Behind every situation is a governing spirit that is either based on God's ways or the ways of man
KEY TRUTHS:
+ Jesus often answered challenges with humility. It was His default. Other times, He was more direct. Often, He answered the question they should have asked instead.
+ Jesus did away with the old covenant in the Old Testament and moved us to a new covenant. He came to fulfill the old law so He could give us a new Law of Love.
+ We never fight flesh and blood, we're fighting the controlling power behind them. We fight the power, never the people. We love people.
+ The enemy wants you to fight on his terms. Don't do it. Let the Lord set the tempo and the terms of every fight.
+ We live on different levels, so it's important to understand the level that you're fighting on .
+ Everything we do at Brilliant is geared in developing warriors, champions, game-changers. They are for people who know they need to come up to a higher level.
+ Practice peace every day. It is essential to longevity and joy.
+ Wearing armor is vital. Actively put it on.
+ The best way to stay encouraged is to be an encourager.
+ Most of us have predictable targets that the enemy focuses on. Discover what they are and prepare for them with your promises and prophecies.
+ Wisdom sees the intentions of God that are bigger than our circumstances. It's the first gift mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12, yet the least explored.
KEY SCRIPTURES:
Ephesians 6:10
Hebrews 8:13
EXPLORE:
What are the predictable targets in your life that the enemy focuses on?
What is God targeting you with for each of them?
What are your promises, inheritance scriptures or prophetic words for each?
Are you waging war according to 1 Timothy 1:18 with them?
Write out your battle plan of worship, thanksgiving and declaration that you can practice daily to overcome these. Intimidate the enemy with your intimacy with the Lord in these areas!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
The series mentioned here, "Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit" can be found at: https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/products/cultivating-the-fruit-of-the-spirit
The Mentoring Series here on BTV expands that initial teaching into 9+ sessions! Check it out!
Also mentioned is "The Kind Intentions of God"
https://www.brilliantbookhouse.com/products/the-kind-intentions-of-god
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KEY TRUTHS:
+ There was no Roman armor for the back, because they were never meant to retreat.
+ "Who do You want to be for me, Lord?" is my belt of truth.
+ The revelation that HE is our ri...
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KEY TRUTHS:
+ The helmet of salvation protects our thought life.
+ If all your thinking has brought you to a place you don't like, have another thought. Don't work on a negative thought, get a new one!
+ The mind of Ch...
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KEY TRUTHS:
+ About 70% of our lives is meant to be about worship.
+ God trains us first to be worshippers. Then anything He calls us to do will come from that relationship with Him.
+ Go...
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