALLING APART (WCPL-153) 28 7 THINGS I WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY IF I COULD BEGIN MY MINISTRY OVER AGAIN (SOML-08) 29 7 KINDS OF PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS FAIL (WCPL-06) 30 THE LAW OF PROTOCOL AND THE REWARD IT CREATES (WCPL-17) 31 LEARNING THE ART OF CELEBRATION (WCPL-18) 32 UNLOCKING THE LAW OF INCREASE (WCPL-19) 33 7 QUALITIES OF AN UNCOMMON FATHER (WCPL-61) 34 RENAMING YOUR MOMENTS AND CHANGING YOUR WORLD (WCPL-97) 35 7 THINGS THAT TRUE GREATNESS WILL REQUIRE OF YOU (WCPL-131) 36 7 POWERS OF YOUR MIND (WCPL-133) 37 7 HIDDEN SECRETS IN DEVELOPING THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE (WCPL-146) 38 7 LAWS OF SUCCESS THAT YOU MUST NEVER FORGET (WCPL-154) 39 7 SMALL THINGS THAT CREATE GREAT SUCCESS (WCPL-155) 40 THE ENEMY WITHIN YOU (WCPL-156)
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225 227 230 232 234 237 240 243 246 248 252 255 258 261 264 266
41 7 HIDDEN INGREDIENTS IN EVERY MIRACLE (WCPL-161) 269 272 42 7 MISTAKES THAT DESTROY THE BRIDGE OF ACCESS (WCPL-163) 43 7 STEPS IN TAKING LEADERSHIP OVER YOUR 274 PRIVATE WORLD (WCPL-170) 44 7 DECISIONS THAT DETERMINE YOUR PERSONAL 277 SUCCESS (WCPL-173) 45 7 MASTER KEYS TO DEVELOPING YOUR 279 SELF-CONFIDENCE (WCPL-180) 46 7 SMALL CHANGES THAT CREATE BIG REWARDS 281 IN YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE (WCPL-203) 47 7 KEYS TO BECOMING A MAN OF EXCELLENCE (WCPL-227) 284 48 7 THINGS THAT SHOULD MATTER TO A MAN (WCPL-231) 286 288 49 7 FORCES THAT CREATE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER (WCPL-245) 50 7 SURVIVAL SECRETS YOU MUST LEARN (WCPL-250) 291 295 51 7 GREATEST BATTLES EVERY MAN MUST FACE (WCPL-254) 52 7 WAYS TO CREATE SWIFT CHANGE (WCPL-255) 298 53 7 SECRETS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME (WCPL-08) 300 54 7 RELATIONSHIP SECRETS OF ABRAHAM (WCPL-50) 302 A PICTORIAL JOURNEY OF DR. MIKE MURDOCK 304 Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. 1,001 Wisdom Keys of Mike Murdock · ISBN 1-56394-780-3/eB-293 Copyright © 2009 MIKE MURDOCK All publishing rights belong exclusively to Wisdom International Published by The Wisdom Center · 4051 Denton Hwy. · Ft. Worth, TX 76117 Publisher/Editor: Deborah Murdock Johnson 1-817-759-BOOK · 1-817-759-2665 · 1-817-759-0300 You Will Love Our Website..! WisdomOnline.com Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved under International Copyright Law. Contents and/or cover may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any form without the express written consent of the publisher. Accuracy Department: To our Friends and Partners...We welcome any comments on errors or misprints you find in our book...Email our department:
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1E
very Problem Is Always A Wisdom Problem.
2
When Your Heart Decides The
Destination, Your Mind Will Design The Map To Reach It.
What You Respect, You Will
3
Attract.
4
The Secret of Your Future Is
5
Hidden In Your Daily Routine.
Your Rewards In Life Are
Determined By The Kinds of Problems You Are Willing To Solve For Others.
6
What You Make Happen For
7
An Uncommon Seed Always
Others, God Will Make Happen For You.
Creates An Uncommon Harvest. -8-
8T
he Word of God Is The Wisdom of God.
9 10
The Clearer Your Goals,
The Greater Your Faith.
Your Focus Decides Your Feelings.
11 Y
our Self-Portrait Determines Your Self-Conduct.
12
Your Respect For Time Is A Prediction of Your Financial Future.
13 Y
our Decisions Decide Your Wealth.
14
The Instruction You Follow
Determines The Future You Create. -9-
15 G
od’s Only Pain Is To Be Doubted; God’s Only Pleasure Is To Be Believed.
16
Your Goals Choose Your Mentors.
17 Y
our Success Is Decided By What You Are Willing To Ignore.
18 19 20 21
The Atmosphere You Create
Determines The Product You Produce.
The Size of Your Enemy
Determines The Size of Your Rewards.
Your Assignment Is Always The
Problem God Has Designed You To Solve For Others.
What You Are Willing To Walk Away From Determines What God Will Bring To You. - 10 -
22 Y
our Future Is Decided By Who You Choose To Believe.
23 24
Changes Are Always
Proportionate To Your Knowledge.
The Reward of Pain Is
The Willingness To Change.
25 A
nything Permitted Increases.
26
Anything That Keeps
Your Attention Has Become Your Master.
27 Y
our Life Is Whatever You Choose To Remember.
28
When You Want Something
You Have Never Had, You Must Do Something You Have Never Done. - 11 -
29 W
hat You Repeatedly Hear, You Eventually Believe.
30
All Men Fall,
The Great Ones Get Back Up.
31 Y
ou Cannot Correct What You Are Unwilling To Confront.
32
You Will Only Be Remembered In Life For Two Things: The Problems You Solve or The Ones You Create.
33 G
od Never Consults Your Past To Decide Your Future.
34 A
ny Movement Towards Order Creates Pleasure.
35
If You Insist On Taking
Something God Did Not Give You, He Will Take Back Something He Gave You. - 12 -
36 T
he Evidence of God’s Presence Far Outweighs The Proof of His Absence.
37 N
ever Complain About What You Permit.
38
Go Where You Are Celebrated
Instead of Where You Are Tolerated.
39 O
ne Day of Favor Is Worth A Thousand Days of Labor.
40 W
arfare Always Surrounds The Birth of A Miracle.
41 T
he Broken Become Masters At Mending.
42
Prosperity Is Having Enough
Divine Provision To Complete A Divine Instruction. - 13 -
43 O
ne Hour In The Presence of God Will Reveal The Flaws of Your Most Carefully Laid Plans.
44
Anger Is The Birthplace
45
The Willingness To Reach
46
Never Give More Time
For Solutions.
Births The Ability To Change.
To A Critic Than You Would Give To A Friend.
47 A
ccess Is First A Gift, Then A Test, Finally A Reward.
48 49
The Magnetism of Your
Kindness Will Outlast The Memory of Your Genius.
When You Let Go of What
Is In Your Hand, God Will Let Go of What Is In His Hand. - 14 -
50 N
ever Rewrite Your Theology To Accommodate A Tragedy.
51
Crisis Always Occurs At
The Curve of Change.
52 Y
ou Never Outgrow Warfare; You Must Simply Learn To Fight.
53 Y
our Memory Will Enslave You More Than Any Injustice.
54
Your Significance Is Not In
Your Similarity To Another, But In Your Point of Difference From Another.
55 W
hat You Can Tolerate, You Cannot Change.
56
The Seasons of Your Life
Will Change Every Time You Use Your Faith. - 15 -
57 W
hen You Ask God For A Miracle, He Will Always Give You An Instruction.
58
Whatever Is Missing
In Your Life Is Something You Have Not Yet Truly Valued.
59 Y
our Reaction To Greatness Reveals Your Character.
60
Honor Is The Seed
For Longevity, of Life or Relationships.
61 W
ords Are The Seeds For... Feelings.
62 F
riends Create Comfort; Enemies Create Change.
63
Something In Your Hand
Can Create Anything You Want In Your Future. - 16 -
64 D
istrusting The Right Person Creates More Losses Than Trusting The Wrong Person.
65 A
nything Good Is Hated By Everything Evil.
66
An Uncommon Dream Will
67
What Saddens You Is A Clue
Require An Uncommon Mentor.
To What God Has Assigned You To Heal.
68
Every Environment Requires A
69
Greatness Is Not The Absence
70
Code of Conduct For Entering or Remaining In It.
of A Flaw—But The Willingness To Overcome It.
Each Act of Obedience Shortens The Distance To Any Miracle You Are Pursuing. - 17 -
71 Y
our Reaction To The Word of God Is A Picture of Your Respect For God.
72 73
The Problem That Infuriates
You The Most Is The Problem God Has Assigned You To Solve.
False Accusation Is
The Last Stage Before Supernatural Promotion.
74 M
iracles Happen As Quickly As Tragedies.
75 76 77
The Difference Between
Significance And Insignificance Is An Adversary...You Have Chosen To Confront.
When Wrong People Leave
Your Life, Wrong Things Stop Happening.
Seed-Faith Is Sowing
Something You Have Been Given For Something Else You Have Been Promised. - 18 -
78 D
isobedience Is Always More Costly Than Obedience.
79
An Uncommon Enemy Will
80
What You Say Is Not
81 82
Require Uncommon Wisdom.
As Important As What Others Remember.
Never Discuss Your Problem With Someone Incapable of Solving It.
Joy Is The Immediate Reward
For Discerning The Divine Deposit of The Immediate Moment.
83
God Never Responds To Pain,
84
When You Get Involved With
But He Always Responds To Pursuit.
God’s Dream, He Will Get Involved With Your Dream. - 19 -
85 T
he First Evidence of Wisdom Is Order.
86
Confrontation Is The Attempt
To Preserve A Relationship.
87 T
he Wise Never Discuss What They Want Others To Forget.
88 T
he Proof of Love Is The Passion To Pleasure.
89 P
ain Is The Proof of Disorder.
90 D
ebt Is The Proof of Greed.
91 G
iving Is The Only Proof You Have Conquered Greed. - 20 -
Stop Looking At Where You Have Been, And Start Looking At Where You Can Be. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
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f Time Heals, God Is Unnecessary.
93
Loneliness Is Not The Absence
of Affection, But The Absence of Direction.
94 M
oney Is Merely A Reward For Solving Problems.
95 A
ccess Is A Continuous Test.
96 W
hen Fatigue Walks In, Faith Walks Out.
97 P
atience Is The Weapon That Forces Deception To Reveal Itself.
98
Any Step Toward
Self-Sufficiency Is A Step Away From God. - 22 -
99 Y
our Ignorance Is The Most Effective Weapon Satan Possesses.
100
A Tired Mind Rarely
Makes Good Decisions.
101 A
n Uncommon Dream Requires Uncommon Patience.
102
Anything You Do Not Have
Is Stored In Someone Near You, And Love Is The Secret Map To The Treasure.
103 T
he Proof of Mediocrity Is The Resentment of Excellence.
104 C
onduct Permitted Is Conduct Taught.
105 A
Seed of Nothing Always Creates A Season of Nothing. - 23 -
106 M
entorship Is Wisdom Without The Pain.
107 A
n Unconquered Weakness Always Births A Tragedy.
108 A
nger Is Simply Passion Requiring An Appropriate Focus.
109 B
itterness Is Deadlier Than Betrayal.
110
An Uncommon Assignment
111
Gifts Often Reveal The
Attracts An Uncommon Adversary.
Character of Those Who Receive Them.
112 G
iving Is Emptying Your Present To Fill Up Your Future. - 24 -
113 O
bedience Is The Only Thing God Has Ever Required of Man.
114 B
usiness Is Simply Solving A Problem For An Agreed Reward.
115 116
Currents of Favor Begin To
Flow The Moment You Solve A Problem For Someone.
Champions Are Willing To Walk
Away From Something They Desire To Protect Something Else They Love.
117 A
n Uncontested Enemy Will Flourish.
118 G
od Creates Seasons; Discoveries Schedule Them.
119
God Had A Son But He Wanted
A Family; He Sowed His Son To Create His Family. - 25 -
120 G
od Sent His Son, But He Left His Book.
121
Champions Are Willing To Do
Things They Hate To Create Something Else They Love.
122 E
verything God Created Is A Solution To A Problem.
123 E
very Friendship Nurtures A Strength or A Weakness.
124 B
ad Times Bring Good People Together.
125 O
ne Day of Doubt Will Create 365 Days of Pain.
126
God Will Never Ask For
Something You Don’t Have; He Will Always Ask For Something You Want To Keep. - 26 -
127 O
rder Is God’s Only Obsession.
128 129 130
Creativity Is The Search For
Options; Focus Is The Elimination of Them.
If You Don’t Know Where You Belong, You Will Adapt To Where You Are.
Give Another What He Cannot
Find Anywhere Else And He Will Keep Returning.
131 Y
our Endurance Demoralizes Your Adversary.
132 133
Miracles Do Not Go Where They Are Needed; They Go Where They Are Expected.
If What You Hold In Your Hand Is Not Enough To Be Your Harvest, It Must Be Your Seed. - 27 -
134 A
ccess Creates Demands; Demands Create Expectations; Expectations Create Distraction; Distraction Creates Failure.
135 D
ebt Is Emptying Your Future To Fill Up Your Present.
136 137 138
Divine Provision Is Only
Guaranteed At The Place of Your Assignment.
G
od Disguises His Greatest Gifts In The Most Flawed Vessels So Only The Forgiving Discern Them.
Losers Focus On What They Are
Going Through; Champions Focus On What They Are Going To.
139 S
ilence Cannot Be Misquoted.
140
Money Does Not Change You; It Magnifies Whatever You Already Are. - 28 -
141 T
he Holy Spirit Is The Only Person Capable of Being Completely Satisfied With You.
142 D
iligence Is Immediate Attention To An Assigned Task.
143 144 145
Restlessness Is Your Future
Whimpering At Your Feet Begging For Instructions.
God Will Never Authorize A Man
To Marry A Woman Who Refuses To Follow; Nor A Woman To Marry A Man Who Refuses To Lead.
Men Do Not Drown By Falling In The Water; They Drown By Staying There.
146 T
he Purpose of Memory Is To Revisit Pleasure.
147
Nothing Leaves Heaven Until
Something Leaves Earth. - 29 -
148 T
he Holy Spirit Is The Only Person You Are Required To Obey.
149 F
ailure Is Not An Event, But Merely An Opinion.
150
Stop Looking At Where You
151
What You Say Determines
152
Have Been, And Start Looking At Where You Can Be.
What God Becomes Willing To Do For You.
Pain Is Not Your Enemy— Merely The Proof That You Have One.
153 F
lattery Is Speaking Right Words For Wrong Reasons.
154 O
nly A Fool Negotiates With A Giver. - 30 -
155 156
The Person of Jesus Creates
Your Peace; The Principles of Jesus Create Your Prosperity.
Fame Will Birth Pursuit;
Pursuit Will Birth Demands; Demands Will Birth Distractions; Distractions Will Birth Failure.
157 T
he Only Reason Men Fail Is Broken Focus.
158 J
ealousy Is Believing Someone Else Got What You Deserved.
159 160 161
The Waves of Yesterday’s
Disobedience Will Splash On The Shores of Tomorrow For A Season.
The Quality of A Nation Is Revealed By The Quality of The Leader God Permits To Govern Them.
Something You Already Have
Can Create Everything Else You Will Ever Want. - 31 -
162 T
he Presence of God Is The Only Place Where Your Weakness Will Die.
163 F
ocus Creates Blindness.
164
The Pain of Your Past
Will Decide Your Passion For The Future.
165 N
obody Is Ever As They First Appear.
166
Satan Always Attacks Those
Next In Line For A Promotion.
167 T
he Quickest Cure For Ingratitude Is Loss.
168
The Anointing You Respect
Is The Anointing That Increases In Your Life. - 32 -
169 T
he Price God Was Willing To Pay Reveals The Worth of The Product He Saw.
170
Anything Unrecognized Becomes Unrewarded, Anything Unrewarded… Will Exit Your Life.
171 T
he Problem Closest To You Is Your Door Out of Trouble.
172 173 174 175
Parasites View Your Weakness
As A Reason To Leave; Protégés View Your Weakness As A Reason To Stay.
Satan’s Favorite Entry Point
Into Your Life Is Always Through Someone Close To You.
The Ungodly Give Gifts To
Manipulate Decisions; The Godly Give Gifts To Prove Love.
The Difference Between
Seasons Is Simply An Instruction. - 33 -
176 T
he Price of God’s Presence Is Time...In It.
177 I
nformation Births Confidence.
178 179
The Problem You Are Willing
To Solve Determines Who Pursues You.
Parasites Want What You Have
Earned—Protégés Want What You Have Learned.
180 S
truggle Is The Proof That You Have Not Yet Been Conquered.
181 T
hose Without Your Memories Cannot Feel Your Pain.
182 Y
our Seed Always Reveals The True Quality of The Soil. - 34 -
183 T
he Three Rewards In The Jesus Experience Are Forgiveness, A Friend And A Future.
184 I
ntegrity Cannot Be Proven, Only Discerned.
185 186
The Problems You Solve
Determine The Rewards You Receive In Life.
People Often Forget What You
Say; But, They Never Forget How They Felt When You Said It.
187 T
he Goal of An Enemy Is To Stain Your Self-Portrait.
188 T
ime Will Expose What Interrogation Cannot.
189
The Quality of The Soil
Determines The Future of The Seed. - 35 -
Never Complain About What You Permit. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
190 T
he Will of God Is An Attitude, Not A Place.
191 M
ake Your Future So Big Yesterday Disappears.
192 193
The Quality of Your Questions
Will Determine The Quality of Your Discoveries.
Popularity Is When People
Like You; Happiness Is When You Like You.
194 T
rue Friends Have The Same Enemies.
195 196
T o Love Something Is To Find It Desirable; To Respect Something Is To Find It Valuable.
The Quality of Your Seed
Determines The Quality of Your Harvest. - 37 -
197 T
he Workings of God Are Never Proportionate To Your Need of Him, But Proportionate To Your Knowledge of Him.
198 M
ay You Never Have Anything God Is Unwilling To Give.
199 T
he Season For Research Is Not The Season For Marketing.
200 S
omeone In Trouble Is Always Your Door Out of Trouble.
201
Warfare Is The Proof
202
What You Hear Determines
203
Your Enemy Has Discerned Your Future.
What You Become Willing To Change.
The Seed That Leaves Your
Hand Never Leaves Your Life; It Enters Your Future Where It Multiplies. - 38 -
204 T
here Are Two Ways To Increase Wisdom: Mistakes And Mentors.
205 T
ired Eyes Rarely See A Good Future.
206 207
Those Comfortable With Your
Weakness May Become Adversarial Toward Your Assignment.
Someone Is Always Observing You Who Is Capable of Greatly Blessing You.
208 W
hat You Cannot Hate, You Cannot Conquer.
209 210
Whatever You Are Attempting
To Live Without Is Something You Do Not Yet Truly Value.
Tithe Is Not The Payment
of A Debt—But The Acknowledgment of It. - 39 -
211 U
ncommon Obedience Unleashes Uncommon Favor.
212
Never Complain About Your
213
Those Who Ask The Questions
Present If You Are Unwilling To Move Toward Your Future.
Determine The Quality of Every Conversation.
214 S
ubmission Cannot Begin Until Agreement Ends.
215
When Satan Wants
To Destroy You, He Brings A Deceiver In Your Life.
216 W
hen You Can Manage A Day, You Can Manage Your Life.
217
Tithe Is The Proof of Your
Obedience; Offering Is Proof of Your Love. - 40 -
218 W
hat Enters You Determines What Exits You.
219
Nothing Is Ever As Bad
220
Those Who Impart Knowledge
As It First Appears.
Are Also Capable of Imparting Error.
221 T
hat Which Becomes Familiar Becomes Hidden.
222
When You Ask God
For A Promotion, He Will Schedule An Adversary.
223 W
hen You Replay The Past, You Poison The Present.
224
What You Do First Determines What God Does Second. - 41 -
225 W
hat Happens In Your Mind Usually Happens In Time.
226 227
Nothing Will Ever Dominate Your Life Unless It Happens Daily.
Those Who Unlock Your
Compassion Are Those To Whom You Have Been Assigned.
228 T
he Kindest Word Is An Unkind Word Unsaid.
229 W
hen You Delay A Battle, You Delay Your Rewards.
230
Yesterday Is In The Tomb, Tomorrow
Is In The Womb—The Only Place You Will Ever Be Is Today.
231 W
hat You Do Is What You Believe. - 42 -
232 W
hat You Do Daily Determines What You Become Permanently.
233 234 235 236
Package Yourself For Where
You Are Going Instead of Where You Have Been.
What Grieves You Is A Clue
To Something You Were Assigned To Heal.
The Longevity of Every
Relationship Is Decided By The Willingness To Forgive.
When You Discover Your
Assignment, You Will Discover Your Enemy.
237 Y
ou Have No Right To Anything You Have Not Pursued.
238
Whatever You Have Been
Given Is Enough To Create Anything Else You Have Been Promised. - 43 -
239 W
hat You Hear Determines What You Feel.
240 P
eople See What You Are Before They Hear What You Are.
241 W
hat You Hate Reveals What You Were Created To Correct.
242 T
he Proof of Humility Is The Willingness To Reach.
243 W
rong People Birth Sad Seasons, Right People Birth Glad Seasons.
244 Y
our Chosen Focus Is The World You Have Created For Yourself.
245
Whatever You Sow Is Your
Seed; Whatever You Keep Is Your Harvest. - 44 -
246 T
he Battle of Life Is For Your Mind; The Battle of Your Mind Is For Focus.
247 P
rotocol Will Take You Further Than Genius.
248
What You Love The Most Is
A Clue To The Gift You Contain.
249 T
he Proof of Love Is The Passion To Give.
250 Y
our Assignment Will Always Have An Adversary.
251 W
hat You Hear Determines What You Pursue.
252
When God Talks To You About A Seed, He Has A Harvest On His Mind. - 45 -
253 W
hen You Ignore God, You Schedule A Tragedy.
254
Successful Men Do Daily
255
You Are Never Responsible
What Unsuccessful Men Do Occasionally.
For The Pain of Those Who Have Ignored Your Counsel.
256 T
he Proof of Love Is The Obsession To Protect.
257
Your Goals Force Every
258
Mothers Decide What
259
When You Ask God For
Adversary To Reveal Their Opposition To You.
Daughters Remember; Fathers Decide What Sons Believe. A Harvest, He Will Always Ask You For A Seed. - 46 -
260 M
entorship Creates Success Without The Waiting Time.
261
The Atmosphere You Create
Determines The Future of Your Weakness.
262 Y
ou Will Only Remember Something You Teach.
263 T
he Proof of Love Is The Willingness To Change.
264
Your Self-Portrait Determines The Kind of Enemy You Are Willing To Confront.
265 W
here You Are Determines What Dies Within You.
266 W
hen You Open Your Hands, God Will Open His Windows. - 47 -
267 W
here You Are Determines What Grows Within You—Your Weakness or Your Strength.
268 T
he First Step Toward Success Is The Willingness To Listen.
269
You Cannot Be What You
Are Not, But You Can Become It.
270 T
he Proof of Love Is The Willingness To Correct.
271
The Importance of Your
Assignment Is Revealed By The Intensity of Your Adversity.
272 T
he Proof of Love Is The Willingness To Listen.
273
When You Sow What You Have
Been Given, You Will Reap What You Have Been Promised. - 48 -
274 W
here You Are Determines What You Hear; What You Hear Determines What You Believe.
275
The Greatest Success Quality
On Earth Is The Willingness To Become.
276 Y
our Reactions Reveal Who You Really Are.
277 T
he Proof of Loyalty Is The Unwillingness To Betray.
278 Y
our Enemies Decide Your Promotions.
279 Y
our Attitude Determines Your Access.
280
You Can Create With Your Seed
What You Cannot Buy With Your Money. - 49 -
281 T
he Attitude of The Servant Decides The Atmosphere of The Palace.
282 283
The Most Dangerous Person
In Your Life Is The One Who Feeds Your Doubts.
You Will Never Be Promoted
Until You Become Over-Qualified For Your Present Assignment.
284 T
he Proof of Order Is The Absence of Strife.
285 C
risis Is Simply An Invitation To A Miracle.
286 N
ever Gaze At Something That Does Not Belong In Your Future.
287
Your Seed Is A Photograph of Your Faith.
- 50 -
The Proof of Order Is The Absence of Strife. -MIKE MURDOCK
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288 W
here You Are Determines Who Sees You.
289 T
he Proof of Desire Is Pursuit.
290
You Will Only Have Significant
291
The Proofs of Legitimate
Success With Something That Is An Obsession.
Authority Are Provision, Protection And Promotion.
292 H
onor Must Become Your Seed Before You Reap It As A Harvest.
293 D
istrust Destroys Passion.
294
Your Seed Is Anything That
Benefits Another; Your Harvest Is Anything That Benefits You. - 52 -
295 W
orship Is The Correction of Focus.
296
The Pursuit of The Mentor
Reveals The Passion of The Protégé.
297 Y
our Assignment Is Not Your Decision—But Your Discovery.
298 A
ny Exposure of Incompetence Can Birth A Possible Adversary.
299 T
he Right Thing At The Wrong Time Becomes The Wrong Thing.
300 W
here You Are Matters As Much As What You Are.
301
Your Seed Is The Only
Influence You Have Over Your Future. - 53 -
302 Y
our Understanding of God Determines Your Message To Men.
303 304
The Proof of Prosperity Is The
Ability To Lend; The Proof of Impatience Is The Willingness To Borrow.
The Reward of Submission
Is Often Equal To The Reward of Agreement.
305 G
od Gives You A Family To Prepare You For An Enemy.
306 W
hat You Are Will Outlast What Men Say You Are.
307 T
he Proof of Respect Is The Investment of Time.
308 Y
our Tithe Is The Proof of Your Trust. - 54 -
309
Y ou Cannot Have A Great Life Unless You Have A Pure Life; You Cannot Have A Pure Life Unless You Have A
310
Your Belief System Was Chosen
Pure Mind; You Cannot Have A Pure Mind Unless You Wash It Daily With The Word of God.
For Comfort or Change.
311 T
he Secret To Knowing A Man Is To Know His Memories.
312 L
oss Can Be Your First Step Toward Change.
