Praise God. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him at noon. Praise Him at night. If you’ve never praised God in your life, then get started right now. Praise Him for freedom. Praise Him for healing and Calvary. Praise Him for the Name of Jesus.
From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. – Psalm 113:3
You ought to be shouting your way to work and shouting your way back home! If there’s anything the devil can’t stand, it’s praise.
If you’ve taken territory from the devil and he’s coming against you to get it back, this is not the time to sit down and whine about how things aren’t working out. It’s not time to decide that God has taken His hand off your life.
It IS time to get into the Word and get yourself reanchored in God’s promises. It is time to keep that promise constantly before your eyes and in your heart. It is time to pray the prayer of faith and take your stand on the basis of His provision. It is time to continue to do the things you know to do.
When Satan starts shaking your mountain, don’t retreat and run for cover. Speak to the mountain with the authority you wield in the Name of Jesus Christ. Then, when you’re done with that, start to praise and shout the victory.
You don’t have to be afraid of Satan. He’ll be afraid of you!
Question: I’ve heard some Christians use the phrase “born again.” Although I’ve been going to church most of my life, I’m not really sure what that means. Can you tell me?
Answer: The Lord Jesus Himself was actually the first to use the phrase “born again.” He was talking to a man named Nicodemus who was probably in a situation very similar to yours. Nicodemus was a good “churchgoing” man. In fact, he was a ruler of the Jews. But he realized that despite his religious background, there were some spiritual matters he didn’t fully understand.
Nicodemus was asking Jesus about these things and Jesus replied, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
To understand more fully what Jesus meant, you can look at II Corinthians 5:17. There, the apostle Paul tells us that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Paul knew firsthand what he was talking about. Years before he wrote those words, he had encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus. He had realized that Jesus Christ was indeed the Son of God. And he’d made a once-and-for-all decision to make Him the Lord and Master of his life. At that moment, Paul literally became a new man inside. He was born again by the supernatural power of God into God’s own image. And as the New Testament shows, his life was never the same again.
Unbelievable as it may seem, many good churchgoing people have never had that experience. They have a mental understanding of the Scriptures. They even know that Jesus is the Son of God. Yet their nature has never been changed. They haven’t been born again because they haven’t received Jesus in a personal way – as their very own Savior and as the Lord of their lives.
If you haven’t yet had that experience, today can literally be the beginning of a new life for you. All you have to do is turn to Jesus and say something like this:
Father in heaven, I believe with all my heart that Jesus has been raised from the dead. I believe that You have given Him to me as my personal Savior. And today I receive Him as my gift from You, Father.
I today proclaim that Jesus is my Lord.
Jesus, come into my heart to live forever, I turn my life over to You, and I receive You as Lord and Savior. I believe Your blood has cleansed me of my sins and that I’m a new creature in You. I repent of sin, and I renounce it forever. Amen.
If you’ve never prayed this prayer, I urge you to do it today. You’ll never be the same again.
He that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him…. I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. – John 8:26, 28
Just about everything I know, I learned from copying someone else. Take skiing, for example. Gloria and I love to ski. We had a good ski instructor. He did everything right. He always looked so great coming down the mountain.
I learned to ski by imitating him. I kept listening to everything he told me to do and then I went out there and did it. It worked! I didn’t look as smooth as he looked, of course, but I skied.
I didn’t try to ski. I skied. At first I only went about six feet down the slope, but I skied.
Every year I ski a little better. Every year I’m able to apply a little more of what that instructor taught me. Could someone accuse me of copying that ski instructor? Of course, they could! That’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m trying to imitate him. I’m doing everything I possibly can to look just like him. Why? Because he’s a better skier than I am!
There was a fellow once who was criticizing me. “That Copeland just runs around acting like a little Jesus,” he said. He didn’t realize it, but as far as I’m concerned, that’s the highest compliment any man could pay me. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do!
Jesus told me to do it. He said, “As my Father hath taught me, I speak….” In other words, “I’m standing here copying the Father. Now you copy Me.”
Religion will try to convince you to say, “Oh, I could never be like Jesus! I’m too unworthy to ever act like Him.”
Who will you act like then?
Know this: You will act like someone. You’ll copy what you see on television or what you read in magazines or what you hear from the world—or you’ll copy Jesus.
The question is, which will you choose? If you choose to be like Jesus, you’ll discipline your words by saying what He says. You’ll discipline your actions by doing what He does. The more skilled you become with that discipline, the more you’ll live in the dimension Jesus enjoyed.
So don’t let religion or other wrong ideas hold you back. He’s the best teacher and example you’ll ever know. Copy Him!
I have received many letters from parents who ask about raising children according to the Word of God. Gloria and I have searched the Word for scriptural foundation in this area, and I want to share some of these things with you.
First of all, Galatians 3:13-14 says, “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
This is a very familiar scripture to most believers. It is a foundational truth in our lives. We have been redeemed from everything under the curse of the law. We don’t have to put up with it! There has been much teaching about our redemption from sin, from sickness and disease, from poverty, but not much teaching about the part of the curse that has to do with our children. That is what I want to focus attention on here.