313 W
inners Are Simply ExLosers...Who Got Mad!
314 T
he Reward of Pain Is The Willingness To Listen.
315 T
he Anointing You Sow Into Is The Anointing You Reap From. - 55 -
316 P
arasites Want What Is In Your Hand; Protégés Want What Is In Your Heart.
317 E
very Miracle Begins With A Conversation.
318 T
he Unthankful Are Always The Unhappy.
319
The Only Thing You Will
Ever Need To Know Is What To Do Next.
320 Y
our Future Is Decided By What You Are Willing To Change.
321
Those Who Pursue Greatness
Are Usually Worthy of Pursuit Themselves.
322 Y
ou Will Only Be Remembered For Your Obsession. - 56 -
323 T
he Person of Jesus Prepares You For Eternity; The Principles of Jesus Prepare You For Earth.
324 325
When You Get Involved With God’s Family, He Will Get Involved With Your Family.
Those Who Cannot
Increase You Will Inevitably Decrease You.
326 L
oss Is Usually A Step Toward Discovering God.
327 Y
our Goals Are Opportunities For Friends To Verify Loyalty.
328
Those Who Habitually Disagree
With Your Decisions Eventually Become Capable of Disloyalty.
329 Y
our Faith Decides Your Miracles. - 57 -
330 G
reatness Is Simply Fulfilling Divine Expectations.
331
Those Who Disagree With Your
Goals Will Usually Disagree With Your Decisions.
332 T
hose Who Sin With You Will Eventually Sin Against You.
333 Y
ou Are Never As Far From A Miracle As It First Appears.
334 Y
our Self-Portrait Determines The Abuse You Are Willing To Endure.
335 I
ntolerance of Your Present Schedules Your Future.
336
Ecstasy To A Giver Is
Discovering Someone Qualified To Receive. - 58 -
337 O
rder Is Simply The Accurate Arrangement of Things.
338
An Uncommon Future Requires An Uncommon Mentor.
339 W
hat You Love Will Eventually Reward You.
340 Y
ou Can Only Conquer Something You Hate.
341 T
he Proof of Impatience Is Debt.
342
C hampions Make Decisions That Create The Future They Desire;
343
Anything You Do In An Attempt
Losers Make Decisions That Create The Present They Desire. To Please God Will Not Go Unrewarded. - 59 -
344 Y
our Reaction To A Man of God Determines God’s Reaction To You.
345
God Will Never Advance New
Instructions Beyond Your Last Act of Disobedience.
346 T
hose Who Lie For You Will Eventually Lie Against You.
347
When God Wants To Bless You,
He Brings A Person Into Your Life.
348 Y
our Pain Decides Your Goals.
349
Your Memory Replays Your
350
You Will Believe Somebody, So
Past; Your Imagination Preplays Your Future.
Why Not Believe Somebody Good? - 60 -
351 A
n Uncommon Future Will Require Uncommon Preparation.
352
Your Reaction To An
353
Those Who Do Not Respect
354 355
Instruction Determines The Access You Receive.
Your Time Will Not Respect Your Wisdom Either.
When God Wants To Protect
You, He Removes A Person From Your Life.
Your Unwillingness To Submit
Removes You From The Umbrella of Divine Protection.
356 T
hose Without Your Pain Rarely Understand Your Goals.
357 A
n Uncommon Dream Requires Uncommon Faith. - 61 -
358 W
hat You Celebrate, You Will Remember.
359 360
The Most Important Person In
Your Life Is The Person Who Unlocks Your Faith.
Those Who Disrespect Your
Assignment Are Unqualified For Access.
361 W
hen You Agree With A Rebel, You Reap His Same Consequences.
362 Y
our Experiences Decide Your Persuasions.
363 364
Y our Reaction To Someone In Trouble Determines God’s Reaction To You...When You Get In Trouble.
What You Can Walk Away From You Have Mastered; What You Cannot Walk Away From Has Mastered You. - 62 -
365 A
nything Broken Can Be Repaired; Anything Closed Can Be Opened; Anything Lost Can Be Recovered.
366
Wisdom Is...The Ability To
Recognize Difference...In Environments, Moments And People.
367 H
onor Is...The Willingness To Reward Difference.
368 T
he Difference In Seasons Is Who Enjoys You.
369 T
hose Willing To Wait Often Become The Qualified To Receive.
370 T
he Young Trust. The Wise Test.
371 Y
our Present Harvest Is A Picture of Your Seed-Life. - 63 -
372 T
he World of Trust Is The World of Peace.
373 T
he Size of The Key Is Not The Size of The Treasure.
374
T he Only Person Who Can Guarantee Your Promotion Is
375
Some Look...For The Path,
The One Whose Instructions You Honor. Some Create...The Path.
376 T
he Uncaring Are Often Adversaries To The Caring.
377
The Willingness To Wait
Often Exposes The Unwillingness To Reach.
378 Y
our Seed Is A Conversation With God. - 64 -
379 W
hatever You Keep Looking For...You Will Eventually Find.
380
Unasked Questions Are Rarely
Answered.
381 Y
our Questions Introduce You To Solutions.
382 S
ilent Loyalty Is Disloyalty.
383 Y
our Decisions Are Deciding Your Seasons.
384
Your Longevity Is Determined By What You Are Willing To Overcome.
385 E
very Decision Reveals Your Faith...or Your Doubt. - 65 -
Your Endurance Is Determined By What You Are Willing To Overcome. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
386 T
he Proof of Disorder Is Strife.
387 D
isloyalty Is The Seed For Loss.
388 T
he Voice of Disobedience Attracts The Disobedient.
389
One Sinner With A Goal Has
More Impact On The Earth Than 100 Christians Without Goals.
390 Y
our Potential Is Not Your Destiny.
391 A
sking Is The Proof of Humility.
392
An Instruction From God
Is Always An Invitation To A Miracle. - 67 -
393 T
he Hidden Weapon Is The Most Dangerous.
394 P
assion Is Simply What You Are Unwilling To Live Without.
395 W
ords Are Pictures...Rarely Forgotten.
396 E
very Battle Requires Weapons.
397 U
ncommon Battles Will Require Uncommon Strength.
398 I
f There Is Any Dumb In You... An Instruction Will Expose It.
399
If You Keep What You
Presently Have, That Is The Most It Will Ever Be. - 68 -
400 T
he Atmosphere You Create Determines The Healing You Unleash.
401 T
rue Servants Are Never Denied The Palace.
402 T
he Sounds You Hear Decide The Feelings You Experience.
403 F
aith Is The Seed That Attracts Divine Presence.
404 T
he Divine Explanation For Pain Is Disobedience.
405 406
What You Are Doing Is
Deciding What You Are Experiencing.
Your Reaction To An
Instruction Always Decides Your Future. - 69 -
407 T
he Obedient Always Receive Answers.
408 I
nstant Obedience Is The Seed For Instant Favor.
409 F
aith Is The Only Voice God Respects.
410 T
he Problem You Solve Decides Your Salary.
411 P
roblem People Come In Pairs.
412 W
ords Choose What You Experience.
413
Expectation Is The Only Magnet That Attracts The Miracle Provision God Has Promised. - 70 -
414 S
ubmission Without A Reward Is A Mistake.
415
Ninety Percent of Life-Pain
416
Your Reaction To The Family
Comes From Misplaced Trust.
of God Determines God’s Reaction To You.
417 R
eaching Is The Seed For Receiving.
418 A
greement Is The Seed For Acceptance.
419 Y
our Focus Will Decide What Is Multiplied In Your Life.
420 E
vil Always Enters Smiling.
- 71 -
421 Q
uestions Host Answers On The Earth; Answers Only Respond To Questions.
422 L
oss Is Proof A Thief Entered Your Life.
423 R
est Is An Investment In Tomorrow.
424 T
he Real Proof of Loyalty Is The Willingness To Expose Disloyalty.
425 Y
our Life Is Whatever You Permit Your Mind To Magnify.
426 D
ialogue Reveals What Intuition Cannot.
427
The Reward of The Stupid
Is That They Make You Feel Like God. - 72 -
428 T
he Proof of Humility Is The Willingness To Listen.
429 Y
ou Can Only Be Promoted By The Person You Serve.
430
The Quality of Your
Servanthood Decides The Timing of Your Promotion.
431 E
ven Kings Are Controlled By Information.
432 S
ervants Decide What Kings Believe.
433
Y our Excellence In Servanthood Will Decide Where You Are
Invited To Serve.
434 T
he Beauty of Evil Is What Deceives Us. - 73 -
435 T
he Feeling You Desire Is Usually One Decision Away.
436
Your Mouth…Is Often A Picture of Your Heart.
437 U
nconfessed Sin Is Unforgiven Sin.
438 W
ords Believed...Decide Dreams Achieved.
439
You Live In An Adversarial Environment…Whether You Discern It or Not.
440 T
he Most Effective Weapon of An Enemy Is Surprise.
441 T
he Quality of Your Work Is The Seed For The Quality of Your Life. - 74 -
442 E
very Garden Has A Snake.
443
People Rarely Discuss The
Things That Trouble Them Most.
444 T
ruth Unpursued Is Truth Undiscovered.
445 A
s Long As God Exists, You Are Capable of Change.
446
What Happens In Your Mind
Decides What Happens In Your World.
447 Y
our Focus Is The Master You Have Chosen For Yourself.
448 Y
our Energy Is Your Seed For The Future You Desire. - 75 -
449 R
ejection of Truth Is The Magnet For Error.
450 R
ejection of Your Assignment Is An Invitation To Demonic Entry.
451 D
elegation Is The Golden Key To Uncommon Productivity.
452
When You Justify Your
Conduct, You Lose Your Ability To Change It.
453 T
he Reward of Humility Is The Ability To Change.
454 C
onfusion Is The Consequence of Rejected Truth.
455
Wrong Always Feels Inferior To Right, Hence Its Relentless Resentment. - 76 -
456 D
iscovery Creates Energy.
457 Y
our Dominant Gift Is Whatever You Find Easiest To Do.
458
Similarity Creates Comfort, But Your Difference Creates Your Reward.
459 G
reat Thoughts Die… In Wrong Places.
460 O
nly Crisis Can Summon Greatness.
461
Your Money Is Hidden In
Whatever Is Most Important To You.
462 N
ever Use One Weapon.
- 77 -
463 A
Problem World Is A Champion’s Paradise.
464 M
entorship Is The Impartation of Wisdom…To Another.
465 Y
our Attitude Will Affect Your Ability.
466 467
The Most Dangerous Day In
The Life of A Protégé…Is When The Mentor Stops Confronting.
When God Wants To Promote
You...He Brings A Mentor Into Your Life.
468 M
isplaced Trust Is A Trap.
469 B
eware The Man Who Can Only Learn From The Dead. - 78 -
470 Y
our Decisions Reveal Your Fear.
471 W
hat You Keep Seeing, You Often Stop Seeing.
472 C
ontinuous Access Is Proof of Respect.
473
Every Moment Contains A
474
The Mentality of A Warrior
Different Reward From God… Requiring The Discerning of It.
Is The Seed For Uncommon Success.
475 T
he Holy Spirit Is The Only Cure For Disorder.
476
An Uncommon Seed
Is Simply One That Requires Uncommon Faith. - 79 -
477 Y
our Words Are The First Step...In Moving Disorder Toward Order.
478 C
orrection Is The Seed For Excellence.
479
T he Earth Is A Deceiver’s Paradise...Where Information Is Seldom Pure.
480
Discerning The Difference In
Moments...Is Your Responsibility.
481 Y
our Reactions Decide What Happens Next.
482
Prosperity Was The Focus of God’s First Conversation With Man.
483 D
istrust Is Sometimes The Divine Seed For Your Safety. - 80 -
Your Memory Replays Your Past; Your Imagination Preplays Your Future. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
484 T
he Absence of Favor Is The Proof You Do Not Belong.
485
Healing Is Divine
Responsibility; Health Is Human Responsibility.
486 R
ight Is More Rewarding Than Relationship.
487 R
ight Rules Wrong.
488
Abortion Is A Satanic Strategy
To Stop The Entry of An Unborn Champion Into A Generation.
489 N
othing Changes Until Your Conversations Change.
490 E
very Seed Requires An Assignment. - 82 -
491 Y
our Personality Explains Your Calling.
492
D oubt Is The Thief That Robs God of Every Opportunity To Prove His Giving Nature.
493 M
ovement Is The Proof of Life.
494 F
avor Is The Currency For Money.
495 R
eactions Tell A Story...The Wise Never Forget.
496 Y
our Mind Is Your Greatest Investment.
497 H
umility Is The Seed For Promotion. - 83 -
498 S
trife Is The Proof Somebody Does Not Belong.
499 A
ccess Is The Opportunity For Agreement.
500 S
omeone In Your Life Is Seeing Something You Are Not Seeing.
501 A
ccess Is Proof of Favor.
502 A
ttitude Affects Access.
503 N
ever Stay Where There Is An Absence of Favor.
504
Drink Deeply From The Present
Moment; It Took You A Long Time To Get Here. - 84 -
505 T
he Path of Favor Is The Will of God.
506 A
daptation Increases Favor.
507
Wisdom Discerns The Difference
In Moments; Honor Celebrates The Difference In Moments; Love Deposits Its Difference In Moments.
508 I
n The World of Deception, Knowledge Is An Enemy.
509 Y
our Mind Is The Factory For Feelings.
510
Those Unwilling To Seek...Are
Unpersuaded of Their Need.
511 F
ools Use Tanks To Kill Mosquitoes. - 85 -
512 T
he Anointing That Excites You May Infuriate Another.
513 514
Disorder Makes Accurate
Discerning Impossible.
The Person Most Qualified For
Leadership Is The One Who Cares The Most.
515
Predictable Pain Is More
516
The Passion of The People
Addictive Than An Unpredictable Future.
Affects The Presentation of A Speaker.
517 P
roblems Are Invitations To Significance.
518 M
oney Is Waiting For You...At The Place of Your Assignment. - 86 -
519 W
ords Birth Divine Reactions.
520 521 522
Stop Doing What You Can Do...And Start Doing What Others Cannot Do.
Trust Those You Think You
Can...Before You Trust Those You Know You Cannot.
When You Ask For Financial
Assistance, The Giver Is Authorized To Require Accountability From You For It.
523 W
rong People Are Life-Experiences.
524
Stress Is The Proof You Are
525
Never Expect God To Respect
Attempting Something God Did Not Command. Your Prayers When You Have Ignored His Instructions. - 87 -
526 Y
our Future Is Determined By Who Sees You.
527
The Willingness To Become Is A
Prediction To Your Success.
528 N
ever Stay In An Environment That Magnifies Your Weakness.
529 Y
our Feelings Are Not Your Life.
530 H
ospitality Is A Ministry of Comfort.
531 D
isappointment Is A Conversation About Your Future.
532 T
ithing Is The Seed For Expectation. - 88 -
533 G
od Hides Extraordinary Secrets In Ordinary Moments.
534 P
resentation Decides Desire.
535
Those Comfortable With Your
Weakness Are Making It Easier For You To Fail.
536 G
reatness Always Forces Smallness To React.
537 A
Life of No Regrets Is A Life Without Discoveries.
538
Every Friendship Feeds Your
539
Everything You Possess Is
Future…or Your Weakness.
A Seed For Something You Potentially Desire. - 89 -
540 E
very Friendship Increases Your Successes…or Your Failures.
541 E
very Friendship Multiplies Your Faith…or Your Doubts.
542 E
very Friendship Is Divine…or Demonic.
543 E
very Friendship Makes Deposits…or Withdrawals.
544 E
very Friendship Empowers You…or Distracts You.
545 E
very Friendship Corrects…or Corrupts.
546
Every Seed Produces
A Harvest…Good, Bad or Nothing. - 90 -
547 H
ospitality Is The Celebration of Another.
548 549
Discomfort Always Contains
Hidden Knowledge.
Never Travel With Someone Who Doesn’t Want To Arrive.
550 E
verybody Knows Something You Do Not Yet Know.
551 E
verybody Sees Something You Do Not Yet See.
552 D
eception Is Disloyalty.
553 F
rugality Is The Seed For Instant Increase. - 91 -
554 W
hat You Stop Seeing, You Stop Desiring.
555
Everything You See Was Created By Something You Do Not See.
556 S
mall Actions Can Convey Great Honor.
557 E
xcellence Unadmired...Is Inevitably Resented.
558
Everything Created Contains
559
When You Are Assigned To
The Responsibility To Rule… or Serve.
Someone, Their Goals Become Your Goals.
560 H
onor Is The Seed For Access. - 92 -
561 D
eath For The Believer Is Simply The End of Pain.
562 Y
our Passion Decides What You Deserve.
563 W
hat You Pursue Determines What You Qualify To Receive.
564 W
aiting On God Is Proof of Trust.
565 W
aiting Time Is Not Always Wasted Time.
566 T
he Difference In Seasons Can Be...A Single Thought.
567 F
orgiveness Is The Seed For Restoration. - 93 -
568 M
oney Is A Reward, Not A Miracle.
569 D
isorder Births Pain.
570
Pain Births...Distrust;
Distrust Births...Unrest; Unrest Births...Ideas.
571 M
entorship Is Wisdom Through The Pain of Another.
572 W
rong People Never Leave Voluntarily.
573 M
entorship Is Success Without The Pain of Experimentation.
574 C
onfession Is The Seed For Mercy. - 94 -
575 T
he Proof of Love Is The Willingness To Invest Time.
576
Holy Hatred Births
Holy Energy.
577 M
aturity Is The Ability To Delay Gratification.
578
Busyness Is Often A
Subconscious Escape From A Disappointment.
579 E
very Sin Is A Sin of Dishonor.
580
Appreciation Is The Gift of The
581
Servanthood Is The Seed
Receiver...Back To The Giver.
For Recognition. - 95 -
When God Talks To You About A Seed, He Has A Harvest On His Mind. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
582 R
ecognition of Greatness Guarantees Access To It.
583 D
isinterest Is The Signal To Exit.
584 P
roblems Are Invitations To Change.
585 Y
our Decisions Decide Changes.
586 E
verything Good Requires Qualification.
587 D
esire Is A Tyrant...To Be Conquered.
588 P
resentation Is The Seed For Acceptance. - 97 -
589 S
top Discussing…What You Want To Die.
590 Y
our Decisions Decide Your Peace.
591 Y
our Decisions Decide Your Health.
592 Y
our Decisions Decide Your Joy.
593 Y
our Goals Choose Who Enjoys You.
594 F
riendships Decide Which Part of You Grows.
595
When You Are Unable To
Control Your Environment... Control Your Focus. - 98 -
596 W
ords Are The Seeds For...Persuasion.
597
Words Are The Seeds For...Change.
598 W
ords Are The Seeds For...Healing.
599 W
ords Are The Seeds For...Restoration.
600 W
ords Are The Seeds For...Miracles.
601 W
ords Are The Seeds For...Unity.
602
Expectation Is The Seed Every Harvest Obeys. - 99 -
603 R
epentance Is The Seed For Joy.
604 S
ubmission Is The Willingness To Accept Government.
605 S
ubmission Reveals Trust, Fear or Honor.
606 W
hat You Finish Is More Important Than What You Begin.
607 S
ubmission Is The Transference of Responsibility...To Another.
608 R
eaching Is The Proof of Trust.
609 S
criptural Submission Is The Seed For Your Safety. - 100 -
610 E
very Season Contains A Reward…Hidden or Known.
611
Divine Words Demoralize
Demonic Adversaries.
612 Y
our Victories Are Hidden In The Mistakes of Your Enemy.
613 E
very Place Contains Memories...For Someone.
614 P
atience Is The Ability To Outwait Your Adversary.
615 M
iracles Are Simply Rewards For Obedience.
616
Adaptation Is The Seed For Acceptance. - 101 -
617 E
very Conversation Gives Birth…To Something; Perception, Change, Doubt or Faith.
618
Peace Is Not The Absence of Conflict; It Is The Absence of Inner Conflict.
619 Y
our Words Are Deciding Your Future.
620 P
resentation Is The Seed For Persuasion.
621 Y
our Faith Decides Your Experiences.
622 E
xcellence Is...An Investment In Favor.
623 B
attle Is The Seed For Territorial Authority. - 102 -
624 W
hat You Keep Hearing You Eventually Understand.
625
What You Keep Hearing
Becomes Your Persuasion.
626 N
ever Breathe Life Into Something God Is Killing.
627 E
very Moment Is The Arrival of A Gift.
628 Y
our Comfort Is Decided By Who You Are Willing To Train.
629 C
elebration Reveals What You Treasure.
630 K
nowledge Is The Seed For Change. - 103 -
631 N
ever Confide In The Disinterested.
632 F
ailure Is The Seed For Humility.
633 H
umility Births A Willingness To Listen To Others.
634 T
he Gift of Choice Is More Powerful Than The Gift of Love.
635 F
ailure Starts...When You Stop.
636 Y
our Level of Wisdom Determines Your Level of Joy.
637 E
xpectation Is Proof of Faith.
- 104 -
638 F
ailure Is Simply The Decision To Quit.
639
Failure Is Simply An
Experience...Not A Conclusion.
640 D
isinterest Is The Seed For Loss.
641 T
he Greatness of A Goal Does Not Guarantee Its Achievement.
642
Protocol Is The Expected
Behavior That Communicates Honor And Importance In An Environment.
643 C
elebration Decides What You Remember.
644 S
ervanthood Is The Seed For Impartation. - 105 -
645 C
elebration Is The Proof of Honor.
646 I
ncrease Is The Divine Reward For Honoring A Divine Law.
647 E
very Tragedy Begins With A Conversation.
648 E
verything On Earth Has A Different Value.
649 T
he Difference In Seasons Is Who You Have Chosen To Trust.
650 F
athers Decide What Children Think About Themselves.
651
Excellence Is The Seed For Increase.
- 106 -
652 I
f Your Presence Makes A Difference, Your Absence Will Make A Difference.
653
Something You Are Doing...Is
Deciding What You Are Feeling.
654 W
hen You Solve A Problem, You Schedule A Reward.
655
Something You Are Doing… Is Deciding What You Are Experiencing.
656 E
very Moment Contains A Mystery…Created or Discerned.
657 G
od Often Hides Your Future In Moments of Pain.
658 T
rust Is The Life-Factory For Peace. - 107 -
659 S
omething You Are Doing Every Day...Is What Your Children Will Remember...The Rest of Their Life.
660
Peacemakers Do Not
Necessarily Fear Confrontation— They Fear Loss.
661 L
oss Is Just One Grade In The School of Success.
662
Every Relationship Takes You Toward Your Dreams or Away From Them.
663 Y
our Decisions Decide Your Stress.
664 A
ny Step Toward Right…Is A Step Toward Greatness.
665 E
xcellence Is The Seed For Continual Access. - 108 -
666 S
uccess Is Always A Personal Opinion.
667
No Trustworthy Man Will Trivialize His Debt.
668 E
xcellence Is The Bridge To An Uncommon Future.
669 S
uccess Is An Opinion…Easily Changed.
670 S
omething Very Small Is Deciding Your Daily Joy.
671 D
oubt Stops A Divine Future.
672 N
ow Is The Seed For Next.
- 109 -
673 S
omething Within You May Be Deadlier Than Anything Around You.
674 A
n Uncommon Life Will Require Uncommon Mentorship.
675
An Uncommon Life Is Decided By What You Are Willing To Overcome.
676 A
ccess Creates Opportunity.
677 W
hoever You Trust Controls Your Future.
678 Y
our Decisions Are Deciding Your Experiences.
679
If God Is Holding Your Seed, Today Is The Poorest You Will Ever Be. - 110 -
Failure Is Not An Event, But Merely An Opinion. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
680 S
uccess Is The Reward For Making Good Decisions.
681 Q
uestions Schedule Events On The Earth.
682
Every Crisis Can Be Dismantled
683
If You Cannot Be Trusted With
With The Right Questions.
An Instruction, You Will Not Be Trusted With Your Future.
684 A
ccusation Shows Desperation.
685 O
pportunity Is An Invitation To An Experience.
686 S
mall Seeds Create Forests.
- 112 -
687 T
he Difference In Men Is The Kind of Woman They Want To Impress.
688 689
What Peter Did Not Become Walking Beside Jesus For 3½ Years, He Became In One Day When The Holy Spirit Came.
The Person With The Most
Questions Will Always Know The Most Answers.
690 T
he Proof of Humility Is The Willingness To Ask Questions.
691
Your Reaction To An
Opportunity Reveals Your Perception of Need.
692 E
verything Has A Different Value…To Different People.
693
Requiring Accountability
Guarantees Divine Favor And Reward. - 113 -
694 Y
ou Can Only Reproduce... What You Are.
695 Y
our Endurance Guarantees Your Victory.
696 L
ife Is The Battleground For Warriors.
697
Your Future Stops With The
698
Opportunity Is The Only Gift
Person You Have Permitted To Stop You.
You Need To Create An Uncommon Life.
699 E
very Radical Change Is One Decision Away.
700 E
xcellence Is The Seed For Eventual Honor. - 114 -
701 Y
our Home Is The Garden Where You Grow Your Future.
702 Y
our Words Can Be Carriers of Divine Presence.
703 A
nything Unspoken Is Unheard.
704
The Future of Every Man Is
Determined By The Woman He Trusts.
705
Someone You Are Trusting...
706
B itterness Is An Internal Enemy...1,000 Times Deadlier
707
God Is In Continuous Search
Is Trusting Someone Else You Would Not.
Than Any Injustice You Have Experienced. For Someone Qualified To Receive. - 115 -
708 T
he Product of Knowledge Is Persuasion; The Product of Persuasion Is Boldness.
709 Y
ou Cannot Give Away...What You Have Not Yet Received.
710
The Command To Rest Is As
Necessary As The Command To Work.
711
Atheists Want Us To Prove That
712
If You Cannot Be Trusted With
713
Your Reaction To The Word of
714
God Exists But Refuse To Prove That He Does Not.
An Instruction, You Cannot Be Trusted.
God Determines God’s Reaction To Your Children.
Every Seed Is Powerless Until It Enters Into An Agreement With Soil. - 116 -
715 C
hoice Is The Divine Paintbrush God Gives Every Man To Design His Own World.
716
The Best Way To Distract A
Man With A Goal Is To Give Him Another One.
717 S
mall Beginnings Often Have Great Endings.
718
Any God-Given Dream Will Require God To Achieve It.
719 C
onfusion Is The Proof of Rejected Truth.
720
Y our Conscience Is The Invisible Referee Within You
Discomforting You When You Break A Divine Law.
721 S
top Looking At Your Needs And Inventory Your Seeds. - 117 -
722 C
ontentment Is The Instant Reward For Gratitude.
723
The Difference Between The
Wise And A Fool...Is Easily Discerned By Their Reaction To Correction.
724 E
very Enemy Has A Weakness That Passion Can Discern.
725 C
ovetousness Is Envying What You Are Unwilling To Earn.
726
God Has Never Stopped
Creating; He Simply Rested On The Seventh Day.
727 S
ilence Hides Pain.
728
Stripping Expectation From
Your Seed Is Theft of The Only Pleasure God Knows…Trust. - 118 -
729 D
elegation Is Permitting Others To Create A Success-Experience For Themselves.
730
Dependability Is Knowing That The First Instruction Will Never Require Repeating.
731 Y
our Present Focus Is Creating Your Present Feelings.
732 T
he Cost of Discipleship Is The Same For Everyone…Everything.
733 D
istractions Require Permission.
734 W
hat You See Determines What You Are Willing To Change.
735 C
onfrontation Is The Seed For Change. - 119 -
736 G
od’s Mind Is Keener Than Yours; His Memory Is Longer Than Yours; His Shoulders Are Bigger Than Yours.
737
Debt Is Birthed When You Want
To Spend Money Before You Earn It.
738 E
nvy Is Wanting What Another Earned.
739 W
hat You Do Reveals What You Are.
740 Y
our Mouth Is Your Deliverer.
741
Your Courage Is Revealed In
How Swiftly You Remove A Wrong Person From Your Life.
742 Q
uestions Are The Seeds For Wisdom. - 120 -
743 T
he Divine Purpose For Authority Is Order.
744
The Reward of Love Is The
Absence of Fear.
745 I
f You Never Saw God’s Wrath, Could You Believe In His Love?
746
What A Financial Deliverer Begins—A Financial Mentor Completes.
747 W
hen You Open Your Mouth, I Know Your IQ.
748
Forgiveness Must Become Your Seed Before You Reap It As A Harvest.
749 L
istening Is The Seed For Learning. - 121 -
750 T
he Difference Between Servanthood And Slavery Is Choice.
751 E
very Letter You Read Is An Opportunity To Understand.
752 W
hat God Creates...Reveals What He Needs.
753 T
he Instant Cure For Guilt Is Confession.
754
When You Announce That You Are A Victim, You Have Announced Another As A Champion.
755 G
od Made Places Before He Made People.
756
Endurance Is The Seed For Credibility. - 122 -
757 Y
our Wisdom Is Revealed In How Swiftly You Discern A Wrong Person In Your Life.
758
Your Home Should Be Your
759
Your Reaction To Your Parents
760
Nest Without Thorns.
Determines God’s Reaction To You.
The Deadliest Relationship In
Your Life Is The Person Who Destroys Your Hope.
761 A
dversity Attracts...True Friends.
762
Recognition of Your Worth
Creates Confidence—Recognition of Your Weakness Creates Humility.
763 A
nything God Touches…Multiplies. - 123 -
764 A
lways Stay Long Enough In The Secret Place…To Create A Memory.
765
Hypocrisy Is Requiring From
Another…What You Are Unwilling To Give Yourself.
766 T
he Non-Reacher Rarely Admires The Reacher.
767 S
omething Big Today May Be Small Tomorrow.
768
Your Adversity Is Always
Proportionate To Your Potential Influence.
769 S
uccess Is A Continuous Collection of Experiences.
770 I
ntegrity Is The Seed For Trust.
- 124 -
771 T
he Non-Seeker Considers Reaching A Weakness.
772
Enemies Are The Seeds For Recognition.
773 J
oy Is The Fragrance of Obedience.
774
You Will Never Respect
Someone You Are Capable of Deceiving.
775 J
oy Is The Fruit of Order.
776 H
ope Is A Feeling...Not A Prediction.
777 T
hankfulness Is The Seed For Joy. - 125 -
God’s Only Pain Is To Be Doubted; God’s Only Pleasure Is To Be Believed. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
778 L
eadership Is The Ability To Influence The Decisions of Others.
779 E
very Letter You Write Is An Opportunity To Heal.
780 781
Life Is A Collection of
Decisions…That Decide The Joy You Experience.
E very Man Has A King And A Fool Within Him...The One Addressed Is The One Who Responds.
782 W
hat You Think About The Longest…Becomes The Strongest In You.
783 784
Those Who Embrace Your
Adversary Have Exposed Themselves As Your Judas.
Those Who Resent Your
Influence Will Cooperate With Your Downfall. - 127 -
785 P
resence...Is A Ministry.
786
Say Only What You Want
Another To Remember.
787 S
ilence Is Almost Always Misinterpreted.
788 T
he Proof of Love Is The Willingness To Train.
789 I
ntegrity Is The Seed For Self-Confidence.
790 L
aziness Is Silent Defiance.
791
Confrontation Is The Seed
For Change, Usually With Consequences. - 128 -
792 A
Plan Is A Written Map To Your Future.
793
Poverty Is The Consequence of
Broken Laws.
794 A
dversity Identifies The Unnecessary.
795
Secrecy Is Hiding What Should
Be Revealed; Discretion Is Hiding What Should Be Concealed.
796 W
hen You Keep Doing Right Things, Right People Enter Your Life.
797 T
he Proof of Humility Is The Pursuit of Change.
798 P
ain Is The Seed For Ideas.
- 129 -
799 P
rotection Is Increased Through Partnership.
800
You Have Already Been In Your
801
T he First Time Christ Came He Was The Defendant; The Second
Past; You Did Not Like It or You Would Have Stayed There.
Time Christ Comes He Will Be The Judge.
802 R
eaders Are…Reachers.
803 C
orrection Upward Is Rebellion.
804
Reconciliation Is Not The
Forgetting of An Offense But The Forgiveness of It.
805 S
ervanthood Increases Comfort With Greatness. - 130 -
806 G
od’s Covenant To Punish Evil Is As Powerful As His Covenant To Reward Righteousness.
807 T
he Proof of Repentance Is Restitution.
808
W hat You Respect Will Move Toward You; What You Do Not Respect Will Move Away From You.
809 S
uffering...Is The Seed For Rulership.
810
An Instruction Is The Swiftest Way To Expose Rebellion.
811 F
orgiveness Is Permitting God To Penalize Others.
812 A
daptation Is The Seed For Longevity. - 131 -
813 W
hat God Does…Reveals What He Is.
814
Satan Resents…Everything God Loves.
815 Y
our Goals Expose Who You Should Ignore.
816
Those Who Possess A Servant’s
Mouth Do Not Necessarily Possess A Servant’s Heart.
817 Y
our Goals Identify What You Should Stop Doing.
818 Y
our Mind…Is Your World.
819 G
ratitude Is The Seed That Guarantees…More. - 132 -
820 T
he First Coming of Jesus Was For Our Preparation; His Second Coming Is For Our Promotion.
821 822
When God Wants To Energize
You, He Brings A Protégé Into Your Life.
You Will Never Really Know
Anyone Until You Hire Them... Fire Them...Marry Them...or Tell Them “No.”
823 Y
our Goals...Choose Whose Voice Matters Most.
824 C
onfusion Is The Proof A Deceiver Is Present.
825 A
Song Is A Corridor Into The Presence of God.
826
Silence Is Often The Seed For Peace.
- 133 -
827 Y
ou Cannot Always Prevent A Tragedy From Occurring Around You; But You Can Always Prevent One From Occurring Within You.
828 A C
onfidant Can Schedule Your Failure.
829 U
ncommon Pain Often Creates Uncommon Achievement.
830 T
he Enemy of Truth Is Confusion.
831 T
he Word of God Produces The Energy of God In You.
832
I f You Have More Than You Can Organize, Prioritize or
Supervise, You May Have More Than God Intended.
833 C
onversation Is The Seed For Understanding. - 134 -
834 S
uccess Is The Fragrance of Joy When A Goal Has Been Achieved.
835
Your Life Will Always Move In The Direction of Your Most Dominant Thought.
836 Y
ou Never Receive A Miracle Until You Need One.
837
Opportunity Is The Only
Obligation God Has To Man.
838 S
atan’s Greatest Failure Was The Crucifixion of Christ.
839 Y
ou Will Never Reach The Palace…Talking Like A Peasant.
840 W
orship Is The Seed For Contentment. - 135 -
841 Y
our Mind Is The Dark Room Where Your Self-Portrait Is Developed.
842
Trouble Is Not A Tragedy To
Escape; But Rather A School To Learn.
843 T
rust God; Love Men.
844 P
rayerlessness Is The Proof of Arrogance.
845
Unity Is Not The Blindness of
Difference But The Celebration of Difference.
846 T
he Proof of A Victorious Life Is…Joy.
847 R
est Is…The Seed For Hope.
- 136 -
848 T
he Proof of Integrity Is...A Kept Vow.
849 850
Your Best Friend Loves You The Way You Are; Your Mentor Loves You Too Much To Leave You That Way.
Wealth Is When You Have A Lot of Something You Love.
851 Y
ou Can Only Help Someone Who Has Chosen To Trust You.
852 Z
eal Without Protocol Is Chaos.
853
Y our Willingness To Follow An Instruction Determines Your Value To Others, The Responsibilities You Receive And The Promotions You Are Given.
854 R
eaching Is A Strength Not A Weakness.
- 137 -
855 A
Man Does Not Marry A Woman For The Way She Looks, But For How He Feels…In Her Presence.
856 A
Seed Is Anything That Can Become More.
857 A
dversity Reveals…Your Difference.
858 Y
our Mind Is A Garden That Requires Constant Attention.
859
An Enemy Can Give You In A
860
Never Give Your Heart Away;
Day What A Friend Cannot Give You In A Lifetime.
Give People An Opportunity To Know It.
861 E
xcellence Is The Seed For Credibility. - 138 -
862 S
elf-Confidence Is Faith In Your Difference.
863 A
n Unconfronted Enemy Will Control Your Future.
864 A
nger Is The Seed For Change.
865 W
hat Keeps You Excited Keeps You Creative.
866 867
Any Move Toward Right
Creates Opposition From Something Wrong.
Any Movement Towards Order
Exposes What Does Not Belong In Your Life.
868 H
onoring Parents Guarantees Generational Favor. - 139 -
869 T
hose Who Can Be Bought…Can Be Bought By Another.
870 A
nything Inspected Improves— Anything Ignored Deteriorates.
871 T
he Focus of God Becomes The Focus of Satan.
872
Anything That Robs You of
Divine Presence Has Robbed You of Divine Rewards.
873 S
ilence Is Permission.
874
C hampions Do Not Become Champions In The Ring; They Are Merely Recognized In The Ring. Their Becoming Happens…In Their Daily Routine.
875 A
bsence Is The Seed For Disorder. - 140 -
The Seasons of Your Life Will Change Every Time You Use Your Faith. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
876 C
risis Is Merely Concentrated Information.
877
Discontentment Is The Seed For Change.
878 D
isloyalty Magnifies The Flaws of A Leader.
879 N
ever Fight A Battle That Has Few Rewards.
880 E
cstasy Is The Eventuality of The Obedient.
881
E very Failure Can Be Traced To Something That Was Happening
Daily...In Your Mind, Your Home or Life.
882 F
ocus Is The Seed For Uncommon Productivity. - 142 -
883 Y
our Greatness Is Not Hidden To The One God Has Assigned To Promote You.
884 E
very Mentor Has A Different Focus.
885 E
very Mentor Has Defeated A Different Enemy.
886 E
very Mentor Uses Different Weaponry.
887 E
very Season of Adversity Has A Root Cause.
888 E
veryone Hurts…Somewhere.
889 R
ebellion Is The Seed For Loss.
- 143 -
890 E
verything You Do…Educates Others About You.
891
Everything You Want In Your Future…Is Already In Your Present.
892 F
amiliarity Is A Continual Test of Character.
893
Favor Must Become Your Seed
894
Forgiveness Is Not The Removal
Before It Ever Becomes Your Harvest.
of Your Memory…But The Removal of Your Pain.
895 F
riends Create Pleasure; Enemies Create Promotion.
896 P
rotocol Is A Seed of Honor.
- 144 -
897 G
ifts Promised Excite More Than Gifts Received.
898
God Removes The Lesser To
Bring In The Greater.
899 F
ocus Is A Decision: Your Past or Your Future.
900
God Will Only Respond
Favorably To Those Who Perceive His Value.
901 G
od Tells Others What He Does Not Tell You.
902 D
ivine Training Is Proof of A Divine Plan.
903
Agreement Is The Seed For Immediate Favor. - 145 -
904 T
he Uncommonness of A Man Is Shown In His Decisions.
905 906 907
Great Men Are Not Always
Understood Men.
Great Miracles Do Not Require
Great Instructions—Just Obeyed Instructions.
Greatness Is The Willingness To
Embrace Uncommon Responsibility.
908 G
uilt Always Makes You Critical...Toward Authority.
909 H
abit Is More Powerful Than Desire.
910 G
od Never Responds To Needs; God Always Responds To Seeds. - 146 -
911 T
he Words You Believe Determines The Healing You Receive.
912 H
appiness Is Not The Absence of Conflict, But The Resolving of It.
913 D
isinterest...Is Information.
914 915 916 917
If An Unholy Letter Can Stop
Your Assignment, A Holy Letter Can Restore Your Assignment.
If You Don’t Know What You
Really Want, Who Are You Going To Ask?
If You Must Doubt Your
Instruction, Don’t Doubt Your Instructor.
The Future of Every Seed Is
Unknown…Until After It Enters The Soil. - 147 -
918 D
iscernment Is Your Spirit Seeing What Your Mind Has Not Yet Reported.
919 I
ntegrity Welcomes Scrutiny.
920
Integrity Is Even Admired By
921
I t Is The Lion And Bear That You Fight In Your Solitude…That
922
Jealousy Is The Evidence You
923
Those Without It.
Qualifies You For The Goliath Among The Multitude. Have Not Yet Discerned Your Own Assignment.
J
esus Responds To One Person Who Pursues Before He Responds To The Crowd Who Roars.
924 U
ncommon Men Can Unlock Your Uncommon Harvests. - 148 -
925 L
oyalty Is The Willingness To Shield A Weakness.
926 927
Knowing Only One Truth Can
Be As Deadly As Knowing No Truth.
A Mistake Does Not Make You A Fool—Denying It Makes You One.
928 Y
our Manna For Tomorrow Has Not Yet Arrived.
929
Maturity Is The Ability To
930
M en Do Not Decide Their Future, They Decide Their
931
You Are Never Closer To God
Discern The Ignorant Without Discussing Them.
Habits And Their Habits Decide Their Future. Than When You Sow A Seed Inspired By A Man of God. - 149 -
932 M
en Who Force Their Wife To Make A Man-Decision May Fear The Consequences of A Wrong Decision.
933
Men Rarely Reach For What
They Need, They Always Reach For What They Really Want.
934 N
ever Accept Responsibility For The Decisions of Someone Else.
935 N
ever Build Your Future…Around Your Past.
936 N
ever Carry The Burden…Designed For Another.
937
Never Make A Permanent
938
Your Seed Is A Today
Decision Because of A Momentary Desire.
Weapon…For A Tomorrow Battle. - 150 -
939 N
othing Is More Tormenting Than Living Unrewarded For Your Difference.
940 O
nly A Fool Lectures On Drowning…During A Drought.
941 P
assion Finds The Shortest Distance To Any Goal.
942 P
assion Is A Clue To A New Season You Are Entering.
943
Peace Is Not In The Absence of
An Adversary, But The Reward For Conquering One.
944 A
Leader Is Anyone Someone Is Following.
945
Never Leave Your Kingly
Chariot To Chase The Peasant Who Threw The Tomato. - 151 -
946 P
roblems Discerned Can Become Problems Solved.
947
Promotion Is Not An Increase In
Your Responsibilities But A Change In Them.
948
R eceiving Favor Reveals The Character of The Giver; Keeping
949
Those Who Willingly Spend
Favor Reveals The Character of The Receiver. Valuable Time With Fools Are Possibly Fools Also.
950 T
he Caring Heart Cannot Hide.
951 S
ilence Is Agreement To The Fool, A Signal To The Wise.
952 E
agles And Chickens Have Different Conversations. - 152 -
953 S
mall Hinges Swing Huge Doors.
954
Solitude Is The Seed For
955
Some Study The Exit of
956
Something God Has Given You
957
What Attracts A Man’s
958
Strife Is The Evidence That
959
Schedule Your Pleasure
Discerning.
Pennies; Others Study The Entry of Dollars…The Wise Do Both.
Will Solve The Problem God Has Allowed.
Attention, Does Not Guarantee His Respect.
Two Belief Systems Have Collided.
Because Pain Will Schedule Itself. - 153 -
960 S
ubmission Is A Decision, Not A Miracle.
961 T
he Divine Cure For Insecurity Is…Divine Presence.
962
The Day You Get Angry At Your
Failures Is The Day You Start Winning.
963 A
Mentor Is The Quickest Exit From A Crisis.
964 R
eactions Reveal Weakness.
965
Silence Is A Control Weapon, A Favorite In The Arsenal of Deceivers.
966 P
reparation Is Never A Delay.
- 154 -
967 I
f You Want My Money, You Have Authorized Me To Examine How You Spent Yours.
968 969
The Key To Success Is Not
Seeing How Much You Can Do, But Doing The One Thing You Love Most…With Excellence.
The Less Wisdom You Have,
The More Miracles You Will Need.
970
Memory Can Make Yesterday
971
The Mercy You Deposit
Your Future.
Determines The Mercy You Withdraw.
972 T
he Mind Will Always Resent What It Cannot Master.
973 Y
our Focus Will Decide What You Master. - 155 -
You Have No Right To Anything You Have Not Pursued. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
974 O
nly The Desperate Cling To The Disinterested.
975 976
The Only Part of The Bible
That Is Working For You Is The Part You Have Chosen To Believe.
The Secret To Enjoying An
Achiever Is To Love His Focus.
977 T
he Price of Your Future Is…Your Present.
978 T
he Proof of Wisdom Is The Pursuit of Wisdom.
979 T
he Purpose of Discipline Is…To Birth A Habit.
980
Never Put In Front of You What You Don’t Want Inside You. - 157 -
981 T
he Role of Wisdom Is Correct Reactions.
982 983
The Quality of Your Preparation
Determines The Quality of Your Performance.
The Quality of The Mentor Does
Not Predict The Quality of The Protégé.
984 Y
our Reactions Will Tell Me What Interrogation Will Not.
985 986 987
The Reason A Relationship
Begins Is Not Always The Reason It Continues.
The Uncommon Woman Talks
To The King In A Man When The Fool Within Him Is Talking.
The Daily-You Becomes The
Future-You.
- 158 -
988 T
he Weak Can Become Strong…In The Presence of The Bold.
989 T
he Non-Reacher Disqualifies Himself For Change.
990
T
he Worth of Any Relationship Can Be Measured By Its Influence On Your Immediate Priorities.
991 T
hose Who Collect Pebbles Rarely Climb Mountains.
992 993
Those Unwilling To Pursue
Your Counsel Are Not Interested In It.
Those Who Do Not Require
Your Difference Often Disdain Those Who Do.
994 N
ever Trust A Man Who Can Forget His Debt. - 159 -
995 T
hose Who Do Not Value Their Own Words…Are Incapable of Valuing Yours.
996 W
hat Happens In The Prison Is Known In The Palace.
997
W
hen You Enter The Secret Place, You Become Involved With The Holy Spirit; When You Exit The Secret Place, He Becomes Involved With You.
998 T
he Fragrance of Your Future Surpasses The Odor of The Past.
999 1000
Your Happiness Is Determined
By Something You Do, Not Something You Know.
Y our Success Is Not Determined By Your Capacity For Knowledge, But Your Capacity For Correction.
1001
You Are The Seed In Your Garden of Life. - 160 -
If You Cannot Be Trusted With An Instruction, You Cannot Be Trusted. -MIKE MURDOCK
Copyright © 2009 by Mike Murdock • Wisdom International The Wisdom Center • 4051 Denton Hwy. • Ft. Worth, TX 76117
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MY 7 GREATEST DISCOVERIES Wisdom Is The Ability To Recognize Difference; Honor Is The Willingness To Reward Somebody For Their Difference. Everything On Earth Has A Different Value…Intended For A Different Season…For A Different Outcome And Reward. In This Life-Changing Revelation, Dr. Murdock Reveals The Steps Necessary For Developing A Life With The Holy Spirit, A Keen Awareness of Your Distinctive Assignment On The Earth And The Law of The Seed That Unlocks Your Financial Provision. You Will Review This Study Over And Over And Be Forever Changed!
1. Every Problem In Your Life Is Always A Wisdom Problem. “So that thou incline thine ear unto Wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding. For the Lord giveth Wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding,” (Proverbs 2:2, 6). “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding,” (Proverbs 4:7). “For Wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that Wisdom giveth life to them that have it,” (Ecclesiastes 7:12). “If any of you lack Wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him,” (James 1:5). “But the Wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy,” (James 3:17).
2. The Most Important Thing You Can Do In Life Is Honor The Holy Spirit. “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; Whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (John 14:16-17). “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come,” (John 16:13). “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams,” (Acts 2:17). “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord,” (Isaiah 11:2). “The Spirit of the Lord - 162 -
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God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me,” (Isaiah 61:1).
3. God’s Only Pain Is To Be Doubted, His Only Pleasure Is To Be Believed. “God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent: hath He said, and shall He not do it? or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19). “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed,” (Isaiah 53:5). “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive,” (Matthew 21:22). “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth,” (Mark 9:23). “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them,” (Mark 11:24). “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him,” (Hebrews 11:6).
4. What You Make Happen For Others, God Will Make Happen For You. “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free,” (Ephesians 6:8). “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good,” (Ecclesiastes 11:1, 6). “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again,” (Luke 6:38). “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” (Galatians 6:7, 9).
5. The Size of Your Enemy Decides The Size of The Rewards. “But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an Enemy unto thine enemies, and an Adversary unto thine adversaries,” (Exodus 23:22). “Thou through Thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me,” (Psalm 119:98). “And the men of Israel said, Have ye seen this man that is come up? surely to defy Israel is he come up: and it shall be, that the man who killeth him, the king will enrich him with great riches, and will give him his daughter, and make his father’s house free in Israel. And David spake to the men that stood by him, saying, What shall be done to the man that killeth this Philistine, and taketh away the reproach from Israel? for who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that - 163 -
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he should defy the armies of the living God? And the people answered him after this manner, saying, So shall it be done to the man that killeth him,” (1 Samuel 17:25-27). “On that day did the king Ahasuerus give the house of Haman the Jews’ enemy unto Esther the queen. And Mordecai came before the king; for Esther had told what he was unto her. And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman,” (Esther 8:1-2).
6. Your Rewards Are Decided By The Problems You Choose To Solve For Others. “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame,” (Proverbs 10:4-5). “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious,” (Proverbs 12:24, 27). “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat,” (Proverbs 13:4). “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29). “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10).
7. An Uncommon Seed Always Creates An Uncommon Harvest. “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully,” (2 Corinthians 9:6). “While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease,” (Genesis 8:22). “And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee,” (1 Kings 3:45). “And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days,” (1 Kings 17:15). “And He called unto Him His disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living,” (Mark 12:43-44). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: My 7 Greatest Discoveries (CD/WCPL-04/$10 plus includes free book)
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HOW TO SET GOALS AND ACHIEVE EVERY ONE OF THEM! Goals Are Achievements Important To You. Announced goals confirm true friendship and expose hidden opposition. An evil man with a goal can achieve more than a righteous man without one. The Greatness of Your Goal Does Not Guarantee Its Outcome. Your faith will work with your focus. Writing increases the chance of obtaining the goal 90 times. Visualizing and verbalizing your goal continuously is critical to true success. This study will multiply your successes tremendously!
1. Goal-Setting Is Writing Down Anything You Want To Do, Become or Have. “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry,” (Habakkuk 2:2-3). “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?” (Luke 14:28).
2. Divine Approval of Your Dreams And Goals Guarantees Divine Participation. “And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper,” (Genesis 39:3, 21, 23). “Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain,” (Psalm 127:1). “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil,” (Proverbs 3:6-7).
3. Create Your Dream Wall And Environment…That Keeps You Focused And Motivated. “And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates,” (Deuteronomy 11: 20). “Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy Wisdom,” (1 Kings 10:8). “Delight WCPL-12
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thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart,” (Psalm 37:4).
4. Set Up Deadlines To Create A Collection of Successes. “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven: I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 17). “Walk in Wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time,” (Colossians 4:5). “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away,” (James 4:14). 5. Pursuit Reveals True Passion. “And ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart,” (Jeremiah 29:13). “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” (Matthew 7:7). “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7).
6. Uncommon Goals Will Require The Nurturing of Uncommon Relationships. “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established,” (Proverbs 15:22). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends,” (John 15:13). 7. Keep The Spirit of A Finisher. “Thus the Heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them,” (Genesis 2:1). “Thus was all the work of the tabernacle of the tent of the congregation finished...So Moses finished the work,” (Exodus 39:32; 40:33). “So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Thus Solomon finished the house of the Lord, and the king’s house,” (1 Kings 6:14; 2 Chronicles 7:11). “I have glorified Thee on the earth: I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do,” (John 17:4). “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7).
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7 REWARDS OF ADVERSITY Anything Good Is Hated By Everything Evil. Warfare Always Surrounds The Birth of A Miracle. Struggle Is The Proof You Have Not Yet Been Conquered. This incredible study will answer questions you have asked your entire Lifetime..!
1. Adversity Is An Opportunity For God To Publicly Endorse You Supernaturally. “Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God,” (Daniel 3:24-25). “My God hath sent His angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before Him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God,” (Daniel 6:22-23). “And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god,” (Acts 28:5-6).