The curse of the law, stated in Deuteronomy 28, mentions children in two verses: Verse 32 says, “Thy sons and they daughters shall be given unto another people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them all the day long: and there shall be no might in thine hand.” Verse 41 says, “Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.”
This is the testimony of many parents today. They watch helplessly as their children are taken captive by the world—drugs, alcohol, perversion and so forth.
As believers, we can use our authority and stand against these forces. According to Galatians 3:13, Jesus has broken the power of the curse, so we have the right to order Satan out of our children’s lives.
Like most parents, Gloria and I had to deal with the problems of rebellion in our children. We realized that it had to be stopped quickly before it developed into a serious situation. Don’t be guilty of ignoring symptoms of rebellion when your children are small. Don’t simply excuse it as a stage they are going through and think that they will grow out of it. If you ignore it when they are small, you won’t be able to handle it when they get older and the rebellion has had time to develop into a strong force.
When we saw this occurring, we immediately went to the Word. Gloria spent much time searching for scriptures we could use to combat these forces. Then we came together and confessed these scriptures before God. We took authority in the spirit world and refused to give Satan any room to operate. This is our responsibility as Christian parents. A child does not understand the spiritual forces coming against him, so it is up to the parents to fight the spiritual battles and keep Satan out of the child’s life.
This is what we did. We used the Word and exercised our authority over rebellion at work, but we didn’t stop there. We took every opportunity to minister love to the children. Whenever they came around us, we would express our love in some way. It didn’t take long for them to begin responding to that love. Don’t hesitate to show love to your children. They will respond to it.
It wasn’t always easy. There were times when we wanted to break down and cry or lose our temper or do something in the natural, but we would remember Jeremiah 31:16-17, “Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they [your children] shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to their own border.”
My own mother cried over me for 15 years. Then one morning she threw her Bible on the kitchen table and said, “Lord, I’ve cried over him for the last time. I’m turning him over to You. If You can do anything with him, do it. I’m through!” In less than a month from that day, I was saved!
Mothers, take God’s Word for it. Receive Jeremiah 31:16-17 for yourself. Stop weeping for your children and start believing the Word. That’s the only thing that will bring them around.
Fathers, I am speaking to you too! It’s time for the fathers to get involved in the spiritual activities of their families. For too long, the women have carried more than their share of family responsibility. Husbands and fathers, get on your knees before God and accept your place as head of your household. You are the prophet from God to your family. This is not a lightweight thing; it takes a commitment on your part to fulfill your responsibilities. Get yourself straight before God, then see to your children. If necessary, go to your kids and ask their forgiveness for neglecting them. I have had to learn these things the hard way, and I know what I am talking about.
II Peter 2:9 says that God knows how to deliver. He knows how to do it, so give Him the opportunity. It doesn’t matter where your children are—in the room or a thousand miles away. You don’t have to be in their presence to take authority over Satan.
Covenant partnership continually builds, strengthens and supports the ministry of the gospel—and it makes a world of difference! It is a powerful bond that joins Kenneth Copeland Ministries and Partners together to achieve a common goal: To reach this world with the uncompromised Word of God.
Our Partners are the heart of this ministry, which is why Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and the entire KCM staff pray for their Partners daily. When you become a Partner, you’ll receive a personal letter from Kenneth Copeland that is full of prophetic insight and teaching. We will also send you special gifts and materials that will encourage you and build your faith—and any time you need us, we’re here for you.
Together as Partners in ministry, we’ll stand with each other, believe for each other and support each other—and miracles will become commonplace. Our anointings will combine and open doors that will allow us each to do exceeding abundantly above all we could ask or think. Your ministry, no matter how great or small, will become part of our ministry…and vice versa…so there’s nothing the enemy can do to stop us!
Be a part of something BIG—make an eternal difference today as you bring the message of faith to the world. Partner with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Together, we can do far more than any of us could ever do alone!
In this time of global upheaval and economic recession we’re delivering God’s Word with confidence, not just to cope but to overcome. Bring your family and friends for an outpouring of the blessing. We’re bringing the good news of God’s Word…No Fear. No Doubt.
Make plans now to attend the 2009 Copeland Family Meetings. These NEW, intimate three-day meeting events will be your opportunity to be blessed by the Copeland family. “We’re thriving and providing more ministry by sending our sons and daughters for you and yours,” say Kenneth and Gloria. Your hosts and speakers include:
Come hear these anointed ministers as they teach about:
It Is Our Time to Thrive–Not Just Survive! (George Pearsons)
Healing School (Terri Copeland Pearsons)
Faith to Overcome Life’s Challenges (Steve Swisher)
Get Jesus in Your Boat (Kellie Copeland Swisher)
Transform Your Life, Your Family, Your Future (Marty Copeland)
How to See an Invisible God (Jeremy Pearsons)
Visit KCM.org for more information about the Copeland Family Meetings.
This Christmas, watch for the release of the motion picture The Rally, starring Kenneth Copeland, Rick Reyna and T-Bone.