2. Adversity Exposes Disloyal And Untrustworthy Relationships. “And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand. But the Philistines took him, and put out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, and bound him with fetters of brass; and he did grind in the prison house,” (Judges 16:18, 21). “Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous. And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you. So they took up Jonah, WCPL-24
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and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging,” (Jonah 1:11-12, 15).
3. Adversity Is The Magnet For Bringing Good People Into Your Life. “And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s house. Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul,” (1 Samuel 18:1-3). “And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself,” (1 Samuel 19:1-2). “Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth. And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days,” (1 Kings 17:9, 13-15).
4. Adversity Develops An Addiction And Total Dependency To The Voice of God. “Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept Thy word,” (Psalm 119:67). “Unless Thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction,” (Psalm 119:92). “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God,” (Psalm 42:1).
5. Adversity Increases Your Attention To Details And Accuracy. “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity
consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him,” (Ecclesiastes 7:14). “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom,” (Psalm 90:12).
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and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish,” (Esther 4:16). “If it be so, our God Whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up,” (Daniel 3:17-18).
7. Adversity Qualifies You For Supernatural Promotion And Blessing. “To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. And he that overcometh, and keepeth My works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations,” (Revelation 2:7, 11, 17, 26). “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of Heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne,” (Revelation 3:5, 12, 21).
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7 MOST DANGEROUS PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE When Wrong People Leave Your Life, Wrong Things Stop Happening. Wisdom gives you the ability to see the true value of everything around you. Not every relationship in your life has the same value. You can accelerate your success radically if you increase your discerning of wrong people swiftly. This study is a wake-up call! 1. Anyone Who Feeds Your Rebellion To Authority. “For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king,” (1 Samuel 15:23). “Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed...because he hath taught rebellion against the Lord,” (Jeremiah 29:32). “God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin,” (Nehemiah 13:26).“Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin,” (Jeremiah 32:32, 35).
2. Anyone Who Dishonors The Divine Focus God Has Chosen For Your Life. “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more,” (Genesis 37:5). “After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for He would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill Him,” (John 7:1). “And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart,” (2 Samuel 6:16). “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words,” (2 Timothy 4:14-15). 3. Anyone Who Is Disloyal. “For Demas hath forsaken me, having WCPL-31
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loved this present world,” (2 Timothy 4:10). “But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” (Luke 22:48). “And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it,” (1 Samuel 18:11).
4. Anyone Who Is Jealous of Your Position, Popularity or Prosperity. “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s,” (Exodus 20:17). “And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. And Naboth said to Ahab, The Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee. And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite,” (1 Kings 21:2-3, 7). “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have,” (Hebrews 13:5).
5. Anyone Who Justifies The Conduct of Your Enemies. “And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him unto them,” (Luke 22:2-4). “Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me,” (Psalm 41:9). “The Son of man goeth as it is written of Him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born,” (Matthew 26:24). 6. Anyone Who Feeds Your Doubts. “And immediately Jesus stretched forth His hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” (Matthew 14:31). “Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done,” (Matthew 21:21). “For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt - 171 -
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in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith,” (Mark 11:23). 7. Anyone Who Destroys Your Expectations. “But the men that went up with him said,We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we. And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight,” (Numbers 13:31-33). “Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?” (Matthew 6:30). “And He saith unto them,Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm,” (Matthew 8:26). “Which when Jesus perceived, He said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?” (Matthew 16:8).
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7 THINGS MONEY CANNOT BUY Money Is A Beautiful Gift You Receive When You Solve A Problem For Someone. It is necessary and important when you want to accomplish uncommon goals. However, millionaires have committed suicide, disheartened by lost love and unspeakable depression. Money is an answer to many problems we face. Yet, the Bible is very clear about 7 things money cannot purchase. This study could release unspeakable joy when embraced and believed..! 1. Anointing. “And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money, Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money,” (Acts 8:18-20). “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing,” (Isaiah 10:27). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,” (Luke 4:18). “But the anointing which ye have received of Him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in Him,” (1 John 2:27). 2. Forgiveness. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast,” (Ephesians 2:8-9). “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness,” (1 John 1:9). “For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon Thee,” (Psalm 86:5). “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved,” (Romans 10:9). WCPL-43
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3. Health. “Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones,” (Proverbs 3:7-8). “My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh,” (Proverbs 4:20-22). “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after,” (Jeremiah 30:17). “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth,” (3 John 2). 4. Life Itself. “For whoso findeth Me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord,” (Proverbs 8:35). “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature,” (Matthew 6:2425, 27). “And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God,” (Luke 12:15, 20-21). 5. Trustworthy Love. “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us,” (Romans 5:5). “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” (Galatians 5:22). “Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned,” (Song of Solomon 8:7). 6. Peace. “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety,” (Psalm 4:8). “Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them,” (Psalm 119:165). - 174 -
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“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto Me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness,” (Isaiah 55:1-2). “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid,” (John 14:27). “Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father’s house: For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment,” (Luke 16:27-28). 7. Lost Opportunities. “Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass,” (Psalm 37:7). “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delighteth in his way,” (Psalm 37:23). “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, My great army which I sent among you,” (Joel 2:25).
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7 MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE Wisdom Is The Ability To Recognize Difference. The Difference...In Opportunity, Environment And Especially The People In Your Life. Whose opinion do you cherish? Whose counsel do you pursue? Who do you long to protect? Whose Favor has been the turning point in your life? You Will Only Keep What You Are Willing To Protect. These Wisdom Keys will be turning points in your life..! 1. Anyone God Has Assigned To Intercede For You. “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none,” (Ezekiel 22:30). “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of My Father which is in Heaven,” (Matthew 18:19). “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way,” (1 Samuel 12:23). “And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt,” (Genesis 19:29). 2. Anyone Willing To Battle For You In Your Absence. “And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David. But Jonathan Saul’s son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself,” (1 Samuel 19:1-2). “…not slanderers,” (1 Timothy 3:11). “…let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile,” (1 Peter 3:10).
3. Anyone In Your Scriptural Chain of Authority.
“Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you,” (Hebrews 13:7, 17). “And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand,” (Genesis 39:3-4). “But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the - 176 -
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prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper,” (Genesis 39:21-23). “Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon,” (Daniel 2:48). 4. Anyone Willing To Correct You Honestly. “Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee,” (Proverbs 9:8). “He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth,” (Proverbs 10:17). “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured,” (Proverbs 13:18). “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” (2 Timothy 3:16).
5. Anyone You Can Trust…With Your Weakness, Your Pain And Your Finances. “Confidence in an unfaithful man in time
of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint,” (Proverbs 25:19). “…discover not a secret to another,” (Proverbs 25:9). “Discretion shall preserve thee,” (Proverbs 2:11). 6. Someone Who Trusts You. “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother,” (Proverbs 18:24). “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity,” (Proverbs 17:17). “...The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul. And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle,” (1 Samuel 18:1, 3-4). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). 7. Anyone Who Persuades You To Trust God. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him,” (Hebrews 11:6). “How then shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:14-15). “Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the Lord,” (2 Kings 17:28). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Most Important People In Your Life (2 CDs/WCPL-45/$15 plus includes free book)
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7 DECISIONS THAT WILL DECIDE YOUR JOY THIS YEAR Does Joy Matter? Joy is enthusiasm produced by experiences and expectations. Your Decisions Decide Your Experiences. Joy is energy. It is contagious. Our Heavenly Father is concerned that you discover these 7 ingredients in the joy equation! This study will eliminate many seasons of pain in your life..!
1. Your Decision To Accept The Word of God As The Infallible Wisdom of God. “Keep therefore and do them; for this is your Wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people,” (Deuteronomy 4:6). “But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the Wisdom of God,” (1 Corinthians 1:23-24). “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” (2 Timothy 3:16). 2. Your Decision To Always Repent Quickly. “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance,” (2 Peter 3:9). “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness,” (1 John 1:9).
3. Your Decision To Pour Excellence Into The Present Moment. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29). “A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent,” (Proverbs 28:20). “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm,” (Daniel 6:3). “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way,” (1 Corinthians 12:31).
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child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things,” (1 Corinthians 13:11). “I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able,” (1 Corinthians 3:2). “For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil,” (Hebrews 5:13-14). “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen,” (2 Peter 3:18).
5. Your Decision To Identify And Reward Worthy Friendships. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you,” (John 15:13-14). “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them,” (Ephesians 5:11). “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith,” (Galatians 6:10).
6. Your Decision To Disqualify Those Who Create Distraction, Dissension And Disrespect. “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell,” (Matthew 5:29). “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God,” (Luke 9:62). “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling,” (Proverbs 20:3).
7. Your Decision To Obey The Inner Voice of The Spirit…Instantly. “And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:2). “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,” (Proverbs 3:5-6). “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh,” (Galatians 5:16). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Decisions That Will Decide Your Joy This Year (CD/WCPL-88/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 MASTER KEYS TO DOUBLING YOUR FINANCES Money Is A Reward For Solving A Problem. Your salary is decided by the problem you solve for someone else. Seven essentials are in the equation of Financial Increase. Something You Are Doing Is Deciding What You Are Experiencing. This study reveals the 7 essentials in the equation of Financial Increase..!
1. Atmosphere: Create An Environment That Keeps You Motivated. “And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him,” (1 Samuel 16:23). “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore,” (Psalm 16:11). “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from Heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting,” (Acts 2:1-2). 2. Attitude: Solve Problems Cheerfully. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken,” (Proverbs 15:13). “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones,” (Proverbs 17:22). “These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full,” (John 15:11). “Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord,” (Psalm 144:15). “Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy Wisdom,” (1 Kings 10:8).
3. Difference: Solve A Problem Nobody Else Wants To Solve. “I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well,” (Psalm 139:14). “How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!” (Psalm 139:17). “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5). “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, WCPL-96
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and not of us,” (2 Corinthians 4:7).
4. Adaptation: Be Easy And Flexible To Work Around. “And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat,” (Genesis 18:2, 7-8). “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares,” (Hebrews 13:2). “And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain,” (Matthew 5:41). “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh,” (Genesis 41:14).
5. Conversation: Make Every Conversation Meaningful. “Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God,” (Psalm 50:23). “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,” (Ephesians 4:22). “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel,” (Philippians 1:27). “But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation,” (1 Peter 1:15). “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of Wisdom,” (James 3:13).
6. Passion: Stay In The Center of What You Love To Do. “And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod,” (2 Samuel 6:14). “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “And ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart,” (Jeremiah 29:13). “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment,” (Matthew 22:37-38). - 181 -
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7. Seed: Sow Honor And Integrity Into Your Environment. “And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that was the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar. In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee,” (1 Kings 3:4-5). “He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius. And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God,” (Acts 10:3-4). “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again,” (Luke 6:38). “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully,” (2 Corinthians 9:6).
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7 THINGS MY FATHER DID RIGHT My Father Is My Example. My father quite simply…has been the most holy pure man I have known in my lifetime. Void of pleasure seeking, always interceding daily for hours for the children and the world. Certainly, his seven children have examined his life carefully! My father impacted my life from my childhood…persuading me that the prayer life was the only life to nurture and develop. Every father who strives for excellence and effectiveness will cherish this remarkable insight and study..!
1. My Father Made The Word of God His Standard For His Personal Conduct. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path,” (Psalm 119:105). “And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this Law and these statutes, to do them,” (Deuteronomy 17:19). 2. My Father Allowed Us To Hear Him Pray For Us. “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men,” (1 Timothy 2:1). “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” (James 5:16). 3. My Father Was Consistently Kind To My Mother. “A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” (Proverbs 15:23). “The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of Wisdom as a flowing brook,” (Proverbs 18:4). “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it,” (Ephesians 5:25). 4. My Father Created Memories of Mercy. “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ,” (Galatians 6:1-2). “Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire,” (Jude 1:21-23). 5. My Father Disciplined…Consistently. “Give instruction to WCPL-99
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a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning,” (Proverbs 9:9). “Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered,” (Hebrews 5:8). 6. My Father Never Betrayed A Confidence. “If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body,” (James 3:2). “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice,” (Ephesians 4:29, 31). “Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another,” (Proverbs 25:9).
7. My Father Invested Money In Developing Our Gifts And Talents. “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it,” (Proverbs 3:27). “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel,” (1 Timothy 5:8).
My Father Is My Example. My Father Quite Simply…Has Been The Most Holy Pure Man I Have Known In My Lifetime. Void of Pleasure Seeking, Always Interceding Daily For Hours For The Children And The World. Certainly, His Seven Children Have Examined His Life Carefully! My Father Impacted My Life From My Childhood…Persuading Me That The Prayer Life Was The Only Life To Nurture And Develop. Every Father Who Strives For Excellence And Effectiveness Will Cherish This Remarkable Insight And Study..!
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TERRORISM...7 FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EVIL PEOPLE Has Destructive Behavior In Others Disturbed Your Heart? Do you nurture an inner fear that someone will hurt you? Many humans are inhabited by demon spirits. The proof of demonic presence is the passion to destroy another. This study will unlock your ability to discern evil in others and build a system of protection..! 1. Evil People Exist. “But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him,” (1 Samuel 16:14, 23). “And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul’s hand. And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice,” (1 Samuel 18:10-11). “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves,” (Matthew 10:16). 2. God Commanded Us To Hate Evil. “Ye that love the Lord, hate evil,” (Psalm 97:10). “The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate,” (Proverbs 8:13). “Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart,” (2 Timothy 2:22). “Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all their molten images, and quite pluck down all their high places,” (Numbers 33:52).
3. Demons Know The Environment That They Can Be Permitted To Express Themselves. “And it came to pass, as we
went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation. And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour,” (Acts 16:16-18). 4. Demon Spirits Despise The Presence of God. “And when He was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met WCPL-106
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Him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man might pass by that way. And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with Thee, Jesus, Thou Son of God? art Thou come hither to torment us before the time?” (Matthew 8:28-29). “And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him,” (1 Samuel 16:23). “When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick,” (Matthew 8:16). “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world,” (1 John 4:4). 5. Evil Must Be Exposed...Eliminated...Confronted. “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness. Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity,” (Matthew 23:27-28). “Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words,” (2 Timothy 4:14-15). “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia,” (2 Timothy 4:10).
6. Increase Your Consciousness of Evil In The Environment. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand,” (Ephesians 6:12-13). “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly,” (John 10:10). “…in the last days perilous times shall come,” (2 Timothy 3:1). “Lest satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices,” (2 Corinthians 2:11). 7. Evil People Increase When Uncontested. “But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrongfully are multiplied,” (Psalm 38:19). “Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth,” (Psalm 140:11). “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump,” (Galatians 5:9). “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: Terrorism...7 Facts You Should Know About Evil People (CD/WCPL-106/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 IMMEDIATE REWARDS OF TITHING Tithing Is The Returning of 10 Percent of Your Income Back To God And His Work. It was commanded in the Old Testament and commended in the New Testament. The Tithe documents your honoring of God, your gratitude for His provision and is the proof that you trust His character. The Tithe creates a financial covenant with God as your Financial Partner. The rewards of Tithing are eventual, eternal and immediate. This is a fascinating focus for those who have financial dreams that will require Supernatural Miracles..! 1. Tithing Establishes Angelic Protection. “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse…I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes,” (Malachi 3:10-11).
2. Tithing Energizes The Seed of Expectation In Your Subconscious Mind. “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse…And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts,” (Malachi 3:10, 12). “Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better,” (Hebrews 7:4, 6-7). “At the end of three years thou shalt bring forth all the tithe of thine increase the same year, and shalt lay it up within thy gates: And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within thy gates, shall come, and shall eat and be satisfied; that the Lord thy God may bless thee in all the work of thine hand which thou doest,” (Deuteronomy 14:28-29).
3. Tithing Immediately Births Self-Confidence To Approach God. “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). “He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him,” (John 14:21). “God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son WCPL-108
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of man, that He should repent: hath He said, and shall He not do it? or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19). “Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God,” (Acts 10:4).
4. Tithing Immediately Qualifies You To Receive The Anointing That Flows Through The House of God. “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord,” (Leviticus 27:30). “And the Lord appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham’s sake,” (Genesis 26:24). “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it,” (Malachi 3:10).
5. Tithing Instantly Erases All Consequences of Past Greed, Past Theft And Past Ignorance. “And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father’s house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee,” (Genesis 28:20-22).
6. Tithing Authorizes God To Confront Your Adversaries. “And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts,” (Malachi 3:11). “The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the Lord thy God...Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an Enemy unto thine enemies, and an Adversary unto thine adversaries,” (Exodus 23:19-20, 22). “Israel was holiness unto the Lord, and the firstfruits of His increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the Lord,” (Jeremiah 2:3).
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in the field, saith the Lord of hosts,” (Malachi 3:11). “But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children,” (Isaiah 49:25). “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!” (Numbers 23:23). “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn,” (Isaiah 54:17). “And thou shalt eat before the Lord thy God, in the place which He shall choose to place His name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the Lord thy God always,” (Deuteronomy 14:23). “So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him,” (Isaiah 59:19).
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7 MASTER KEYS TO LIVING IN FINANCIAL PEACE Desire Is Not The Confirmation That God Wants You To Have Something. Is it possible that you have a life you do not enjoy because of financial stress? Is it possible that you have children you do not enjoy because you are so busy working you cannot find the time to talk? These 7 keys will get you living in Financial Peace…not just visiting it..!
1. View God As Your Only True Source of Every Good Thing. “No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly,” (Psalm 84:11). “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 4:19). “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with Whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning,” (James 1:17). “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day,” (Deuteronomy 8:18).
2. Stay In Trustworthy Relationships That Honor The Law of God. “…evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33). “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise,” (Proverbs 13:20).
3. You Must Allow Others To Be Accountable For Their Own Financial Decisions And Mistakes. “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another,” (Galatians 6:4). “For every man shall bear his own burden,” (Galatians 6:5). “And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward,” (Luke 16:2). “…for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ,” (Romans 14:10).
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before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29). “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Which is in Heaven,” (Matthew 5:16). 5. You Must Develop A Passion For Frugality. “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest,” (Proverbs 6:6-8). “And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities. And that food shall be for store to the land against the seven years of famine, which shall be in the land of Egypt; that the land perish not through the famine,” (Genesis 41:35-36).
6. Stay In Hourly Obedience To The Voice of The Holy Spirit. “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit,” (Galatians 5:25). “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth…for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (John 14:16-17). “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth…,” (John 16:13). “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not,” (Isaiah 58:11).
7. Cultivate Self-Confidence That You Can Achieve Your Dream. “And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive,” (Matthew 21:22). “If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you,” (John 15:7). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind Him, and touched the hem of His garment: For she said within herself, If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole,” (Matthew 9:20-21). “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ,” (Philippians 1:6). “…greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world,” (1 John 4:4). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Master Keys To Living In Financial Peace (CD/WCPL-117/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 MILESTONES ON THE PATH OF THE PROTÉGÉ The Protégé Is A Trusting Learner. Your Future Is Decided By Who You Have Chosen To Believe. Mentorship is the transference of information. It is impartation. It is learning through the pain of another. The Protégé and the Mentor are not equal. They are not equal in knowledge or the Mentor would not be there to impart. They are not equal in experience. They are not equal in insight and Wisdom and discerning. The whole Bible is about Mentorship. There are seven milestones that the Protégé will experience. This fascinating study on Mentorship will catapult you to a new level of learning..! 1. Potential In Relationship. God Does Not Look At Your Past To Decide Your Future. “And when He was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to Him, and asked Him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou Me good? there is none good but One, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. And he answered and said unto Him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in Heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow Me. And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto His disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!” (Mark 10:17-23). 2. Planning. “And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house,” (Acts 16:30-31). “And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so,” (2 Kings 2:10). “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be - 192 -
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buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me. When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her,” (Ruth 1:16-18). “And Naomi said unto Ruth her daughter in law, It is good, my daughter, that thou go out with his maidens, that they meet thee not in any other field,” (Ruth 2:22). 3. Patience. “The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord,” (Lamentations 3:25-26). “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord,” (Psalm 27:14). 4. Problem-Solving. “And when the day was now far spent, His disciples came unto Him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat. He answered and said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they say unto Him, Shall we go and buy two hundred pennyworth of bread, and give them to eat? He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes. And He commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass. And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties. And when He had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, He looked up to Heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all. And they did all eat, and were filled. And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes. And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men,” (Mark 6:35-44). 5. Protocol. “And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe privily. And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul’s skirt. And he said unto his men, The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the Lord’s anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord. So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and - 193 -
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cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself,” (1 Samuel 24:4-8). 6. Passion. “Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge,” (Proverbs 12:1).“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much,” (Luke 16:10). “And ye shall seek Me, and find Me, when ye shall search for Me with all your heart,” (Jeremiah 29:13). “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7). “And the Lord spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle,” (Exodus 33:11). 7. Power Transference. “And the Lord said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him; And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight. And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient. And he laid his hands upon him, and gave him a charge, as the Lord commanded by the hand of Moses,” (Numbers 27:18-20, 23). “And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of Wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the Lord commanded Moses,” (Deuteronomy 34:9). “And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho. And he said, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee,” (2 Kings 2:3-4).
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7 LAWS THAT CONTROL YOUR SUCCESS Do Your Efforts Qualify You For The Success You Dream About? Success is not a Miracle. It is the reward for obedience to Divine Laws. In this unforgettable study, you will instantly discern the small changes necessary to unlock Uncommon Success..! 1. The Law of Focus. “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God,” (Luke 9:62). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). 2. The Law of Adaptation. “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh,” (Genesis 41:14). 3. The Law of Relationship. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven,” (Matthew 5:13-14,16). “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). 4. The Law of Honor. “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. WCPL-142
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Fear God. Honour the king,” (1 Peter 2:17). “Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee,” (Ephesians 6:2-3). “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). 5. The Law of Order. “Let all things be done decently and in order,” (1 Corinthians 14:40). “For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee,” (Titus 1:5). 6. The Law of Favor. “He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him,” (Proverbs 11:27). “A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will He condemn,” (Proverbs 12:2). “And Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man,” (Luke 2:52). 7. The Law of Obedience. “But if thou shalt indeed obey His voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an Enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. For Mine Angel shall go before thee,” (Exodus 23:22-23). “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:2).
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7 MASTER KEYS TO ORGANIZING YOUR WORLD AND SIMPLIFYING YOUR LIFE You Cannot Simplify Your Life Until You Simplify A Day. Organizing your world means deciding the difference between what is important and what is not important. The first thing you should do to organize your life is to simplify a day. You cannot simplify your world until you simplify a day. You cannot decide every event of the day, but there are two things you can decide…how you want it to begin and how you want it to end. Your life will never be the same..!
1. Make The Quality Decision That ORDER Is The Greatest Cure For Disorder And The Losses It Creates. “And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon all the inhabitants of the countries,” (2 Chronicles 15:5).“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies,” (2 Thessalonians 3:11). “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work,” (James 3:16). “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints,” (1 Corinthians 14:33). “For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee,” (Titus 1:5).
2. Discern What Matters Most Daily To The Holy Spirit...And To Your Present Goals. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof,” (Matthew 6:33-34). “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God,” (Luke 9:62). “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of - 197 -
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God,” (Hebrews 12:2).
3. Develop An Accurate And Effective Communication System Via Emails And Telephone. “Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee,” (Exodus 18:21-22).“And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far, And he sent the letters unto all the Jews, to the hundred twenty and seven provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, with words of peace and truth,” (Esther 9:20, 30).
4. Choose An Information System For Gathering, Retrieving And Sending Data And Correspondence. “Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth Wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding,” (Proverbs 2:3-6). “Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction,” (Proverbs 10:14). “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children,” (Hosea 4:6).
5. Identify Areas of Disorder And Train Others How To Receive Delegated Tasks. “For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it,” (Matthew 8:9). “After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before His face into every city and place, whither He Himself would come. Therefore said He unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He would send forth labourers into His harvest,” (Luke 10:1-2). “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy - 198 -
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lord,” (Matthew 25:21). “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also,” (2 Timothy 2:2).
6. Decide Where Everything Belongs And Whose Responsibility It Is For Maintaining It. “And build an altar unto the Lord thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place,” (Judges 6:26). “Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou,” (Genesis 41:40). “Let all things be done decently and in order,” (1 Corinthians 14:40).
7. Stay Continuously Flexible In Priority Changes Prompted By The Holy Spirit. “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “…hearken diligently unto Me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness,” (Isaiah 55:2). “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee,” (Exodus 15:26). “And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently unto My commandments which I command you this day, to love the Lord your God, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul, That I will give you the rain of your land in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil,” (Deuteronomy 11:13-14). “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all His commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth,” (Deuteronomy 28:1).
You Cannot Simplify Your Life Until You Simplify A Day. Organizing Your World Means Deciding The Difference Between What Is Important And What Is Not Important. The First Thing You Should Do To Organize Your Life Is To Simplify A Day. You Cannot Simplify Your World Until You Simplify A Day. You Cannnot Decide Every Event of The Day, But There Are Two Things You Can Decide… How You Want It To Begin And How You Want It To End. Your Life Will Never Be The Same..!
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7 SECRETS TO AN UNCOMMON LIFE Decisions Decide The Quality of Your Life. What is the Uncommon Life? It is when you look for profit…in the pain; blessings hidden in the battle;…and finding the Presence of God to be consistently accessible. This remarkable study will help you rename your life experiences…and magnify the pages of victory..!
1. Identify, Accept And Celebrate Your Divine Distinction From Others. “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men,” (Proverbs 18:16). “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak,” (Jeremiah 1:4-7). “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly,” (John 10:10). “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost,” (Luke 19:10). 2. Establish Clear, Personal, Passionate Goals. “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it,” (Habakkuk 2:2). “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace,” (Luke 14:28-32). 3. Eliminate The Influence of Discouragers. “And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet. And as the ark of the Lord WCPL-157
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came into the city of David, Michal Saul’s daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart. And I will yet be more vile than thus, and will be base in mine own sight: and of the maidservants which thou hast spoken of, of them shall I be had in honour. Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death,” (2 Samuel 6:14-16, 22-23). “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment,” (Matthew 22:37-38). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7).
4. Extract The Hidden Secrets Disguised In Adversity. “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose,” (Romans 8:28). “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive,” (Genesis 50:20). “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee,” (Isaiah 43:2). “And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. And he went up from thence to Beersheba. And the Lord appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for My servant Abraham’s sake,” (Genesis 26:22-24).
5. Discern The Limitations And Divine Role of Every Relationship In Your Life. “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we,” (Numbers 13:30-31). “Two - 201 -
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are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends,” (John 15:13).
6. Establish A Personal Relationship With The Holy Spirit. “And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him: but ye know Him; for He dwelleth with you, and shall be in you,” (John 14:16-17). “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come,” (John 16:13). “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams,” (Acts 2:17). “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord,” (Isaiah 11:2). “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me,” (Isaiah 61:1). 7. Learn The Art of Celebration. “And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and His servant Moses. Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea,” (Exodus 14:31-15:1). “And David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting, and with the sound of the trumpet,” (2 Samuel 6:14-15). “Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: bring an offering, and come before Him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,” (1 Chronicles 16:29). “And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God,” (Ecclesiastes 3:13).
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7 STEPS TO BECOMING AN UNCOMMON LEADER Leadership Is Influence. Effective leadership will require a passion for your Mission, a deep caring for people and the willingness to reward those who honor you. The Bible is a revelation of Wisdom for Leadership. This study can help you develop the skills and attitude of a successful leader, in your home or on your job..!
1. Know Yourself, Your Weaknesses And Changing Needs. “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery,” (1 Timothy 4:14). “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands,” (2 Timothy 1:6). “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus,” (Philemon 6). “Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called…let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God,” (1 Corinthians 7:20, 24). “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5).
2. Silently Discern The Character, Persuasions And Unspoken Agendas of Those Around You. “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” (2 Corinthians 6:14). “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them,” (Ephesians 5:11). “If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth,” (1 John 1:6). “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33).
3. Invest Quality Time In Training Those Who Passionately Pursue Your Counsel. “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, WCPL-166
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and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me. When she saw that she was stedfastly minded to go with her, then she left speaking unto her,” (Ruth 1:16-18). “And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so,” (2 Kings 2:9-10). “And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed Him,” (Matthew 4:19-20).“…he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen,” (Genesis 14:14).
4. Enter Every Conversation And Environment As A Lifetime Learner. “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow,” (Isaiah 1:17). “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” (2 Timothy 2:15). “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels,” (Proverbs 1:5). “Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning,” (Proverbs 9:9).
5. Master The Art of Asking The Unexpected Question…Relentlessly. “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father Which is in Heaven give good things to them that ask Him?” (Matthew 7:7-8, 11). “…yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts,” (James 4:2-3). “Then Zedekiah the king sent, and took Jeremiah the prophet unto him into the third entry that is in the house of the Lord: and the king said unto Jeremiah, I will ask thee a thing; hide nothing from me,” (Jeremiah 38:14). “And Solomon told her all her questions: there was not any thing hid from the king, which he told her not,” (1 Kings 10:3). “And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (Acts 16:30). “Then answered the Lord unto Job out of the whirlwind, and said, - 204 -
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Gird up thy loins now like a man: I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto Me,” (Job 40:6-7).
6. Consistently Reward Those Who Demonstrate Honor And True Trust. “…know them which labour among you,” (1 Thessalonians 5:12). “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour,” (Romans 13:7). “But exhort one another daily…,” (Hebrews 3:13).
7. Listen Constantly To The Inner Whispers of The Holy Spirit. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me,” (John 10:27). “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all His commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).
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7 QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF DURING A CRISIS Questions Host Answers On Earth. Your questions reveal passion, caring and humility. Crisis is an invitation to change. Every Crisis Can Be Dismantled With The Right Questions. This study will turn every crisis into a triumph..!
1. What Past Decisions Did I Make That Created This Present Crisis? “…the curse causeless shall not come,” (Proverbs 26:2). “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider,” (Ecclesiastes 7:14). “…whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap,” (Galatians 6:7). “Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee,” (Jeremiah 4:18).
2. Does My Present Pursuit of Qualified Counsel Reveal A True Passion And Concern For A Godly Solution? “Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory,” (Psalm 73:24). “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established,” (Proverbs 15:22). “Woe to the rebellious children, saith the Lord, that take counsel, but not of Me,” (Isaiah 30:1). “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” (Matthew 7:7). “…yet ye have not, because ye ask not,” (James 4:2).
3. Have I Accepted The Personal Responsibility To Solve This Crisis? “And David spake unto the Lord when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned , and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let Thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father’s house,” (2 Samuel 24:17). “Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred,” (Job 6:24). “And be it indeed that I have erred, mine error remaineth with myself,” (Job 19:4). “And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and before thee,”(Luke 15:17-18). WCPL-174
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4. What Is The Simplest Way To Resolve And End This Crisis Swiftly…At The Lowest Cost of Time, Money And Energy? “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men,” (Romans 12:18).“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger,” (Proverbs 15:1). “Who so keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles,” (Proverbs 21:23). “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God,” (Matthew 5:9). “Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right,” (Proverbs 16:13). “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones,” (Proverbs 16:24). “And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them,” (Isaiah 42:16).
5. What Are The Eventual And Possible Consequences If I Refuse To Confront And Settle My Crisis? “But if ye refuse and
rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it,” (Isaiah 1:20). “And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown,” (Jonah 3:4). “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14).
6. What Would The Smartest Man On Earth Do To Settle This Crisis? “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free,” (Ephesians 6:8). “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise,” (Luke 6:31). “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before,” (Job 42:10). “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife,” (Proverbs 20:3). “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “If it be possible, as much as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men,” (Romans 12:18). “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work,” (James 3:16). “Casting all your care on Him; for He careth for you,” (1 Peter 5:7). “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting get - 207 -
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understanding,” (Proverbs 4:7).
7. What Are The Opportunities, Knowledge And Ideas Hidden In This Crisis? “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive,” (Genesis 50:20). “It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Thy statutes,” (Psalm 119:71). “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee,” (Isaiah 43:2). “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief,” (Proverbs 24:16). “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me,” (Psalm 23:4). “For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion: in the secret of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me up upon a rock,” (Psalm 27:5). “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose,” (Romans 8:28).
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7 INGREDIENTS IN THE PROSPERITY FORMULA Money Is Not A Miracle. Money Is Simply A Reward For Solving A Problem. The problem you solve determines the flow of money into your life. When you excel in your present Assignment, you birth Favor with others. Favor is always the birthplace for Financial Increase. This Study will change your life..! 1. Persuasion. You must fully believe that God wants to bless you financially. “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give good things to them that ask Him?” (Matthew 7:11). “…money answereth all things,” (Ecclesiastes 10:19). “…no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly,” (Psalm 84:11). “Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, Which hath pleasure in the prosperity of His servant,” (Psalm 35:27). “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth,” (3 John 2). (See 1 Timothy 5:8, 17-18.) 2. Problem-Solving. The Problem You Solve Determines The Reward You Receive. “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men,” (Proverbs 18:16). “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29). “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame,” (Proverbs 10:45). 3. Decisions. Decisions Decide Wealth…Stress…Joy. “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful,” (Psalm 1:1). “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,” (Proverbs 3:5-6). “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there WCPL-175
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is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh,” (Galatians 5:16). 4. Honor. Honor Is The Seed For Access. Every sin is a sin of dishonor. “…and before honour is humility,” (Proverbs 15:33). “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king,” (1 Peter 2:17). “And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of Heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all,” (Genesis 14:18-20). “And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said,” (Genesis 18:2-5). 5. Goals. Your goals choose your friends…mentors…and focus. “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old,” (Isaiah 43:18). “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables , that he may run that readeth it,” (Habakkuk 2:2). “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth conditions of peace,” (Luke 14:2832). 6. Mentorship. “Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the Lord,” (2 Kings 17:28). “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in - 210 -
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the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,” (Acts 20:20). 7. The Seed. Something You Have Been Given Will Create Anything Else God Has Promised You. “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good,” (Ecclesiastes 11:1, 6). “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again,” (Luke 6:38). “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully,” (2 Corinthians 9:6).
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7 WAYS EVERY MAN CAN SHOW HONOR TO HIS FAMILY Wisdom Is The Recognition of Difference (Proverbs 4:7). Honor Is The Rewarding of Difference. The Scriptures instruct us to sow the Seed of Honor into every Relationship Circle in our life. Marriage and Family are compared with Christ and the Church. The different levels of Honor…the different methods of showing Honor…will depend on who you decide to Honor. This could be the revelation of your lifetime..! 1. Create An Environment of Safety. “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling,” (Psalm 91:10). “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,” (Ephesians 6:4).
2. Show Honor In Tone And Deference…When Others Are Present. “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king,” (1 Peter 2:17). “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered,” (1 Peter 3:7).
3. Become Knowledgeable of Their Personal Preferences And Unique Needs. “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality,” (Romans 12:13). “But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate,” (Titus 1:8). “Use hospitality one to another without grudging,” (1 Peter 4:9). “I am full, having received,” (Philippians 4:18).
4. Invest Total Focus In Every Conversation By Being Attentive, Caring And Making Your Questions Purposeful. Countenance shows your depth of caring. The focus of your conversation reveals how attentive you are to their immediate needs and interest. True caring births discerning. Right Words Guarantee Divine Reward. “…to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God,” (Psalm 50:23). Silence Can Be A Golden Seed. “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,” (Ephesians 4:22). “Only let your conversation be as it WCPL-176
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becometh the gospel of Christ,” (Philippians 1:27). “But as He Which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation,” (1 Peter 1:15). Conversation Reveals Your Wisdom. “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of Wisdom,” (James 3:13).
5. Establish Short Daily Mentorship Sessions Where You Impart Your Persuasions From Your Life Experiences. “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples,” (Luke 11:1). “Then one of the priests…taught them how they should fear the Lord,” (2 Kings 17:28).
6. Create Celebrations And Memories of Your Kindness, Mercy And Forgiveness. “…for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength,” (Nehemiah 8:10). “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy,” (Matthew 5:7). “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you,” (Ephesians 4:32).
7. Create A Morning Family Altar Where Your Family Can Hear You Pray Over Their Life. “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” (James 5:16). “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ,” (Galatians 6:2). “…And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” (Galatians 6:9).
Wisdom Is The Recognition of Difference (Proverbs 4:7). Honor Is The Rewarding of Difference. The Scriptures Instruct Us To Sow The Seed of Honor Into Every Relationship Circle In Our Life. Marriage And Family Are Compared With Christ And The Church. The Different Levels of Honor…The Different Methods of Showing Honor…Will Depend On Who You Decide To Honor. This Could Be The Revelation of Your Lifetime..!
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7 THINGS THAT MATTER TO A WOMAN A Woman Is A Precious Treasure In The Eyes of God And Man. When God saw the emptiness of man, He sculptured carefully the heart and voice of the woman he needed. Every man’s future is decided by one thing: the quality of the woman he trusts. Every husband knows that his wife is the focus of his life and his greatest investment. The Uncommon Man…studies carefully the needs and desires of the woman he protects and loves. This study will make a major, a dominant difference in your relationship with your wife..! 1. Your Decisiveness. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1). “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ,” (Philippians 1:6). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world,” (1 John 4:4). 2. Your Kindness. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind,” (1 Corinthians 13:4). “But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience,…by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,” (2 Corinthians 6:4, 6). “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you,” (Ephesians 4:32). “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering,” (Colossians 3:11-12). 3. Your Integrity. “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him,” (Proverbs 20:7). “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1).“Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips,” (Proverbs 24:28).
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4. Your Listening. “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise,” (Proverbs 10:19). “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,” (James 1:19). “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches,” (Revelation 2:7). 5. Your Approval. “But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes,” (2 Timothy 2:23). “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain,” (Titus 3:9). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). 6. Your Financial Security. “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day,” (Deuteronomy 8:18). “For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table,” (Psalm 128:2-3). “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever,” (Psalm 112:1-3). “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel,” (1 Timothy 5:8). 7. Your Spiritual Leadership. “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which He hath spoken of him,” (Genesis 18:19). “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and He is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing,” (Ephesians 5:22-24). “One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity,” (1 Timothy 3:4). “To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed,” (Titus 2:5). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Things That Matter To A Woman (CD/WCPL-186/$10 plus includes free book)
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THE 7 HIDDEN LAWS OF BUSINESS The Bible Is A Book About Doing Business On The Earth...With God And With Man. Business is solving a problem for someone for an agreed financial reward. Your success in business is guaranteed when you honor these 7 hidden laws that produce favor, recognition and productivity. Are you longing to start your own business? Are you struggling to create recognition and credibility in a competitive world? Your business life will change within 30 days as you apply these explosive secrets in your present environment..! 1. The Law of Need. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29).“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou,” (Genesis 41:38-40).“The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king’s matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean. And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh. Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation,”(Daniel 2:10-11, 25). 2. The Law of Passion. “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “Not slothful in business,” (Romans 12:11). “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith,” (2 Timothy 4:7). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “And He said unto them, How is it that ye sought Me? wist ye not that I must be about My Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49). 3. The Law of Difference. “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God WCPL-198
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gave the increase,” (1 Corinthians 3:6). “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of Wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues,” (1 Corinthians 12:4-10). “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers,” (Ephesians 4:11). “And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? But covet earnestly the best gifts,” (1 Corinthians 12:28-31). 4. The Law of Focus. “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest,” (Joshua 1:7). “Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost,” (Romans 15:15-16). 5. The Law of Partnership. “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9, 12). “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the - 217 -
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windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts. And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts,” (Malachi 3:10-12). 6. The Law of Change. “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert,” (Isaiah 43:19). “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new,” (2 Corinthians 5:17). 7. The Law of Trust. “A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent,” (Proverbs 28:20). “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful,” (1 Corinthians 4:2).
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7 DECISIONS THAT DECIDE YOUR WEALTH Decisions Decide Wealth. God expects productivity and increase. At Creation, He instructed every living creature to multiply. God created money for man to use to supply his needs and fulfill his dreams and goals. God wants you to reap the benefits of money and sow it into His kingdom to fulfill His Great Commission. In this study, you will learn some persuasions about Wealth. This teaching will correct any distorted views you may have regarding money. Get ready to make good decisions about Wealth..!
1. Your Decision To Develop A Full Persuasion That Financial Prosperity Is In The Perfect Will of God. “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth,” (3 John 2). “For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly,” (Psalm 84:11). “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever,” (Psalm 112:1-3).
2. Your Decision To Embrace Your Assignment And Excel In It. “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5). “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it,” (Proverbs 3:27).“A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men,” (Proverbs 18:16). “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations… for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak,” (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 7).“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father,” (John 14:12). “Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth WCPL-288
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fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it you,” (John 15:16).
3. Your Decision To Enter Every Environment As A Learner And Customize Your Information-World. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” (2 Timothy 2:15). “Shew me Thy ways, O Lord; teach me Thy paths. Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day,” (Psalm 25:45). “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus,” (2 Timothy 3:14-15). “Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee...And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do,” (Exodus 18:19-20).
4. Your Decision To Discern The Potential And Limitations of Every Relationship. “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful,” (Psalm 1:1). “...the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul...Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul,” (1 Samuel 18:1, 3). “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity,” (Proverbs 17:17). “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them,” (Romans 16:17). “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness,” (2 Corinthians 6:14).
5. Your Decision To Honor The Scriptural Chain of Authority. “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you,” (Hebrews 13:17). “And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues,” (1 Corinthians 12:28). “Let every soul be subject unto - 220 -
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the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God,” (Romans 13:1). “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble,” (1 Peter 5:5).
6. Your Decision To Identify Hidden Opportunities, Knowledge And Ideas Hidden In Every Adversarial Crisis. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing,” (James 1:24). “And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong,” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us,” (2 Corinthians 4:7).
7. Your Decision To Honor The Whispers of The Holy Spirit In Every Moment of Uncommon Faith. “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you,”(John 14:26). “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth,” (John 16:13). “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit,” (Galatians 5:16). “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot,” (Acts 8:29). “Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee,” (1 Kings 17:9).
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7 QUESTIONS EVERY MAN SHOULD ASK HIMSELF The Most Powerful Thing On Earth Is…A Question. Questions reveal passion…trust…focus. The difference in seasons is the question you are willing to ask. In this startling and unforgettable study, Dr. Mike Murdock reveals the hidden secret to all…Uncommon Success! You will never be the same..! 1. Whose Joy Really Matters The Most To You? “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality,” (Romans 12:13). “But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate,” (Titus 1:8). “Use hospitality one to another without grudging,” (1 Peter 4:9).
2. What Person Around You Struggles The Hardest To Please You And Carry Out Your Instructions? “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,” (1 Thessalonians 5:12). “I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience,” (Revelation 2:2).
3. What Opportunities Have Been Given To You To Solve Problems For The Person Willing To Reward You? “And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand,” (Genesis 39:4). “And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it,” (Genesis 39:22). “And he asked Pharaoh’s officers that were with him in the ward of his lord’s house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day? And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you,” (Genesis 40:7-8).“And there was there with us a young man, an Hebrew, servant to the captain of the guard; and we told him, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each man according to his dream he did interpret,” (Genesis 41:12). “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it. And Joseph answered Pharaoh, WCPL-223
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saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace,” (Genesis 41:15-16).
4. How Do You Reward The Person Most Attentive To Following Your Instructions? “The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust,” (Ruth 2:12). “…to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward,” (Proverbs 11:18). “Give every man according as his work shall be,” (Revelation 22:12).
5. What Have You Decided Should Be The Legacy of Your Life? “Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her,” (Matthew 26:13). “Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God,” (Acts 10:4). “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord,” (1 Corinthians 15:58).“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,” (Colossians 1:10).“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ,” (Colossians 3:23-24).
6. Who Are The Three People Living Now Whose Future You Want To Create? “A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels,” (Proverbs 1:5). “Then one of the priests whom they had carried away from Samaria came and dwelt in Bethel, and taught them how they should fear the Lord,” (2 Kings 17:28). “And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of His disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples,” (Luke 11:1). “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,” (Acts 20:20).
7. How Have You Chosen To Honor The People Who Have Imparted The Most To Your Life? “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine,” (1 Timothy 5:17). “And Elijah said unto him, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the Lord hath sent me to Jordan. And he said, As the Lord liveth, and as - 223 -
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thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee,” (2 Kings 2:6). “And He turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest Me no water for My feet: but she hath washed My feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss My feet. My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed My feet with ointment. Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little,” (Luke 7:44-47).
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7 RITUALS OF HONOR THAT GUARANTEE THE FAVOR OF GOD Wisdom Is The Ability To Discern Difference. Honor Is The Willingness To Celebrate And Reward Difference. If You Succeed...It Will Be Because of Someone You Chose To Honor. If You Fail...It Will Be Because of Someone You Chose To Dishonor. Every sin is a sin of dishonor. God spoke 10 Commandments: 4 were to honor God and 6 referred to honoring People. Ritual…is a habit or ceremony of something you do daily to convey honor or birth a change. This study will unlock the Future you have dreamed about..! 1. The Ritual of Reading The Bible Daily. “The entrance of Thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple,” (Psalm 119:130). “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” (2 Timothy 2:15). 2. The Ritual of Listening To The Word of God. “And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me,” (Daniel 10:19). “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God,” (Romans 10:17).
3. The Ritual of Studying Wisdom Daily For Personal Mentorship. “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding,” (Proverbs 4:7). “Keep therefore and do them; for this is your Wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people,” (Deuteronomy 4:6). 4. The Ritual of Church Attendance. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching,” (Hebrews 10:25). “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord,” (Psalm 122:1). “One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple,” (Psalm 27:4). “And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up: and, as His custom was, WCPL-235
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He went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read,” (Luke 4:16). 5. The Ritual of Singing And Worship. “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations,” (Psalm 100:1-2, 4-5). 6. The Ritual of Entering The Secret Place Daily. “And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the Lord God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it,” (1 Chronicles 15:12). “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore,” (Psalm 16:11). “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed,” (Mark 1:35). “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty,” (Psalm 91:1). “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father Which is in secret; and thy Father Which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly,” (Matthew 6:6). 7. The Ritual of Tithing…From Every Paycheck. “And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord. And concerning the tithe of the herd, or of the flock, even of whatsoever passeth under the rod, the tenth shall be holy unto the Lord,” (Leviticus 27:30, 32). “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it,” (Malachi 3:10). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Rituals of Honor That Guarantee The Favor of God (CD/WCPL-235/$10 plus includes free book)
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THE 7 LAWS OF WEALTH When You Solve A Problem, You Schedule A Reward. The whole kingdom works by the Law of Reward. Everything on earth in God’s universe works by the Law of Reward. Your Rewards In Life Are Determined By The Kinds of Problems You Are Willing To Solve For Others. In this study you will learn the hidden secrets to total Financial Freedom..! 1. The Law of Belief. “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth,” (Mark 9:23). “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them,” (Mark 11:24). “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him,” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. The Law of Focus. “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest,” (Joshua 1:7). “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God,” (Luke 9:62). “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). 3. The Law of Difference. “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all,” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,” (Romans 12:4-6). “And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in Wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship, To devise cunning works, to WCPL-240
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work in gold, and in silver, and in brass, And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship,” (Exodus 31:3-5). “Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him,” (1 Samuel 16:18). “Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all Wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans,” (Daniel 1:4). 4. The Law of Relationship. “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother,” (Proverbs 18:24). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His name,” (Malachi 3:16). “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends,” (John 15:13). 5. The Law of The Mind. “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established,” (Proverbs 16:3). “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,” (Romans 8:6). “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God,” (Romans 12:2). “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind,” (Ephesians 4:23). “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things,” (Philippians 4:8). “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put My laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to Me a people,” (Hebrews 8:10). 6. The Law of Honor. “…before honour is humility,” (Proverbs 15:33). “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, - 228 -
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righteousness, and honour,” (Proverbs 21:21). “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life,” (Proverbs 22:4). “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king,” (1 Peter 2:17). “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee,” (Exodus 20:12). “Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness,” (Proverbs 20:20). 7. The Law of Obedience. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “If they obey and serve Him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures,” (Job 36:11). “…the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).
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WHAT TO DO...WHEN YOUR HOME IS FALLING APART Your Home-Life Is The Focus of Demonic Activity And Strategy. Homes are crumbling...all around us. Your greatest investment...is your own Mind. Your second greatest investment...is your Family Relationships. This Wisdom Study will help you change your Home-World. Swiftly..!
1. Treasure Your Home-Life As Your Most Magnificent Asset And Investment. “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband,” (Ephesians 5:31-33). “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel,” (1 Timothy 5:8). “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward,” (Psalm 127:3). “Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate,” (Psalm 127:5). “Through Wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established,” (Proverbs 24:3). “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table,” (Psalm 128:3).
2. Never Forget That Your Home Has An Invisible Enemy. “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand,” (Mark 3:25). “A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends,” (Proverbs 16:28). “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places,” (Ephesians 6:12). “(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds),” (2 Corinthians 10:4).
3. Remember That You Are The Gardener In Your Garden of Love. “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and WCPL-153
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admonition of the Lord,” (Ephesians 6:4).
4. Make Your Home A Recovery Center.
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones,” (Proverbs 16:24). “Then saith He to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home,” (John 19:27). 5. Learn How To Become A Spiritual Leader. “He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart,” (Proverbs 11:29). “And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children,” (Isaiah 54:13). “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which He hath spoken of him,” (Genesis 18:19).
6. Embrace Your Home As Your Personal Ministry Headquarters. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:2).
7. Sculpture Your Palace Environment Through The Kingly Anointing. “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore,” (Psalm 16:11). “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name,” (Psalm 100:4). “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My words: and My Father will love him, and We will come unto him, and make Our abode with him,” (John 14:23). “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1).
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7 THINGS I WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY IF I COULD BEGIN MY MINISTRY OVER AGAIN Over 43 Years of Global Ministry Creates Innumerable Experiences, Relationships And Discoveries. Mistakes can be avoided…dreams achieved quickly…through uncommon mentorship secrets. In this once-in-a-lifetime impartation, Dr. Mike Murdock reveals golden secrets for effective and enduring ministry. His frankness and honesty will reveal hidden keys that can unlock your future.
1. I Would Invest Four Years As A Personal Assistant And Protégé To A Proven Mentor. “And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” (Matthew 4:19). “And one of the king of Israel’s servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah,” (2 Kings 3:11). “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also,” (2 Timothy 2:1-2).
2. I Would Discern And Master The Dominant And Distinctive Theme of My Ministry. “Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called,” (1 Corinthians 7:20). “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound,” (Isaiah 61:1). “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5).
3. I Would Provide My Friends And Partners A Consistent Newsletter. Information Creates Confidence. “And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua,” (Exodus 17:14). “Declare ye among the nations, and publish, and set up a standard; publish, and conceal not,” (Jeremiah 50:2). “Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever,” (Isaiah 30:8).
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Accessing knowledge swiftly brings dramatic improvements. “I Wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions,” (Proverbs 8:12).
5. I Would Treasure And Train The Partnership Circle Who Showed Support And Appreciation For My Vision. “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,” (Philippians 1:3-4). “I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that keep Thy precepts,” (Psalm 119:63). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). “For we are labourers together with God,” (1 Corinthians 3:9). “And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,” (1 Thessalonians 5:12). “For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity…I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God,” (Philippians 4:16, 18).