This gritty drama follows several families living in a city riddled with crime and corruption. As the local church works to bring positive change, it is confronted at every turn by those who desire to keep the city and its people in bondage. Only God knows what it will take to unite the city and bring the powers that be to their knees!
One Event…One Church…One God…The Rally.
Directed by Rick Reyna, The Rally represents the fulfillment of a promise. After years of working in Hollywood with names like Michael Mann and Al Pacino, Reyna received the call into full-time ministry. That calling came with one stipulation: “Someday the Lord will have us make Him a movie.” The Rally is that movie.
More than merely an entertaining film, The Rally is the opportunity for believers worldwide to be part of bringing 1 million souls into the kingdom of God. This Christmas, make plans to watch The Rally, and to share it with friends and loved ones. Visit www.therallymovie.com to find out how you can play a vital role in changing lives through this powerful film, and continue to watch kcm.org for updates.
The following is a letter that was sent to Kenneth Copeland Ministries from an inmate in Texas.
“I would like to share with you the power of prayer. I am incarcerated in a prison where there is a lot of violence. I am an old member of a prison family who has found God and changed my ways. There was tension between families and I asked you all to pray for me to have peace.”
“When everything went down I was in God’s protection and didn’t get touched. Being in here has strengthened me in an area I didn’t realize needed such attention. I am learning patience in a way I didn’t think existed. I have found peace and happiness in a place the size of a closet and considered punishment. The fact is I’ve asked God to take over because it is all about His will. When we seek God, it is all good.”
Throughout the Bible we are constantly reminded to “fear not.” It is not God’s will that we live in anxiety or fear, ever. Remember, He is well able to protect you, your family and all who take a stand on His Word. The following is a prayer based on Scripture. Put yourself and God in remembrance of His Word and know that the only “safe” place there will ever be is under His protection.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You that You watch over Your Word to perform it.
Father, I praise You that I dwell in the secret place of the Most High and that I shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty—whose power no foe can withstand. I will say of You, Lord, “The Lord is my refuge and my fortress, my God; on Him I lean and rely, and in Him I confidently trust!”
For then You will deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. Then You will cover me with Your feathers, and under Your wings shall I trust and find refuge. Your truth and Your faithfulness are a shield and a buckler.
Father, You are my confidence, firm and strong. You keep my foot from stumbling, being caught in a trap, or hidden danger. Father, You give me safety and ease me. I know You will keep me in perfect peace because my mind is stayed on You and I trust in You. I thank You, Lord, that I may lie down and You will give me peaceful sleep, for You sustain me and make me dwell in safety.
I shall not be afraid of the terror of the night, nor of the arrow (the evil plots and slanders of the wicked) that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that stalks in darkness, nor of the destruction and sudden death that surprise and lay waste at noonday.
A thousand may fall at my side, and ten thousand at my right hand, but it shall not come near me. Only a spectator shall I be—inaccessible in the secret place of the Most High—as I witness the reward of the wicked.
Continue to meditate on this prayer for yourself and for your loved ones. Speaking it daily will allow the Word of God concerning protection to reach deep into your spirit.
It’s obedience to Matthew 25: “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world [for] I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (verses 34, 36, 40).
Kenneth Copeland said, “From the time we began this ministry, that scripture…became very alive in me. [Prison outreach] was not the main- stream calling of this ministry, but it’s everyone’s calling to a degree. So every door that was open to us, we stepped through it.”
Over the years, KCM has worked hard to share the power of the blessed life to those behind bars—from supplying books and other resources for chaplains; to donating $250,000 to construct a chapel for inmates in
Texas; to partnering with others like Mike Barber Ministries, an outreach dedicated solely to prison ministry.
In 1995, Barber became the catalyst enabling KCM to broadcast the Eagle Mountain Motorcycle Rally live via satellite to inmates in Texas and 15 other states. In Texas alone, 87 of the 104 state prisons received the satellite broadcast. To more than 150,000 men and women who had access to the broad-
cast, Brother Copeland’s message was clear and strong: “God is for you, not against you!”
“Our ministry to prisoners is just an extension of Kenneth Copeland Ministries because we are Partners together in the work,” Barber said.
Today, Daystar Television Network maintains the prison satellite net- work, installing their own dishes and receivers to feed their Word-filled programming into the prisons. Daystar hopes to expand to nationwide coverage soon.
Meanwhile, KCM receives an average of 21,648 letters a month from inmates and sows more than 300,000 products annually. Each month an average of 3,404 inmates are added to KCM’s mailing list. Robert M., an inmate in Arizona State Prison, recently wrote words that are characteristic of many prisoners:
All your BVOV monthly magazines have inspired me and my family from the very front page and cover to the very last page and closing word! God has spoken directly to my spirit innumerable times. All the other booklets, pamphlets and literature have had the same highly anointed effect upon me! I realize respectfully that your team ministers to millions of people in need daily. Yet, someone took the time to not only read my letter, but to write a response as well. Thank you! As Gloria Copeland says, ‘God can turn it around!’ I believe and know this. What He’s done for [others] He can do for me.
First of all, Galatians 3:13-14 says, “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”