6. I Would Invest Time In Creating Training Videos For My Team. “And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ,” (Acts 5:42). “And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained servants, born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued them unto Dan,” (Genesis 14:14). “And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men. These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel,” (1 Samuel 22:2; 1 Chronicles 11:10). 7. I Would Write A One Page Devotional Daily. “Thus speaketh the Lord God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book,” (Jeremiah 30:2). “And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full,” (1 John 1:4). “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer,” (Psalm 45:1). “Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!” (Job 19:23-24). “And He said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful,” (Revelation 21:5). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Things I Would Do Differently If I Could Begin My Ministry Over Again (CD/SOML-08/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 KINDS OF PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS FAIL Every Failure Should Be Examined For Hidden Secrets. Failure Is The Seed For Humility. Humility Births A Willingness To Listen To Others. In this intriguing study, you will be able to find swiftly any missing ingredient in your present Success Equation. Thousands have leaped from the ashes of failure to Uncommon Success because of this revelation..! 1. The Unpersuaded. “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we,” (Numbers 13:30-31). “He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness,” (Romans 4:20-22). “And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son, in all the way that ye went, until ye came into this place. Yet in this thing ye did not believe the Lord your God,” (Deuteronomy 1:31-32). 2. The Undecided. “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways,” (James 1:8). “I call Heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live,” (Deuteronomy 30:19). “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,” (Joshua 24:15). 3. The Unfocused. “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success,” (Joshua 1:7-8). “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, WCPL-06
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trusting in the Lord,” (Psalm 112:7). “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). 4. The Unteachable. “Understand therefore, that the Lord thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people,” (Deuteronomy 9:6). “Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye,” (Acts 7:51). “But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart…and your sins have withholden good things from you,” (Jeremiah 5:23, 25). “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored,” (Proverbs 13:18). 5. The Unthankful. “And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger,” (Luke 17:17-18). “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name,” (Psalm 100:4). “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened,” (Romans 1:21). “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful,” (Colossians 3:15). 6. The Non-Reacher. “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!” (Matthew 23:37). “...ye have not, because ye ask not,” (James 4:2). “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened,” (Matthew 7:7-8). 7. The Disrespectful. “Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness,” (Proverbs 20:20). “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble,” (1 Peter 5:5). “The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to - 235 -
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obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it,” (Proverbs 30:17). “And the man that will do presumptuously, and will not hearken unto the priest that standeth to minister there before the Lord thy God, or unto the judge, even that man shall die: and thou shalt put away the evil from Israel,” (Deuteronomy 17:12). “And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them,” (2 Kings 2:23-24). “A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? Ye offer polluted bread upon mine altar; and ye say, Wherein have we polluted thee? In that ye say, The table of the Lord is contemptible,” (Malachi 1:6-7).
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THE LAW OF PROTOCOL AND THE REWARD IT CREATES Protocol Will Take You Further Than Genius. Intelligence is from God. Protocol is your choice. Genius is ability. Protocol is an attitude. Protocol Is The Acceptable And Appropriate Conduct In A Specific Environment…the right and correct way you should act in a given environment. Ignored protocol can destroy Favor and lifetime relationships. This study will eliminate many seasons of pain in your life..!
1. Protocol Is The Acceptable And Appropriate Conduct
In A Specific Environment.
“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things,” (1 Corinthians 13:11). “But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend,” (1 Corinthians 8:9, 13). “And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made Heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways,” (Acts 14:15-16). “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
2. The Holy Spirit Has Established A Protocol For Entering His Presence. “O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with psalms,” (Psalm 95:1-2). “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations,” (Psalm 100:4-5). “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully,” (Psalm 24:3-4).
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Are Part of Spirit Protocol. “Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words,” (Daniel 10:12). “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned,” (Matthew 12:36-37). “Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them,” (Proverbs 8:68). 4. Protocol Is Important In The Presence of Uncommon Leaders. “Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right,” (Proverbs 16:13). “And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite,” (Proverbs 23:2). “Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen,” (Proverbs 25:6-7).
5. Assess An Environment Before You Attempt To Change It or Alter It. “Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbour hath put thee to shame,” (Proverbs 25:8). “How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge,” (1 Corinthians 14:26-29).
6. When You Enter The Comfort Zone of Another, Do Not Introduce Discomfort. “For God is not the Author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints,” (1 Corinthians 14:33). “Let all things be done decently and in order,” (1 Corinthians 14:40). “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men,” (Romans 12:18). “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,” (2 Timothy 2:24). - 238 -
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7. The Purpose of Protocol Is To Document Your Respect For Others. “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh,” (Genesis 41:14). “And I said unto the king, If it please the king, and if thy servant have found favour in thy sight, that thou wouldest send me unto Judah, unto the city of my fathers’ sepulchres, that I may build it…And the king granted me, according to the good hand of my God upon me,” (Nehemiah 2:5, 8). “If I have found favour in the sight of the king, and if it please the king to grant my petition, and to perform my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I shall prepare for them, and I will do to morrow as the king hath said,” (Esther 5:8). “Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request,” (Esther 7:3).
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LEARNING THE ART OF CELEBRATION Celebration Decides What You Remember. Celebration reveals what you Treasure. Celebration is the Proof of Honor. In this incredible study, you will learn how to access and create an environment of energy and excitement in your own life and environment! 1. The Bible Is A Recording of Divine Celebrations. “I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil,” (Psalm 119:162). “I will worship toward Thy holy temple, and praise Thy name for Thy lovingkindness and for Thy truth: for Thou hast magnified thy word above all Thy name,” (Psalm 138:2). “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created,” (Revelation 4:11). “And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by Thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation,” (Revelation 5:9). 2. God Is A Celebrator. “And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good,” (Genesis 1:25). “And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the Lord upon his two shoulders for a memorial,” (Exodus 28:12). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). “And the Lord said unto satan, Hast thou considered My servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst Me against him, to destroy him without cause,” (Job 2:3). 3. Celebration Is An Attitude. “O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together,” (Psalm 34:3). “And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,” (Luke 1:46). “My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord,” (Psalm 104:34).
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Life. “Hearken unto Me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by Me from the belly, which are carried from the womb,” (Isaiah 46:3). “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5). “But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by Thy name; thou art Mine,” (Isaiah 43:1). “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee,” (Psalm 119:11).
5. Continuously Celebrate Any Blessing God Has Given You. “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to Thy word,” (Luke 1:38). “And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at His feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering...said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole,” (Luke 17:15-17,19). “And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God: And they knew that it was he which sat for alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened unto him,” (Acts 3:810).
6. Celebrate The People God Has Brought Into Your Life. “And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him,” (Luke 15:20). “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare,” (1Timothy 1:18). “And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus,” (Acts 9:26-27). “And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: Thy people shall be my people, and Thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried: the Lord - 241 -
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do so to me, and more also, if ought but death part thee and me,” (Ruth 1:1617). 7. Make Celebration A Ritual And A Lifestyle. “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord,” (Psalm 122:1). “Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen,” (Psalm 72:18-19). “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you,” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). “And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest,” (Matthew 21:9). “And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but My Father Which is in Heaven,” (Matthew 16:17).
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UNLOCKING THE LAW OF INCREASE Increase Is A Scriptural Command From God To Us. Increase generates pleasure, influence and ability to bless others. The master keys to increase are revealed in the lives of successful achievers both in Scripture and history. This remarkable study reveals the secrets of instant favor, job promotion and financial breakthrough unlike anything you have ever heard..!
1. Increase Is A Permanent Human Desire And Instinct. “And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth,” (Genesis 1:28). “For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the Heavens shall give their dew,” (Zechariah 8:12). “…the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit,” (Leviticus 26:4). “…that it may be well with thee, and that ye may increase mightily, as the Lord God of thy fathers hath promised thee, in the land that floweth with milk and honey,” (Deuteronomy 6:3). “Then shall the earth yield her increase,” (Psalm 67:6). 2. Increase Is The Divine Reward For Obedience. “...I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly,” (John 10:10). “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it,” (Malachi 3:10). “Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him,” (Genesis 26:12). “Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase,” (Job 8:7). “Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side,” (Psalm 71:21). “…God gave the increase,” (1 Corinthians 3:6).
3. Increase Is Expected And Monitored By God Himself. “His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury,” WCPL-19
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(Matthew 25:26-27). “Now in the morning as He returned into the city, He hungered. And when He saw a fig tree in the way, He came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away,” (Matthew 21:18-19). “And Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man,” (Luke 2:52). 4. Increase Is A Scriptural Command. “The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute,” (Proverbs 12:24). “I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee,” (Genesis 17:6). “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God,” (Colossians 1:10). 5. Increase Is The Reward For Performance. “For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more,” (Luke 12:48). “Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine,” (Matthew 25:24-25). “Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities,” (Luke 19:16-19).
6. Increase Comes Through Association And Relationship. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so,” (2 Kings 2:9-10). “The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children,” (Psalm 115:14). “The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as He hath promised you,” (Deuteronomy 1:11). - 244 -
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7. Increase Is Rewarded. “Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents. For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth,” (Matthew 25:28-30). “…to give every man according as his work shall be,” (Revelation 22:12).
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7 QUALITIES OF AN UNCOMMON FATHER The Uncommon Father Knows His Children’s Goals And Dreams. The Uncommon Father does not substitute gifts for Love-talk. The Uncommon Father does not substitute Love-talk for his presence. Every father will see dramatic change within 7 days after receiving this amazing collection of secrets..! 1. The Uncommon Father Creates Memories. “He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind,” (Proverbs 11:29). “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea,” (Matthew 18:6). “…he shall be My son, and I will be his Father,” (1 Chronicles 22:10). “A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother,” (Proverbs 10:1).
2. The Uncommon Father Knows The Seed of Time Will Grow The Harvest of Trust. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it,” (Proverbs 22:6). “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” (Galatians 6:9).
3. The Uncommon Father Is Willing To Confront Problems In His Home. Confrontation Is An Attempt To Preserve A Relationship. “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men,” (Romans 12:18). “Come now, and let us reason together,” (Isaiah 1:18). “Faithful are the wounds of a friend,” (Proverbs 27:6). “One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity,” (1 Timothy 3:4).
4. The Uncommon Father Is Willing To Listen And Express His True Feelings. The Proof of Love Is The Willingness To Listen. “He that speaketh flattery to his friends, even the eyes of his children shall fail,” (Job 17:5). “Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer,” (Proverbs 24:26). “…provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,” (Ephesians 6:4).
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(Philippians 4:6). “God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you,” (1 Samuel 12:23). “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men,” (1 Timothy 2:1). “God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way,” (1 Samuel 12:23).
6. The Uncommon Father Demonstrates Kindness To The Mother of His Children. “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you,” (Ephesians 4:32). “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,” (Proverbs 15:4). “A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” (Proverbs 15:23). “Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table,” (Psalm 128:3). “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it,” (Ephesians 5:25).
7. The Uncommon Father Consistently Brings His Family Into The Presence of God. “Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together,” (Hebrews 10:25). “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord,” (Psalm 122:1). “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth,” (Psalm 127:3-4).
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RENAMING YOUR MOMENTS AND CHANGING YOUR WORLD God Packages Everything In...Moments. Moments are Divine gifts...that must be unwrapped, discerned and named. God saw the crucifixion as the birth of the Christian family, not the end of the Son of God. Your decision to rename your Moments of Crisis...as Moments of Promotion is very important. This study will change your world forever..!
1. Your Decision To Rename Your Moments Will Decide The Quality of Your Life. “And the thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight because of his son. And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called,” (Genesis 21:11-12). “And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His name Jesus: for He shall save His people from their sins,” (Matthew 1:21). “And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez , saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested,” (1 Chronicles 4:9-10). “And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them,” (Jonah 3:4-5). “And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not,” (Jonah 3:10). 2. God Has Authorized Us To Rename Things. “And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof,” (Genesis 2:19). “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof,” (Proverbs 18:21). WCPL-97
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3. A Crisis Moment Is Simply The Birthplace For Change. “But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim. Therefore said he, Take it up to thee. And he put out his hand, and took it,” (2 Kings 6:5-7). “And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha,” (2 Kings 6:15-17).
4. What You Think Is A Conclusion Is Often A Beginning. “And she said, As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse: and, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it, and die. And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son. For thus saith the Lord God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth. And she went and did according to the saying of Elijah: and she, and he, and her house, did eat many days,” (1 Kings 17:12-15). “And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land. And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren. Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the Lord, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other. Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and - 249 -
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pitched his tent toward Sodom. And the Lord said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever. And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered. Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee,” (Genesis 13:7-12, 14-17).
5. Nobody Else Sees What You Have Discerned In The Moment. “And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars,” (Judges 16:25). “And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life,” (Judges 16:29-30). “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If Thou be Christ, save Thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this Man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, to day shalt thou be with Me in paradise,” (Luke 23:39-43). 6. God Often Hides Our Future In Moments of Pain. “And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar. And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father; And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of Heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth - 250 -
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be blessed; Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him,” (Genesis 26:1-4, 12). (See 2 Kings 4:1-7.)
7. What Satan Intends For Evil, God Will Turn It For Good. “And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them,” (Genesis 50:19-21). “And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king’s house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him. And the king’s servants said unto him, Behold, Haman standeth in the court. And the king said, Let him come in. So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken,” (Esther 6:4-10).
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7 THINGS THAT TRUE GREATNESS WILL REQUIRE OF YOU Greatness Is A Choice. Every man contains an invisible passion…to achieve significance, recognition and greatness. It is the Divine Seed within man…that causes him to produce change, discover new Wisdom and build worthwhile relationships. Expectation is a relentless and unending current…that drives man toward his Future. In this fascinating study, you will learn how to unlock the potential hidden deep within you…and change your own environment quicker than you ever dreamed..!
1. Recognition of The Divine Difference That God Created Within You. “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well,” (Psalm 139:14). “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,” (Romans 12:4-6). “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers,” (Ephesians 4:11).
2. The Persuasion That God Can Turn Anything Evil For Your Good. “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive,” (Genesis 50:20). “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before,” (Job 42:10). “The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider Thy testimonies. The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from Thy precepts,” (Psalm 119:95, 110). “But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked device, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows,” (Esther 9:25). “Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession,” (Proverbs 26:27; 28:10). WCPL-131
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3. The Willingness To Pursue Mentorship From Uncommon Achievers. “And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” (Matthew 4:19). “Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in Me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you,” (Philippians 4:9). “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps,” (1 Peter 2:21).
4. Your Passion To Sow Honor Into The Scriptural Chain of Authority. “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine,” (1 Timothy 5:17). “Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men,” (Colossians 3:22-23). “Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth,” (Ephesians 6:2-3).
5. The Willingness To Admit Personal Mistakes And Not Blame Others For The Results of Your Own Decisions. “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with His hand,” (Psalm 37:23-24). “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief,” (Proverbs 24:16). “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool,” (Isaiah 1:18).
6. Your Decision To Continually Analyze The Results of Your Decisions And Efforts. “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase,” (Proverbs 13:11). “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it,” (Isaiah 1:19-20). “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh,” (Galatians 5:16). “Ye have sown much, and bring in little; ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages - 253 -
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earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes. Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Consider your ways,” (Haggai 1:6-7).
7. Your Relentless Pursuit of Personal Integrity Toward God And Others. “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him,” (Proverbs 20:7). “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips,” (Proverbs 24:28). “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men,” (Romans 12:17).
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7 POWERS OF YOUR MIND Your Mind Is The Decision-Maker. Your Mind is the factory for knowledge. It is the storage center. It is the warehouse where you store emotional events and emotional feelings. Your Mind is not you. Your heart…your passion and longing for God…is at war with your Mind. Your Mind is so remarkable that all demonic powers are focused on your Mind. This study will help increase your respect for the Mind..! 1. Your Mind Is Deciding What You Are Feeling. “And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: Which were a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah,” (Genesis 26:34-35). “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee,” (Isaiah 26:3). “And they brought up an evil report of the land which they had searched unto the children of Israel, saying, The land, through which we have gone to search it, is a land that eateth up the inhabitants thereof; and all the people that we saw in it are men of a great stature. And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!” (Numbers 13:32-14:2).
2. Your Mind Continually Seeks Information And Magnifies It. “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you,” (Philippians 4:8-9). “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, WCPL-133
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as the Lord said,” (Joshua 14:12). “And they spake unto all the company of the children of Israel, saying, The land, which we passed through to search it, is an exceeding good land. If the Lord delight in us, then He will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey. Only rebel not ye against the Lord, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the Lord is with us: fear them not,” (Numbers 14:7-9).
3. The Only Way You Can Change Your Life Is Through Your Mind. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God,” (Romans 12:1-2). “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness,” (Ephesians 4:23-24). “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 2:5). 4. Your Mind Affects Your Health. “For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace,” (Romans 8:6). “And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid,” (Mark 5:15). “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth,” (3 John 2).
5. Your Mind Has An Incredible Ability To Gather Information And To See The Difference. “Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth Wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding,” (Proverbs 2:3-6). “But he began to curse and to swear, saying, I know not this man of whom ye speak. And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny Me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept,” (Mark 14:7172). “Then the king answered and said, Give her the living child, and in no wise slay it: she is the mother thereof,” (1 Kings 3:27). “And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the Lord…,” (Judges 6:22). “And Eli perceived that the Lord had called the child,” (1 Samuel 3:8). “And David perceived that the Lord had established him king over Israel,” (2 Samuel 5:12). - 256 -
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“But Jesus perceived their wickedness,” (Matthew 22:18). “But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question,” (Acts 23:6).
6. The Mind Decides What It Believes Through Repetition. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it,” (Proverbs 22:6). “Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of Heaven upon the earth,” (Deuteronomy 11:18-21). “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night,” (Joshua 1:8).
7. God Gave You A Mind To Resize Your Experiences. “Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established,” (Proverbs 16:3). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my Strength, and my Redeemer,” (Psalm 19:14). “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy word. With my whole heart have I sought Thee: O let me not wander from Thy commandments,” (Psalm 119:9-10). “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” (Philippians 3:13). “My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise,” (Psalm 57:7). “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord,” (Psalm 112:7). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Powers of Your Mind (CD/WCPL-133/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 HIDDEN SECRETS IN DEVELOPING THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE Excellence Is The Seed For Recognition. Excellence Is The Bridge To Every Future. Excellence is impossible to hide. This unforgettable revelation will unlock a new hope for your Future, and help launch you to immediate change. You will never be the same..! 1. Excel In Conversation With God. “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord,” (Isaiah 1:18). “And the Lord went His way, as soon as He had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place,” (Genesis 18:33). “And the Lord said unto Moses, Lo, I come unto thee in a thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with thee, and believe thee for ever. And Moses told the words of the people unto the Lord,” (Exodus 19:9). “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,” (Exodus 25:1). “And the Lord said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in My sight, and I know thee by name. And he said, I beseech Thee, shew me Thy glory,” (Exodus 33:17-18).
2. Excel In Communicating Truthfully With People. “Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince,” (Proverbs 17:7). “…a flattering mouth worketh ruin,” (Proverbs 26:28). “But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay,” (Matthew 5:37). “…let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation,” (James 5:12). 3. Excel At Listening. “So Moses hearkened to the voice of his father in law, and did all that he had said,” (Exodus 18:24). “And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you,” (Judges 9:7). “The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding,” (Proverbs 15:31-32). “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise,” (Proverbs 12:15). “Then said Boaz unto Ruth, Hearest thou not, my daughter? Go not to glean in another field, neither go from hence, but abide here fast by my maidens,” (Ruth 2:8). 4. Excel At Discerning The Difference In Moments. “And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. And when they could not come nigh unto Him for the press, they uncovered WCPL-146
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the roof where He was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. When Jesus saw their faith, He said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee,” (Mark 2:3-5). “And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; He calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way,” (Mark 10:47-52). “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched His garment. For she said, If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague,” (Mark 5:25-29). “And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on Him, saying, If thou be Christ, save Thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this Man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with Me in paradise,” (Luke 23:39-43). 5. Excel In Problem-Solving. “And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the Lord was with him, and that the Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand,” (Genesis 39:2-4). “But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his - 259 -
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hand; because the Lord was with him, and that which he did, the Lord made it to prosper,” (Genesis 39:21-23). “And he asked Pharaoh’s officers that were with him in the ward of his lord’s house, saying, Wherefore look ye so sadly to day? And they said unto him, We have dreamed a dream, and there is no interpreter of it. And Joseph said unto them, Do not interpretations belong to God? tell me them, I pray you,” (Genesis 40:7-8). “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it. And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace,” (Genesis 41:15-16). 6. Excel In Presentation. “Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king , she required nothing but what Hegai the king’s chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her. So Esther was taken unto king Ahasuerus into his house royal in the tenth month, which is the month Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign. And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti,” (Esther 2:15-17). “Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but make not thyself known unto the man, until he shall have done eating and drinking. And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do,” (Ruth 3:3-4). “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh,” (Genesis 41:14). 7. Excel At Learning. “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow,” (Isaiah 1:17). “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord,” (Isaiah 11:2). “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” (2 Timothy 2:15). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Hidden Secrets In Developing The Spirit of Excellence (CD/WCPL-146/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 LAWS OF SUCCESS THAT YOU MUST NEVER FORGET Success Is A Place...An Attitude...A Journey...An Opinion...An Experience. Success is a continuous collection of Experiences...that happen daily. Success is any satisfaction realized through the achievement of a worthy goal. This unforgettable study will make a true difference in your life..! 1. The Law of Difference. “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us,” (Romans 12:4-6). “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers. For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,” (Ephesians 5:11-12). “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all,” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5). 2. The Law of Protocol. “Let all things be done decently and in order,” (1 Corinthians 14:40). “And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite,” (Proverbs 23:2). “Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen,” (Proverbs 25:6-7). “Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee,” (Proverbs 25:17). 3. The Law of Focus. “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest,” (Joshua 1:7). “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for WCPL-154
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the kingdom of God,” (Luke 9:62). “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). 4. The Law of Recognition. “Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes,” (Luke 19:42). “Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?” (Mark 8:18). “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches,” (Revelation 2:7).“And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not,” (Genesis 28:16). 5. The Law of Servanthood. “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many,” (Matthew 20:28). “His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord,” (Matthew 25:21). “But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve,” (Luke 22:26). “For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more,” (1 Corinthians 9:19). “But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant,” (Matthew 23:11). 6. The Law of Honor. “…and before honour is humility,” (Proverbs 15:33). “He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour,” (Proverbs 21:21). “By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life,” (Proverbs 22:4). “Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king,” (1 Peter 2:17). “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered,” (1 Peter 3:7). 7. The Law of The Seed. “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). “Cast thy - 262 -
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bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good,” (Ecclesiastes 11:1, 6). “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again,” (Luke 6:38). “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully,” (2 Corinthians 9:6).
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7 SMALL THINGS THAT CREATE GREAT SUCCESS A Small Key Opens A Bank Vault. Small hinges swing big doors. Never despise the power of small things. This subject will light up a world you never dreamed existed..! 1. Written Goals. “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry,” (Habakkuk 2:2-3). “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish,” (Luke 14:28-30). 2. Words. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof,” (Proverbs 18:21). “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body,” (James 3:2). 3. Questions. “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” (Matthew 7:7). “And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions,” (Luke 2:46). “And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house,” (Acts 16:30-31). 4. The Secret Place. “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek Thee: my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is,” (Psalm 63:1). “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, He went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed,” (Mark 1:35). “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty,” (Psalm 91:1). “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in WCPL-155
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secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly,” (Matthew 6:6). “And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God,” (Luke 6:12). 5. Moments. “…no man is sure of life,” (Job 24:22). “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven…for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1,17). “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away,” (James 4:14). “For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water,” (John 5:4). 6. Instructions. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:2). “Observe and hear all these words which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 12:28). “…we keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight,” (1 John 3:22). 7. Listening. “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me,” (John 10:27). “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches,” (Revelation 2:7). “Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears,” (Jeremiah 28:7). “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath,” (James 1:19).
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THE ENEMY WITHIN YOU Something Inside You May Be Deadlier Than Anything Around You. Doubt is the invisible adversary you must confront and defeat...to unleash every Miracle God has promised you. The most dangerous voice in your life is the one that expresses doubt in God’s will…plan for your life. The greatest tragedy of doubt is that it instantly disqualifies you for greatness. This study will unlock the conqueror hidden deep within you..!
1. Doubt Enters Through Hearing Opinions Contradictory To The Word of God. “But though He had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him,” (John 12:37). “So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief,” (Hebrews 3:19). “…they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Therefore many of them believed,” (Acts 17:11-12). “And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts…And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful,” (Mark 4:15, 19).
2. Doubt Enters Through Discussing Memories of Your Personal Failures. “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight,” (Numbers 13:33). “Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak,” (Jeremiah 1:6-7). “And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house,” (Judges 6:15). “And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well. And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 2:14-15; 3:11). WCPL-156
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3. Doubt Enters By Wrong Friendships And Associations Speaking Into Your Life. “And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness,” (Numbers 14:1-2). “Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. They remembered not His hand, nor the day when He delivered them from the enemy,” (Psalm 78:4142). “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33). “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God,” (Hebrews 3:12). “And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief,” (Mark 9:24).
4. Doubt Is Replaced Easily With Faith…In The Presence of God. “And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful,” (Mark 4:16-19).“That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments: And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God,” (Psalm 78:7-8). “To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold, the word of the Lord is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it,” (Jeremiah 6:10). 5. Doubt Is Contagious. “Afterward He appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen Him after He was risen,” (Mark 16:14). “And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief,” (Matthew 13:58). “And He could there do no mighty work, save that He laid His hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. And He marvelled - 267 -
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because of their unbelief,” (Mark 6:5-6).
6. Something You Keep Hearing Is Deciding What You Keep Believing. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God,” (Romans 10:17). “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed,” (James 1:6). “I have set the Lord always before me: because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved,” (Psalm 16:8).“God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved,” (Psalm 46:5). “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved,” (Psalm 55:22). “He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defence; I shall not be greatly moved,” (Psalm 62:2).
7. Doubt Enters By The Absence of Godly Men Speaking Into Your Life. “How then shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher,” (Romans 10:14). “As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. And He suffered no man to follow Him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James,” (Mark 5:36-37). “And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren,” (Luke 22:31-32). “Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief,” (Mark 9:23-24).
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7 HIDDEN INGREDIENTS IN EVERY MIRACLE Discerning Seasons Is Critically Important. Miracles are a major part of my Belief System. My life has been filled with Miracles…from the age of two and one-half years. I feel an urgency to share these principles with you...the 7 hidden ingredients necessary for you to experience a Miracle. The season is about to change in your life..!
1. Reaching. Your Passion For A Miracle Must Be Strong Enough To Reach For It Relentlessly. “And they came to Jericho: and as He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me,” (Mark 10:46-47). “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened,” (Matthew 7:7-8). “If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him?” (Luke 11:11-13). “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched His garment. For she said, If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague,” (Mark 5:25-29).
2. Agreement. You Need A Pleader, A Human Intercessor To Stand In Agreement With You. “And it came to pass, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in the which Lot dwelt,” (Genesis 19:29). “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping WCPL-161
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between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands,” (Acts 12:5-7). “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before Me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none,” (Ezekiel 22:30).
3. Capability. You Must Trust Someone Capable of Working Miracles. “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: Who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him,” (Acts 10:38). “And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible,” (Mark 10:27). “And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem,” (Luke 2:38). “Jesus said unto her, I am the Resurrection, and the Life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live,” (John 11:25). “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly,” (John 10:10). “And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, Which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen,” (Matthew 28:5-6).
4. Self-Confidence. You Must Believe In Your Own Worthiness To Receive A Miracle. “…but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits,” (Daniel 11:32). “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s,” (1 Corinthians 6:20). “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might,” (Ephesians 6:10). “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life,” (John 3:16). “Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by Whose stripes ye were healed,” (1 Peter 2:24).
5. Persuasion. You Must Have Confidence In The Character of God. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him,” (Hebrews 11:6). “God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent: hath He said, and shall He not do it? or hath He spoken, and shall He not make it good,” (Numbers 23:19). “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is - 270 -
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fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore,” (Psalm 16:11). “The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him,” (Lamentations 3:25). “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint,” (Isaiah 40:31).
6. Obedience. You Must Accept And Complete Any Instruction That Authorizes The Release of Your Miracle. “I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world. When He had thus spoken, He spat on the ground, and made clay of the spittle, and He anointed the eyes of the blind man with the clay, And said unto him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing,” (John 9:4-7). “And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean. Then went he down, and dipped himself seven times in Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God: and his flesh came again like unto the flesh of a little child, and he was clean,” (2 Kings 5:10, 14). “And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days. And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets,” (Joshua 6:2-4). (See Joshua 6:15-16, 20.)
7. Expectation. You Must Develop An Environment of Expectation And Obedience. “Save when there shall be no poor among you; for the Lord shall greatly bless thee in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it: Only if thou carefully hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe to do all these commandments which I command thee this day,” (Deuteronomy 15:4-5). “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches,” (Revelation 2:7). “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me,” (John 10:27). “And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper,” (2 Chronicles 26:5). (See Exodus 23:22-23; Malachi 3:10-11.) RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Hidden Ingredients In Every Miracle (CD/WCPL-161/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 MISTAKES THAT DESTROY THE BRIDGE OF ACCESS All Gifts Come Through A Golden Door of Access. You will never be promoted…respected…or valued until somebody sees you. God cannot change your life until He changes who you have access to. The secret of Access can change your world in 7 days..! 1. Disrespect. “And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them,” (2 Kings 2:23-24). “And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house,” (Matthew 13:57). “Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort,” (1 Timothy 6:1-2). 2. Disagreement. “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger,” (Proverbs 15:1). “And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed,” (Acts 28:25). “And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other,” (Acts 15:39). 3. Divisiveness. “Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends,” (Proverbs 6:14, 19; 16:28). “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them,” (Romans 16:17). “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,” (Galatians 5:19-20). WCPL-163
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4. Disappointment. “Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint,” (Proverbs 25:19). “What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes,” (Isaiah 5:4). 5. Disinterest. “His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth,” (Matthew 25:26, 30). “So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of My mouth,” (Revelation 3:16). 6. Disruption. “Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth,” (Proverbs 26:20). “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves,” (Philippians 2:3). “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work,” (James 3:16). 7. Deception. “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you,” (Matthew 24:4). “Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience,” (Ephesians 5:6). “For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision,” (Titus 1:10). “For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known,” (Luke 12:2).
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7 STEPS IN TAKING LEADERSHIP OVER YOUR PRIVATE WORLD Leadership Is Influence. Labor to raise your present to its highest level of excellence. Leadership is influence. Dominate your turf. Your present crisis is intended to keep you skilled. Crisis reveals who you can trust. Crisis gives you an opportunity to rearrange your Private World. Join Dr. Murdock as he helps you identify your Private World; and learn how to receive a special grace and anointing to raise it to its highest level. Your effectiveness could double when you hear this incredible teaching..! 1. Identify Your Difference And Your Strengths. “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost,” (Luke 19:10). “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly,” (John 10:10). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me,” (Luke 4:18). “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations,” (Jeremiah 1:5). 2. Identify Where You Are Most Vulnerable. “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might He increaseth strength,” (Isaiah 40:29). “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day,” (2 Corinthians 4:16). “And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me,” (2 Corinthians 12:9). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). 3. Discern The Sensitivities of Those You Love. “Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith,” (Matthew 6:30). “And He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm,” (Matthew 8:26). “Which when Jesus perceived, He said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no WCPL-170
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bread?” (Matthew 16:8). “But He, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them not: yea, many a time turned He His anger away, and did not stir up all His wrath. For He remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again,” (Psalm 78:38-39). “And He cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak,” (Matthew 26:40-41).
4. Reward Those Who Show True Caring Towards You. “…know them which labour among you,” (1 Thessalonians 5:12). “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour,” (Romans 13:7). “But exhort one another daily,” (Hebrews 3:13). “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it,” (Proverbs 3:27). 5. Identify What Personally Motivates You The Most. “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; He will not fail thee, nor forsake thee,” (Deuteronomy 31:6). “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God,” (1 Samuel 30:6).“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart,” (Psalm 37:4). “In the day when I cried Thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul,” (Psalm 138:3).“I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil,” (Psalm 119:162). “My lips shall utter praise, when Thou hast taught me Thy statutes,” (Psalm 119:171).“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart,” (Psalm 119:111). “My soul fainteth for Thy salvation: but I hope in Thy word,” (Psalm 119:81).
6. Continuously Ask Questions…Internally And Externally. “And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to prove him with hard questions,” (1 Kings 10:1). “And it came to pass, that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. And all that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers,” (Luke 2:46-47). “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye - 275 -
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shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you,” (Matthew 7:7). “…yet ye have not, because ye ask not,” (James 4:2). “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts,” (Psalm 139:23).
7. Become Addicted To The Whispers of The Holy Spirit. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me,” (John 10:27). “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee,” (Exodus 15:26). “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all His commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2).
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7 DECISIONS THAT DETERMINE YOUR PERSONAL SUCCESS All of Your Success Comes Through Wisdom. Your Wisdom determines the quality of your decisions. Everything you want comes through Wisdom and your decisions. The Bible is a book about decisions. There are 7 decisions that you will make that will decide Your Personal Success..!
1. Your Decision To Embrace The Word of God As Infallible And Unfailing. “...for this is your Wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people,” (Deuteronomy 4:6). “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up,” (Deuteronomy 6:7). “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee,” (Psalm 119:11). “Remember the word unto Thy servant, upon which Thou hast caused me to hope,” (Psalm 119:49). “O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day,” (Psalm 119:97). “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path,”(Psalm 119:105). “Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart,” (Psalm 119:111). “Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of Thy righteous judgments endureth for ever,” (Psalm 119:160). “Great peace have they which love Thy law: and nothing shall offend them,” (Psalm 119:165). 2. Your Decision To Become A Lifetime Learner. “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow,” (Isaiah 1:17). “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” (2 Timothy 2:15). “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen,” (2 Peter 3:18).
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sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men,” (1 Peter 2:13, 15). “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble,” (1 Peter 5:5).
4. Your Decision To Excel In Solving Problems For Someone Who Is Trusting You. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:1, 29). “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm,” (Daniel 6:3).
5. Your Decision To Identify The Divine Role of Every Relationship. “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ,” (1 Corinthians 12:12). “That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular,” (1 Corinthians 12:25-27). “For we are members of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones,” (Ephesians 5:30).
6. Your Decision To Pursue Mentorship From Uncommon Financial Achievers. “Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety,” (Proverbs 11:14). “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house,” (Acts 20:20).
7. Your Decision To Make The Holy Spirit Your Lifetime Counselor. “In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths,” (Proverbs 3:6). “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left,” (Isaiah 30:21). “Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come,” (John 16:13). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Decisions That Determine Your Personal Success (CD/WCPL-173/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 MASTER KEYS TO DEVELOPING YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE Self-Confidence Is Faith In Your Difference. Self-confidence is the inner persuasion that you can accomplish the goal you have established. It creates an aura of enthusiasm, hope and expectation in your environment. Your self-confidence weakens an adversary, attracts right people, and decides every Success. The remarkable steps in this study will unleash explosive strength to climb any mountain you are facing..!
1. Recognize That Self-Doubt Creates Tragedies And Loss. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a Rewarder of them that diligently seek Him,” (Hebrews 11:6). “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief,... So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief,” (Hebrews 3:12, 19). “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed,” (James 1:6). The story of the Israelites reveals that a Seed of Personal Doubt can produce forty years of heartache and pain.
2. Your Personal Self-Confidence Is The Inner Persuasion That Your Divine Difference Is The Seed For Any Dream You Are Pursuing. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world,” (1 John 4:4). Something Within You Decides What Weakens Around You.
3. Enter Every Environment And Conversation As A Lifetime Learner. “I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well,” (Psalm 139:14). “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men,” (Proverbs 18:16). “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?” (Amos 3:3). “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour,” (Ecclesiastes 4:9). (Matthew 25:29; James 1:17.)
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In Word, Conduct or Integrity. Your Self-Confidence Is Decided By Your Self-Talk And What Others Have Chosen To Celebrate In You. Relationships matter. “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned,” (Matthew 12:37). “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” (Proverbs 18:21). “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His name,” (Malachi 3:16). “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33).
5. Stay In The Center of Your Expertise, Anointing And Training. “...but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits,” (Daniel 11:32). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me,” (1 Samuel 17:34-35).
6. Swiftly Admit Mistakes And You Will Quickly Discern The Solution. “The Lord, before whom I walk, will send His angel with thee, and prosper thy way,” (Genesis 24:40). “Only be thou strong and very courageous...that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night...thou shalt have good success,” (Joshua 1:7-8).
7. Continuously Honor The Inner Mentorship Voice of The Holy Spirit. Making Adjustments As He Directs. “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1). “It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man,” (Psalm 118:8). “For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken,” (Proverbs 3:26). “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world,” (1 John 4:4).
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7 SMALL CHANGES THAT CREATE BIG REWARDS IN YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE God Loves Small. Small Acorns. Seeds…That Create An Entire Forest. A single word of confession…birthed eternal life for the thief hanging next to Jesus. Never despise small things. God uses small things…to disqualify the prideful who trivialize the common things. Your life will never be the same after hearing this eternal principle: everything Great begins small.
1. Embrace The Word of God As Your Personal Financial Encyclopedia. “If ye walk in My statutes, and keep My commandments, and do them; Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit,” (Leviticus 26:34). “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all His commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2). “Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and His testimonies, and His statutes, which He hath commanded thee. And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers,” (Deuteronomy 6:17-18). “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish his covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day,” (Deuteronomy 8:18).
2. Take Full Responsibility For Your Present Financial State, Lifestyle And Decision-Making. “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds,” (Proverbs 27:23). “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much,” (Luke 16:10). “And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities,” (Luke 19:17). WCPL-203
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3. Make Other People Accountable For Their Financial Decisions. “But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it,” (Isaiah 1:20). “He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth,” (Proverbs 10:17). “Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction: but he that regardeth reproof shall be honoured,” (Proverbs 13:18). 4. Reassess Your Assignment And The Center of It. “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak,” (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 7). “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men,” (Proverbs 18:16). “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me,” (Isaiah 61:1).
5. Make Financial Mentorship A Routine Part of Your Day One Hour A Day. “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so,” (Acts 17:11). “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” (2 Timothy 2:15). “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,” (Proverbs 23:23). “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding,” (Proverbs 4:7).
6. Set Short-Term Achievable Financial Goals And Celebrate Them. “And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry,” (Habakkuk 2:23). “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish,” (Luke 14:28-30). 7. Listen For Problems To Solve Around You. “Whatsoever - 282 -
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thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor Wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest,” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free,” (Ephesians 6:8). “But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?” (1 John 3:17). “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29).
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7 KEYS TO BECOMING A MAN OF EXCELLENCE Excellence Is Quality. Excellence is the Seed for recognition and reward on earth. Becoming is a process and involves time, mentorship and passion. In this remarkable study, you will learn the powerful steps in launching into a new world – the world of excellence..!
1. Define What Your Personal Definition of Excellence Is. “He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit,” (Proverbs 17:27). “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day,” (Proverbs 4:18). “Learn to do well,” (Isaiah 1:17).
2. Study Scriptural Examples of Excellence To Follow. “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm,” (Daniel 6:3). “And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou,” (Genesis 41:38-40).
3. Recognize That Excellence Is Continuously Changing And Requires Continuous Adaptation. “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way,” (1 Corinthians 12:31). “The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me,” (Psalm 138:8).
4. Picture Continuously The Eventual Rewards of Excellence. “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men,” (Proverbs 22:29). “A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent,” (Proverbs 28:20). “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” (Galatians 6:9).
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my lips shall be right things,” (Proverbs 8:6). “And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree,” (Genesis 18:2-4).
6. Decide Who You Admire The Most And Learn From Them. “So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for Wisdom,” (1 Kings 10:23). “Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation,” (Daniel 5:12). 7. Master Excellence In Moments of Aloneness. “Let all things be done decently and in order,” (1 Corinthians 14:40). “…how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9). “…and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall reward thee openly,” (Matthew 6:4).
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7 THINGS THAT SHOULD MATTER TO A MAN Wisdom Is The Recognition of Difference. Honor Is The Reward For Your Difference. The difference in men is what they pursue...protect...and proclaim. Your investment of time and energy reveals what you respect. The Golden Wisdom hidden in these secrets are a must for the man who is Serious in his pursuit of Uncommon Success..! 1. The Presence of God. “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,” (Hebrews 10:31). “Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me,” (Psalm 51:11). “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek Thee: my soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see Thy power and Thy glory, so as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary. Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise Thee,” (Psalm 63:1-3). “But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Thy works,” (Psalm 73:28). 2. Dialogue With The Family. “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate,” (Psalm 127:3, 5). “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand,” (Mark 3:25). “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel,” (1 Timothy 5:8). 3. Recognition of Your Assignment. “A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men,” (Proverbs 18:16). “Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ,” (1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 12). “And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers,” (Ephesians 4:11). 4. Your Self-Confidence. “But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits,” (Daniel 11:32). “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” (Philippians 4:13). “Now therefore give me WCPL-231
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this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said,” (Joshua 14:12). 5. Trustworthy Friendships. “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity,” (Proverbs 17:17). “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother,” (Proverbs 18:24). “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off,” (Proverbs 27:6, 9-10). “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you,” (John 15:13-14). “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them,” (Ephesians 5:11). 6. Your Reputation For Integrity. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for Wisdom and honour,” (Ecclesiastes 10:1). “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven,” (Matthew 5:16). 7. Financial Wisdom. “But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish his covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day,” (Deuteronomy 8:18). “Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of His servant,” (Psalm 35:27). “Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever,” (Psalm 112:1-3). “That I may cause those that love Me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures,” (Proverbs 8:21). “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again,” (Luke 6:38). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Things That Should Matter To A Man (CD/WCPL-231/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 FORCES THAT CREATE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER A Leader Is Anyone Somebody Is Following. A Leader is the one whose influence is accepted and embraced. A Leader is the one who enables others to make decisions. There are 7 forces that decide, create and determine great leadership. Your effectiveness could double when you study this incredible teaching..! 1. The Force of Love. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth,” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8). “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God Whom he hath not seen? And this commandment have we from Him, That he who loveth God love his brother also,” (1 John 4:20-21). “By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another,” (John 13:35). “Simon Peter said unto Him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow Me now; but thou shalt follow Me afterwards. Peter said unto Him, Lord, why cannot I follow Thee now? I will lay down my life for Thy sake. Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for My sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied Me thrice,” (John 13:36-38). 2. The Force of Words. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof,” (Proverbs 18:21). “Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right,” (Proverbs 16:13). “Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones,” (Proverbs 16:24). “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body,” (James 3:2). 3. The Force of Accountability. “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds,” (Proverbs 27:23). “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful,” (1 Corinthians 4:2). “For WCPL-245
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unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more,” (Luke 12:48). 4. The Force of Responsibility. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Ye are the salt of the earth…Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid,” (Matthew 5:13-14). “Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?” (1 Corinthians 5:6). “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners,” (1 Corinthians 15:33). 5. The Force of Adaptation. “Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh,” (Genesis 41:14). “Now when every maid’s turn was come to go in to king Ahasuerus, after that she had been twelve months, according to the manner of the women, (for so were the days of their purifications accomplished, to wit, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet odours, and with other things for the purifying of the women;),” (Esther 2:12). “And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes; Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all Wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans,” (Daniel 1:3-5). “And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore,” (Ruth 2:11). 6. The Force of Obedience. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land,” (Isaiah 1:19). “And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God, to observe and to do all His commandments which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God,” (Deuteronomy 28:1-2). “And hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments,” (1 John 2:3). “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him, because we keep His commandments, and do those - 289 -
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things that are pleasing in His sight,” (1 John 3:22). 7. The Force of Honor. “Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee,” (Deuteronomy 5:16). “Wherefore the Lord God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before Me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour Me I will honour, and they that despise Me shall be lightly esteemed,” (1 Samuel 2:30). “Then Jesus went with them. And when He was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying unto Him, Lord, trouble not Thyself: for I am not worthy that Thou shouldest enter under my roof: Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto Thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard these things, He marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed Him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel,” (Luke 7:6-9).
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7 SURVIVAL SECRETS YOU MUST LEARN Endurance Earns Respect. It greatly diminishes the morale of an adverary. Endurance is a temporary season just before victory. Endurance is a relentless Seed that unlocks the Harvest of a Reward. Every warrior needs to understand this powerful study..! 1. God Is Continuously Evaluating Your Reactions. “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned,” (Matthew 12:36-37). “For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and cometh not again,” (Psalm 78:39). “…and before honour is humility,” (Proverbs 15:33).“And He saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And He said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had,” (Luke 21:2-4). “And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the Lord,”(Jeremiah 31:28). “And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with Me in paradise,” (Luke 23:42-43). “And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be,” (Revelation 22:12).
2. What God Has Done For Others He Will Do For You. “And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life,” (Judges 16:30). “Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone WCPL-250
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sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled,” (1 Samuel 17:45, 49-51).“Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect,” (Hebrews 11:33-34, 39-40).
3. Your Past Victories Are Proof That You Are Unstoppable. “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee,” (Joshua 1:5). “And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father’s sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him. Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God. David said moreover, The Lord that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the Lord be with thee,” (1 Samuel 17:34-37). 4. Your Focus Will Decide Your Feelings. “What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee,” (Psalm 56:3). “Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any,” (Isaiah 44:8). “Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God,” (Hebrews 12:2). “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are - 292 -
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before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). 5. Nothing Is Ever As Bad As It First Appears. “And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not,” (Genesis 28:16). “And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha,” (2 Kings 6:17). “Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God,” (Daniel 3:24-25). “And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before,” (Job 42:10). 6. Quitting Does Not Improve Your Life. “Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time. And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers,” (1 Kings 19:2-4). “But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. And he prayed unto the Lord, and said, I pray thee, O Lord, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. Therefore now, O Lord, take, I beseech thee, my life from me; for it is better for me to die than to live,” (Jonah 4:1-3). “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” (Galatians 6:9). “For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again,” (Proverbs 24:16). “…greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world,” (1 John 4:4).
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riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief,” (Proverbs 24:16). “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint,” (Isaiah 40:31). “And ye shall be hated of all men for My name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved,” (Matthew 10:22). “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not,” (Galatians 6:9). “Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love Him,” (James 1:12). “He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son,” (Revelation 21:7).
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7 GREATEST BATTLES EVERY MAN MUST FACE Earth Is An Adversarial Environment. Life is a collection of battles...emotional, mental, financial, social and spiritual. Battle Is The Seed For Change. You must conquer...or be conquered. The Wisdom Keys in this study will empower you for Uncommon Success..! 1. The Battle For Your Faith. “Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing,” (James 1:3-4). “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord,” (James 1:6-7). “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the Heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit,” (James 5:16-18). 2. The Battle For Financial Prosperity. “Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine,” (Proverbs 3:9-10). “Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts,” (Malachi 3:10-11). “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel,” (1 Timothy 5:8). “The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you,” (Deuteronomy 1:11). “But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life,” (Mark 10:30). WCPL-254
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3. The Battle of The Mind. “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to Thy word,” (Psalm 119:9). “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he,” (Proverbs 23:7). “And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do,” (Genesis 11:6). “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind,” (2 Timothy 1:7). 4. The Battle For Your Family. “Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward...Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate,” (Psalm 127:3, 5). “Through Wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established,” (Proverbs 24:3). “And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand,” (Mark 3:25). “And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord,” (Ephesians 6:4). 5. The Battle For Integrity. “There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9). “Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips,” (Job 2:910). “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God,” (1 John 3:20-21). “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him,” (Proverbs 20:7). “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips,” (Proverbs 24:28). 6. The Battle To Stay In Love...Walk In Love. “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are My disciples, if ye have love one to another,” (John 13:34-35). “And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us,” (Romans 5:5). “But the fruit of the Spirit is - 296 -
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love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,” (Galatians 5:22). “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it,” (Ephesians 5:25). 7. The Battle For Your Ministry. “How then shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things,” (Romans 10:14-15). “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life,” (2 Corinthians 3:5-6). “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister,” (Hebrews 6:10). “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us,” (Romans 8:35-37).
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7 WAYS TO CREATE SWIFT CHANGE Is God Really In Control..? The doctrine of predestination assigns all changes to the sovereignty of God. No doctrine could be more destructive. Your Decisions...Passion...Focus and Mentorship can create change within 24 hours. Decisions Decide Your Wealth...Your Health...Your Success. You are closer to radical change than you have ever been..! 1. Change What You Have Decided To Magnify. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you,” (Matthew 6:33). “And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And He said, I am Jesus Whom thou persecutest. But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me,” (Acts 26:15-18). “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows,” (1 Timothy 6:10). “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and gave Himself for me,” (Galatians 2:20). “…forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus,” (Philippians 3:13-14). 2. Decide Whose Favor Matters The Most. “There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her,” (Genesis 39:9-10). “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man,” (Proverbs 3:1-4).
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singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy,” (1 Chronicles 15:16). “It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the Lord, saying, For He is good; for His mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord,” (2 Chronicles 5:13). “And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the Lord, which David the king had made to praise the Lord, because His mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood,” (2 Chronicles 7:6). 4. Enjoy The Little Things. “Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit,” (Ecclesiastes 4:6). “For who hath despised the day of small things,” (Zechariah 4:10). “…thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities,” (Luke 19:17). 5. Delegate Three Small Tasks To Others. “And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly,” (Joshua 2:1). “…He sent two of His disciples,” (Matthew 11:2). “…the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two,” (Luke 10:1). “…the same commit thou to faithful men,” (2 Timothy 2:2). 6. Decide Three Things You Will Stop Doing. “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).“When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things,” (1 Corinthians 13:11). “And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour. Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun,” (Ecclesiastes 2:1011). “…this one thing I do,” (Philippians 3:13). 7. Pull The Trustworthy Close To You. “Discretion shall preserve thee,” (Proverbs 2:11). “And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou,” (Genesis 41:39-40). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Ways To Create Swift Change (CD/WCPL-255/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 SECRETS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME Your Future Is Decided By The Voice You Trust. Mothers decide what children remember. The most effective Mentor I have ever had in my life was my mother. She never lied, deceived or permitted a lie to go unconfronted. Any success and achievements that may have occurred in my life happened because of the Persuasions planted within me through my mother. This teaching will create instant improvement in your life!
1. She Birthed Within Me My Passion And Appetite For Knowledge. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise Wisdom and instruction,” (Proverbs 1:7). “Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth Wisdom: out of His mouth cometh knowledge and understanding,” (Proverbs 2:3-6). “Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction,” (Proverbs 10:14). “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to Me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children,” (Hosea 4:6).
2. She Instilled Within Me An Unwavering Confidence That Integrity Is The Ultimate Conqueror. “The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment,” (Proverbs 12:19). “Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are His delight,” (Proverbs 12:22). “A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame,” (Proverbs 13:5). “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him,” (Proverbs 20:7). “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold,” (Proverbs 22:1). “Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips,” (Proverbs 24:28).
3. God Answers Prayers That Are Really From The Heart. “Seek the Lord and His strength, seek His face continually,” (1 Chronicles 16:11). “If My people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land,” (2 Chronicles 7:14). “Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving,” (Colossians 4:2). “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much,” (James 5:16).
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of Peace Always Exceed The Benefits of Getting Your Own Way. “I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety,” (Psalm 4:8). “Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them,” (Psalm 119:165). “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee,” (Isaish 26:3). “Lord, Thou wilt ordain peace for us: for Thou also hast wrought all our works in us,” (Isaiah 26:12). “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men,” (Romans 12:18).
5. She Had A Deep Persuasion That The Word of God Contained The Answer To Every Problem In Life. “The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide,” (Psalm 37:31). “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee. Thou through Thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for Thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Thy precepts,” (Psalm 119:11, 98, 100). “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,” (2 Timothy 3:16).
6. She Insisted That We Memorize The Scripture During Morning Prayer...Every Day. “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates,” (Deuteronomy 6:7-9). “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus,” (2 Timothy 3:15). “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee,” (Psalm 119:11).
7. She Accepted Full Responsibility For Placing Her Children Continuously In The Presence of God. “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord,” (Genesis 18:19). “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore,” (Psalm 16:11). “…come before His presence with singing,” (Psalm 100:2). “Glory and honour are in His presence; strength and gladness are in His place,” (1 Chronicles 16:27). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Secrets My Mother Taught Me (CD/WCPL-08/$10 plus includes free book)
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7 RELATIONSHIP SECRETS OF ABRAHAM Abraham, The Friend of God, Mastered The Art of Hospitality. Abraham mastered the art of nurturing peaceful relationships. The Secrets hidden in Scripture can change the Seasons of your life forever..!
1. Abraham Interceded As A Mediator To God For Others. “So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children,” (Genesis 20:17). “And Abraham answered and said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes...And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And He said, I will not destroy it for ten’s sake,” (Genesis 18:27, 31-32).
2. Abraham Knew When To Exit And When To Enter A Relationship Environment. “Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: So Abram departed, as the Lord had spoken unto him,” (Genesis 12:1, 4). “And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land…separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left. Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other,” (Genesis 13:7, 9, 11). “That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have made Abram rich: Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion,” (Genesis 14:23-24).
3. Abraham Created A Garden of Memories By Memorializing Special Occasions. “And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him,” (Genesis 12:7). “And Abraham planted a grove in Beer-sheba, and called there on the name of the Lord, the everlasting God,” (Genesis 21:33). “For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all,” WCPL-50
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4. Abraham Celebrated Milestones of Achievement In The Lives of His Children. “And the child grew, and was weaned: and Abraham made a great feast the same day that Isaac was weaned,” (Genesis 21:8). “And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me. And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age,” (Genesis 21:6-7).
5. Abraham Continuously Assessed The Spiritual Depth of Those Around. “Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place,” (Genesis 20:11). “And Abraham said, My son, God will provide Himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together,” (Genesis 22:8). “And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren,” (Genesis 13:8).
6. Abraham Never Invested Trust Nor Time In Deceptive Relationships. “And Abraham said, ...they will slay me for my wife’s sake,” (Genesis 20:11). “And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt Thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?” (Genesis 18:23). “And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest? And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again,” (Genesis 24:5-6).
7. Abraham Made Every Conceivable Effort To Avoid Conflict And Confrontation With Anyone, Godly or Ungodly. “Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left,” (Genesis 13:9). “And Abraham took sheep and oxen, and gave them unto Abimelech; and both of them made a covenant,” (Genesis 21:27). “And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And He said, I will not destroy it for ten’s sake,” (Genesis 18:32). RECOMMENDED INVESTMENT: 7 Relationship Secrets of Abraham (CD/WCPL-50/$10 plus includes free book)
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A PICTORIAL JOURNEY OF DR. MIKE MURDOCK 1. Preaching in Brazil, one of my most favorite places on earth where the ministers have more love than any place I have ever been. 2. Ministering for Dr. Lester Sumrall in the Holy Land…miss this great mentor of the faith. 3. Speaking with a translator is one of the most difficult things I do—it is exhausting mentally, and so many things humorous to me cannot be spoken. Sometimes, I have said something that I think is quite humorous, that people laugh with me in the United States, only to find that overseas, nobody laughs but stares at me. That’s when I know nothing I am saying is making much sense. But…the gospel must be preached! 4. Television ministering…is so very powerful. You can be in someone’s home who would never dream of going into a church, yet they will listen to you explain life principles in the privacy of their own environment. Satan is the prince of the air…and dreads every man or woman of God who dares to invest in world evangelism through television. If there has ever been a time that we need to pray for television ministries, it is today. It is satan’s number one target to silence. 5. Many years ago, sitting here in my home with my dear mother…my best friend, favorite confidante…and the master mentor who unlocked a passion for learning. I miss you Mother, too much to even discuss you… 6. Preaching with an interpreter; it is never important what I say…but what the people remember. I do not speak for a reaction, I always speak for understanding. 7. Singing at the piano on Trinity Broadcasting many years ago…it looks like I was about 33 years old… 8. In the Masai village…150 miles from Nairobi. In my six trips to Kenya, God has placed a deep love and affection in my heart for the precious people there…I opened up the first crusade in the Nairobi Christian Center for five weeks…with a longtime friend, missionary Morris Plotts. 9. Holding one of my many birds I have owned…a beautiful pheasant. I love animals and have had so many different kinds here as pets in my home, the African lion, K.K.,…zebras…camels…monkeys…llamas…horses…dogs, etc. 10. Dr. Jerry Grillo is one of the dearest friends God has put close to me. His revelation on the Law of Favor is profound. His books have gone around the world. He is one of the Board Members of The Wisdom Center as well as Pastor of The Favor Center in Hickory, North Carolina. 11. Preaching in open air somewhere in the world… 12. My father sharing his wonderful words of Wisdom with me. - 328 -
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13. My father, my older brother, John, Me and my baby brother, David,…God has given me a precious family who believe in the calling on my life. My father is 92 years old today…and still prays with me each day, my brother, John, supports my ministry and my brother, David, is still a part of our church family here at The Wisdom Center. 14. Passion…comes quite easy to me. I could never invest a moment in something I did not believe with all of my heart. To me, being right is more important than anything on earth. 15. Here I am in South Africa at our Mike Murdock Home of Hope…our special place for children…little boys whose mothers and fathers have died from AIDS. Because of the faithful giving of my partners, we are able to underwrite their life, their food, their medical, and this ministry is very impactful. 16. I am somewhere in the world…my 62 years of life…43 years of ministry has brought me into over 100 countries of ministry. 17. Talking to my precious mother and father…whose holy lives became a pattern for my own persuasions. Daddy, thank you for your incredible life of prayer and focus on God; Mother, thank you for showing me that integrity would last longer than any gift in our lives. 18. Here I am sitting on the platform, talking to all the children during a service at The Wisdom Center that the Lord led me to found and pastor. My family here is very important to me…that’s why I am always flying back home to be with my family every Sunday morning. 19. I know that look…I must say that I study and scrutinize everything that gets close to me; I have a great fear of being wrong and I have extremely painful memories of trusting wrong people. In my own life, 90 percent of all my pain has been through…misplaced trust and deceptive people. I have often wondered why a man who loves God so much…could be so wrong about people. But, our focus often blinds us. When you are totally focused on God, it is easy to overlook deception close to you. 20. Children are trusting…and that makes us incredibly responsible. I pray for the children here at The Wisdom Center and others every single day…that God will guard them from every hand of violence, and expose every deceptive voice and trap in their life. Children are gifts from God to us…what a responsibility! 21. The laughing Mike…believe it or not, when I was a child my brothers and cousins called me “laughing boy”…because I laughed so much. Those days have changed a little bit…I don’t know whether it is maturity, sorrow…or overwork! 22. My dear father, tough, demanding and very obedient to the voice of The Holy - 329 -
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Spirit. He founded seven churches…raised seven children…and never once wavered in his dedication to the voice of God. I once asked him,“What is the most important thing there is in life?” He replied,“Knowing the voice of the Spirit.” 23. Reading is reaching. I reach…every moment of my life into my environment…into people…to extract what I need. The Word of God has been my very life. When I was 23 years old, I realized I could read the Bible through easily every 30 days…by simply reading 40 chapters a day. So I started reading the Bible through each month. It has made a radical difference in my deep persuasions. The words of God are strength…deposited into your spirit. Your strength will always be proportionate to your knowledge. 24. Brazil has been one of the deepest pleasures of my life. The spiritual leaders in this country have opened their doors…their hearts…to receive what God has put in my heart. I cannot thank them enough for their investment of love in my own ministry and the open doors. 25. Seventeen years old…standing in front of the Calcasieu Tabernacle, where my father pastored. My sisters, Flo, Deborah and Kaydonna and my brother, David Earl. My little sister, Deborah, in the bottom right-hand corner…is my best friend today. I talk to her more than any human on the earth…and she is the reason I write so many books. She tells me,“Babe, if you say it, I will print it and publish it and send it around the world.” She works a solid 16 to 18 hours a day…non-stop out of her home…orchestrating the printing of millions of books, every single letter, everything that God tells me. She puts it around the world. My precious and sweet Sis, you are the genius in our family! My sister, Flo, works with me every day here in my home, watching over my personal world and my house duties…as she and her husband take care of my father and are one of the pastor couples heading The Wisdom Center here. She is a remarkable singer and musician, and truly loves the work of God. 26. Loving people…is the Assignment of the believer. The only true Divine Assignment God has given each of us…is to love. 27. Nigeria is filled with incredible loving people! I have been there many times…and am always amazed at the passion there is for knowledge! They will sit for hours and hours while I teach The Word of God. This was with my longtime friend Bishop Matthew Ashimolowo. 28. My mother…my number one critic. I cannot say she was the best cheerleader, but she sure was my most effective mentor and never quit looking for opportunities to correct me! 29. Two of my wolves that I raised from little puppies. Wolves seem a lot like dogs, but their nature is quite wild…and creative. So lovable. Reminds me of my fox - 330 -
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that I continuously had problems with! 30. Teaching our children at The Wisdom Center on “the Law of Protocol.” Teaching them how to introduce themselves to people…how to talk…how to converse with God. Children are so easy to love… 31. My father in his work clothes…as I mentioned, he built seven churches himself…with very little help. He is quite a builder as well as a full-time intercessor. I am holding a shovel…but it is for looks only. 32. Me and my little genius sis, Deborah Faith Murdock Johnson, talking to daddy on the platform here at The Wisdom Center. She has the passion to help me get the Wisdom of God throughout the earth and that is why we print so many books in other languages. 33. Me with my little baby deer just hours after it was born. This is me on its first day…born at The Villa, my home where I have lived for about 27 years. 34. One of my precious, precious young people being taught of the Lord in my ministry..! 35. Sometimes, I preach up to five times a day…in five different cities. My personal jet makes it possible for me to be many places on the same day. In fact, one day I spoke in five different states…on the same day! 36. My mother and father when they had just been married and had two children…what pioneers of the gospel have helped us do in the work of God today! Thank you…patriarchs who have fought battles before us…and made it easy for us to understand the laws of God! 37. My father loves birds...my brother, John, and I presenting him a bird house. 38. Talking to somebody..! 39. Talking to Pastor Silas…one of the great television ministers in Brazil who has partnered with me in publishing my books and getting them throughout that part of the world. What a passionate and precious man..! 40. There is impartation…that spiritual mentors can impart to protégés, who like Elijah, want a special touch from the Lord. I am humbled, and deeply reflective after services where someone has sought a special prayer. When two of us pray, miracles happen. There is no doubt of this. 41. One of our great meetings in the stadiums overseas..! What a privilege to represent God on the earth! What an honor…to spend your entire life talking about The Word of God and the Wisdom of God changing your life. I cannot think of any job, any company or any position…where there has been more opportunity to make your life count. I am thinking right now as I look at this picture of the song I wrote (my mother’s favorite) – “Make My Life Count, Lord! Make My Life Count!” Eternity will reveal… - 331 -
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42. Pastor Font…from Puerto Rico, has built an incredible work for God! This young man truly is being used of God to touch thousands. If you ever go to Puerto Rico, you must go to his incredible work there! 43. Two of my sisters, Flo and Barbara (who has gone on to be with the Lord). Both are remarkable songwriters, pianists and singers. I am so glad that they were saved early, because they are so strong willed it would have taken a miracle later. Love you, my sweet sisters. 44. Daddy and I standing at Niagara Falls, during one of my meetings there in Canada! 45. Seventeen years old…with my sister, Flo, we were almost inseparable in those early years...3½ years apart. I cannot believe I actually looked like that…but the pictures prove it! 46. Television ministry, from our television set here in The Wisdom Center… 47. My baby monkey, that taught me quickly…that having a monkey was a lot like having a child…without any hope of a change! After you change its diapers every two hours, you have a whole different feeling about monkeys! It was fun being very loved though! 48. One of the happiest days of my life was when God placed Pastor Toye Ademola in my heart and life. Nobody on earth has planted more Seeds into my personal life, demonstrated honor and pursued Wisdom with such passion. He and his wife, Wumi, have birthed a powerful church in Houston, Texas, Dominion International Center, where I speak every year. 49. My brother, David, with me in Brazil. He is a songwriter, author and excellent musician. He is a little bit too good looking to be in the ministry I think! (Smile, Brother!) One of his greatest characteristics is his trustworthiness. His integrity is one of the most treasured parts of our family… 50. A very impressive pastor in Brazil, Marco Peixoto, that I have ministered for on several occasions; gentle in personality, a giant in spiritual understanding. His books have really touched that nation! 51. Me with my young lion and my son, Jason,…after it got out of its containment. Very playful, but dangerous. If you ever own a lion…you will never be afraid of a dog again! Jason loves music and continues to make soundtracks and music…and has a precious and very sweet disposition. 52. Here I am in Sunday school class, on the front row. I am the cute one…in the white shirt! 53. My precious and treasured friend, Absalom Myakusa…who pastored the Nairobi Christian’s Center under Delmar Kingswriter. Absalom was my first interpreter for me for the entire five weeks when I opened the Crusade there, built - 332 -
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by famed missionary evangelist Morris Plotts. He is from Tanzania, has six children and heads the Bible School in Arusha, and appeared to be one of the sweetest men I have ever known in my lifetime. Later, I flew him back with me for several weeks here in America. 54. Bishop David Oyedepo and his wife, Faith, during one of our several meetings at his great church there in Lagos, Nigeria. What a remarkable leader he is; his church seats 52,000..! He said to me privately and publicly that my book, DreamSeeds, had changed his ministry in 1986. 55. Absalom, a Tanzanian pastor, showing me the need they had in the Bible School for mattresses for all of the Bible School students. We were thrilled to buy all the mattresses for the Bible School..! 56. A lion character with me that visited us at Christmas at The Wisdom Center for all the kids. 57. Singing on television with my friend of 42 years, Nancy Harmon. Nobody exudes more love in the ministry today than Nancy! 58. 15 years old…writing songs, and preaching during my summer months for different ministries such as Pastor Howard and Jackie Holton. This was a picture of me during this time. 59. Pastor Silas Malafaia, Pastor Fadi Faraj and Pastor Marco Peixoto during my services in Brazil in a leadership conference! Pastor Silas is the number one television pastor in Brazil and publishes my books there in Brazil and puts them in the bookstores over there! A true gentleman, all three pastors are treasured friends… 60. Ministering with Dr. Morris Cerullo…famed world missionary evangelist who has birthed so many preachers throughout the world. His passion for God astounds me, as he moves towards his 80th birthday..! 61. My sister, Deborah, who I talk to more than any other human in the world. She is remarkable in her obsession to publish my books and get them throughout the world. I have said to many people,“If it were not for Deborah, I would not be writing books today!” She builds her entire life around this ministry, along with her irreplaceable husband, Robert. 62. Me at a very young age…I don’t remember much about this picture! 63. My first Arabian horse, Blessing. I had wanted horses my entire lifetime, but it was not until I was 36 or 37 years old that I was able to own my first horse! 64. My sister, Flo, singing in her own beautiful way! She works with me every day at my home, overseeing the health and upkeep of my father, and processing business transactions with me. Her song writing, musicianship on the piano…has blessed our family more than words can say! - 333 -
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65. My dear close friends, Andrae Crouch and his twin sister, Sandra, on our trip together in front of Buckingham Palace in London, England. With all their fame, skills and talents, they are the two most humble people I have ever had in my home and personal life. We have traveled thousands of miles together…and loved every moment of it. 66. Playing the accordion at 26 years old with my dear friend, Pastor Paul and Betty Wells. This was in their church in Santa Paula, California. Paul and Betty helped me birth parts of my ministry that was such an asset to me in the coming years. 67. In my early 20s, packing up my Airstream travel trailer for another crusade. 68. Teaching on the program with my longtime friend, Richard Roberts. What a great anointing flows through him and his wife, Lindsay. 69. I am so proud of my son, Jason. 70. Here I am with Oral and Evelyn Roberts and Richard Roberts with Lindsay. They gave me the wonderful honor and privilege of dedicating their beautiful baby girl, Jordan…who has grown up to be a beautiful communicator for God. 71. Teaching on television at the PTL Studios with Jim Bakker. I was about 36 years old or so. 72. Showing off my beautiful Arabian horse, Blessing. Blessing was very spirited, with a mind of his own… 73. Enjoying wonderful fellowship with two longtime friends, Dodie Osteen and Paula White. Dodie and John Osteen were friends of mine when I was just 32 years old…preaching for them in their church Lakewood in Houston. Later, I had the privilege of ministering for her son Joel Osteen there. Paula White, is one of the greatest life coaches in the world today. What a privilege to continue to do television ministry with her as a guest. 74. My precious sister, Kaydonna, with me and my dad. 75. Just me with a serious look! The work of God is very important to me. I have a passion to know truth. My greatest fear is the fear of believing a lie. Every word matters to me…and that has been a source of great agitation to some people! 76. Two of the most extraordinary men I have met in my lifetime…Gidalti and Jabes Alencar. These Brazilian pastors have built remarkable ministries for God and have shown unparalleled honor to life and ministry. They have taught me about love between ministers, like I’ve never seen in my lifetime. I’ve learned much from them… 77. Pastor Monica Melgar, our Spanish pastor here at The Wisdom Center whose loyalty has been an indescribable strength to me personally. She has worked with me in the ministry here for over 17 years! Nobody else has been able to last that long, - 334 -
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so I find her irreplaceable! 78. My father releasing the blessing of the Patriarch on our family gathered around him here at The Wisdom Center. He is 92 years old, and continues to minister to us even as a presence. Presence is ministry, of course. 79. My precious and sweet brother, John, who is the second oldest in the family. He has always supported me, loved me and believed in my difference and in the ministry. He is presently retired, but a very successful businessman with his family running his business. He’s an excellent musician, but more importantly, a man of true integrity. 80. Me with my sweet congenial son, Jason! He is a great lover of music and I predict his talents will bring him great personal success! 81. Do I look mad? Yes, I was putting on a face of ferocity…perhaps at the age of 6 or 7. I still get mad these days! 82. My good looking baby brother, David! He’s quite a musician…and I tell him continuously, I just hope he can stay humble with all of those good looks! 83. My dear friend, Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart and his son, Donnie…who helped me tremendously when I was just starting in evangelism. I preached for his father when I was 17 years old, met him at the age of 18. His kindness opened many doors for me for my ministry. Truly, one of the greatest evangelists in history whose passion for God impacted me greatly in my youth. One of my memories was waking up one morning early, as a guest in his house. He was travailing in intercessory prayer before any of us were awake. 84. Pastor Kenneth Davis, one of our treasured spiritual leaders here who has generated much joy for all of us! 85. Standing here with one of my board members and treasured protégés, Dr. Todd Coontz…at The Wisdom Center. 86. Standing here with my father, 92 years old; with Pastors Howard and Jackie Holton, 80 years old. These are the two ministers who most impacted my life from my childhood. Pastor Holton preached one of his first meetings as a teenager, 19 years old for my father who was 31 at the time. Later, when I was 15 years old, he helped birth my ministry in opening up doors for me. Trustworthy relationships have been a strong foundation in my life. The quality of my longtime friendships have brought me much comfort during turbulent seasons of my life. 87. My father with Dr. Robb Thompson, one of the closest friends in ministry I’ve ever had. Nobody has invested more into my personal life, given more generously…and taught me much about the life of excellence. His Wisdom in relationships has opened up my eyes on many occasions. 88. Looking forward…at 35 years of age. I had thought my life was over, and - 335 -
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began to write songs…out of my pain. The Holy Spirit had to teach me to look toward my tomorrow…instead of staying close to the Well of Disappointment. 89. Father’s Day presentation to my special dad. 90. My favorite confidante, and treasured sister, Deborah and her indispensable husband, Robert. We consider Deborah the genius in our family. Thanks to her, my books are going around the world…she works very hard 16 to 18 hours every single day. 91. In front of my house, with my most favorite fun car…holding a little baby puppy. I have lived in the same house for over 26 years…out in the country where solitude is the pleasure! 92. Singing in Nigeria…how I love my family of friends and partners there! Knowing that my books were distributed there for many years before I ever had the privilege of going there… 93. My best friend for many years, Evangelist Bob Gass! No preacher is more brilliant than him! I could listen to him preach forever…we have traveled the roads of Ireland together as well. His Irish preaching has blessed millions around the world… 94. The Murdock stare…when I’m trying very hard to discern through the Spirit what my mind will not report to me. 95. My talented sister, Flo with her husband, Lee, one of our pastors here at The Wisdom Center. 96. What an incredible woman, Dodie Osteen! She is a first-class warrior, a passionate lover of people. She and her husband John Osteen, were a marvelous help to me in the most difficult year of my lifetime… 97. Five people who make my life happy…On long trips around the world! Paul Nyamweya, Editor-In-Chief of all of our publications here at The Wisdom Center…Andreza, a beautiful young lawyer and partner of our ministry who helps us in Brazil…Pastor Monica Melgar…Alonzo…mentioned earlier in another picture! Ms. Tai Igene, who pastors a church here in Dallas, Texas with her husband. She is a personal assistant…and worship leader! 98. Just a brief glance…at my zebra, who taught me a lot about demon spirits! If you ever wondered where the demons went after they left the pigs in the days of Jesus, they went into zebras. 99. Three treasured team members with me to the Amazon: Pastor Monica Melgar,Andreza Souza,Alonzo Seymour. Pastor Monica is the Spanish Pastor here at The Wisdom Center, who has been with me 17 precious years. Andreza is a lawyer in Brazil who is a protégé, and marvelous liaison in helping to get my books published in Brazil. Alonzo is my armorbearer who has traveled thousands of miles - 336 -
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with me, a faithful friend and man of God. 100. Two irreplaceable young men who have brought me great joy and traveled many miles with me: Alonzo Seymour (on the left) and Paul Nyamweya, EditorIn-Chief of our publications here at The Wisdom Center. 101. The Sheriff of Indianapolis making me Honorary Deputy Sheriff of Indianapolis..! A bit of fun and enjoyment! Especially, I like to show off the badge, going through security in airports! 102. Dr. Mike Smalley, one of our board members and powerful missionary evangelists around the world…teaching here at one of our conferences! His presence in my life has brought me tremendous strength. 103. Part of The Great Wisdom Center here in Fort Worth, Texas, where God has given us a treasured church family as intercessors for our global outreach ministry. 104. Inside of part of the sanctuary inside The Wisdom Center! 105. Just follow my cotton-picking instructions..! (Oh, how this brings memories of my feelings through the years!) 106. Teaching on my daily and weekly television program, Wisdom Keys with Mike Murdock. Television is such a powerful outreach…where you can go into thousands of homes, every single day ushering in the presence of God. My Wisdom Key 3000 Partners…have made this possible! 107. Two very important people in my private world, Mauricio and Yolanda Alvarez. Mauricio oversees my private property at home every day and is a faithful man with impeccable integrity. His presence is stabilizing in my own environment every day. Yolanda is the head of hospitality here, pouring out her life and totally dedicated to improving our world here at The Wisdom Center. They are the parents of our Spanish Pastor, Monica Melgar..! 108. I loved my lion, K.K.,…I’ve said many times that if you ever own your own African lion like I have, you will never be afraid of a dog the rest of your life! A man told me one day that with one swipe of the lion’s paw, he could take off my arm…I would never be able to play the piano again! So, I gave him to a young man up the road who raised 22 other lions for our zoos… 109. Beautiful young faces of the children here at The Wisdom Center…that I never get tired of looking at! What a responsibility we have to birth a passion for The Holy Spirit…in the hearts of our children. Their future will require a total persuasion that The Holy Spirit life is the only life to live. 110. The Wisdom Training Center…just a few years ago, our very first building out in the country in a little town here in Dallas, Texas. I live three-and-a-half miles from this little building…where we saw many good things happen. I remember the night I made a decision to purchase this building to train young preachers. I was - 337 -
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ecstatic! 111. My father with Pastor Dean Holsinger and his wife, Brenda. Pastor Dean was my roommate in Bible College when I was 18 years old. He later pastored, and retired from the police force here in Dallas, Texas. He and his beautiful wife are leaders here at The Wisdom Center. He is the perfect Jonathan, that you hear about in the life of David. I would trust him with my life. 112. Two remarkable people, my father, J.E. Murdock, and Laura Thurman, who is the greatest example of servanthood I have ever known. She is a rare and treasured blessing to all of us here at The Wisdom Center…And never quits pouring her life out into the work of God here… 113. The smartest teenager I have met in 62 years of my lifetime…Ammy Lira. Her father, Carlos, accepted Christ in my meetings in California 37 years ago…when he was just 12 years old. Ammy, is 16 years old and a Chief Intern training here at The Wisdom Center. She is brilliant, passionate and completely obsessed with the Wisdom of God! We love you, Ammy! 114. Mike Simons, a longtime friend who has helped me tremendously in helping me get my message out through his television outreach. Thank you, my dear brother Mike, for such generous investments in my life. 115. My father…in a rare moment of laughter! So thankful that I captured this picture with a camera…since his belt has created a longer memory! 116. Two powerful voices of influence in my life…Dr. Robb Thompson of Chicago, Illinois, and Dr. David Sumrall…pastor of the Great Work in Manila, Philippines. I was able to get this picture when we were on a shopping spree in Hong Kong…Where they blessed me marvelously with some wonderful clothes! It is impossible to explain how effective their words have been inside my heart through the years. 117. The hotel room…a very normal place for the last 43 years of my life! The bed is unmade, which it always is when I am traveling. Why in the world would you make up a bed…that you are going to get into within a very few hours? I don’t look happy…but it’s probably a delay in my room service! 118. The most serious and focused protégé God has brought into my ministry: She has emptied her entire life out into my vision and ministry here at The Wisdom Center…for over 17 years! Few have lasted that long. She is the personification of loyalty and passion for God. You’re irreplaceable, Pastor Monica! 119. Scott Thomas, one of my favorite pastors in the world and longtime friend. He and his wife, Cindy, are two of the most trustworthy people I have ever known.
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Wisdom Books & Literature Over 250 best-selling Wisdom Books and 70 Teaching Tape Series.
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Preached his first public sermon at the age of 8.
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Church Crusades - Multitudes are ministered to in crusades and seminars throughout America in “The Uncommon Wisdom Conferences.” Known as a man who loves pastors, he has focused on church crusades for over 43 years.
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