Walking in Victory.

"Tranform Your Thinking, Transform Your Life".
By: Dr. Bill Winston

Dr. Winston's book is a must read. It is packed with vital information of how to successfully renew ones mind and walk victoriously as a Christian. Main point, we are in this world but not of it therefore we must be transformed in our minds, conforming only to the image of the Christ we profess as our Lord and Savior. It introduces the Law of Meditation established in the bible as the source of the power needed to attain that goal.

Dr. Winston provides in depth scriptural proof of each chapter's wisdom. This book is sound and one that should be read and reread to retain all that is therein, while it ultimately points us to the bible as the primary authority.

I commend Dr. Winston for writing this book, reminding believers of the power available to them and introducing it successfully to those who did not know it existed. I've not shouted, rejoiced and agreed so much while reading a book as I have with this one. It was insightful and enjoyable from beginning to end and filled with TRUTH. Priceless.


ISBN:9781577949190

Https://www.bwm.org

Bill Winston is a visionary leader whose mission is to empower Believers through teaching and preaching the uncomprised Word of God, and to fulfill their highest calling and change the world through Jesus Christ.

Bill Winston received his Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Friends International Christian University, and is Founder and Pastor of Living Word Christian Center, an 18,000 member church located in Forest Park, Illinois, and Tuskegee Christian Center in Tuskegee, Alabama. The church has a broad range of entities including: the Joseph Business School; Living Word School of Ministry and Missions; the Forest Park Plaza (a 32-acre shopping mall) and Washington Plaza (a shopping center in Tuskegee); Living Word Christian Academy; and many others.

Pastor Winston is also the Founder and Chairman of The Joseph Center® for Business Development, Chairman of the Board of Covenant Bank, President of New Covenant Community Development Corporation, Founder of Bill Winston Ministries (a ministry outreach that shares the Gospel through television, radio, and other media), and President and Founder of Faith Ministries Alliance (FMA), an alliance of more than 350 churches and ministries under the covering of Pastor Winston in the U.S. and overseas.

Pastor Winston is married to Veronica and is the father of three children, Melody, Nicole, and David.

The Power to Affect Change!

SEED TIME AND HARVEST.

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

We are coming off of the heels of a very powerful season for the believer. We celebrated the Resurrection of the Christ on yesterday and though in our natural thinking it was only a memorial of what happened over 2,000 years ago, we must not allow the power and the significance of what He did with that power go. Jesus gave the power and authority to His disciples and commissioned them, sent them out to get to work. He said go ye into the nations and preach and make disciples, you shall cast out demons, lay hands on the sick and they shall recover, baptize in my name, etc.

That Great Commission is still ours over 2,000 years later. We have that same power that raised Jesus available to us today. Now, having said that, it’s time we “walk in it”. Walk in the authority given you in Christ Jesus. Walk in the knowledge that you are an heir of God and a joint-heir with Christ Jesus. Walk in the fact that you were grafted in; which means you now belong to the most POWER- FULL family that ever existed. As such, stop acting like a pauper and begin your trek as a son/daughter.

I pray for the anointing to be released now in the name of Jesus to write this the way I feel it.

I know that this past week /end I have been changed. I have been GIVEN something of great value, tremendous worth. The gift I’ve been endowed with is UNDERSTANDING; see, wisdom is the principle thing but in all your getting you MUST get understanding. We can hold on to or possess something forever but if we’ve not the knowledge of what we possess or the understanding of what it DOES, then we will never operate in it fully.

I have been given insight as to the Power available to we Christians. This power is at our disposal…yet, too many of us throw it in the disposal instead of operating in it. I wrote last week about truth and it’s so easy for me to state that “truth” is my favorite word but this morning as I rose to honor my Father, He dropped the word trust in my spirit. The words “in God we trust” are imprinted on the money we spend daily and it should be imprinted on every believer’s heart. We must trust what He tells us, trust where He’s taking us, TRUST that His plans will be established as the scripture above relays. God’s word NEVER returns to Him void. Whatever He spoke to you, over you, about you, concerning you, among you… receive it; believe HIM because it shall come forth. It will accomplish that which pleases God and it will prosper in the thing to which He sent it. Where did He send His word? Was it in your home, your church, your finances or your love life? Was it sent to your family (near and far)? What did He speak over or speak to, in your life that is about to be transformed as you TRUST in Him to BE God? Was it your mission, your LIFE, your situations? Perhaps, the word that went forth out of His mouth was dropped like a seed in the womb of your Spirit (like mine); seeds of victory and success over the plans of the enemy?

Did he give you an assignment that you knew was too large for you; but, NEVER too large for Him? Did He tell you to lead His nations, His women and His people? Allowing you to know that you would plant seeds of increase, victory and greatness in them just as He did in you; for… “Now it shall spring forth, shall you not know it?” That seed planted years ago has since developed a root system, it’s budded and grown into a powerful tree that is planted by the rivers of water in your belly and now its fruit has grown; ripe, plump and ready to feed and nourish others. It’s time to sow into the land and reap a harvest of souls. It’s time to affect change in your environment, in your nation, in your land. Look up Abraham and tell/count the stars. There is no limit to the anointing and the abilities given us in Christ Jesus.

We’ve the ability to affect change in our communities, in our homes, in our churches, on our jobs… in this world; but, we must get attached to our Power Source!!! Remember who you are and who HE is! Remember all that He’s prophesied in your heart and confirmed in your hearing. He is the Lord and HE changeth not… from everlasting to everlasting, I AM HE, says the Lord. He does not change His mind, when He spoke it, He sealed it.

God has given us power, authority, keys, wisdom, understanding and it’s all found in Jesus the Christ (the anointed one). Calvary ended His earthly ministry in one form; but, it also began the “greater works” ministry that He spoke of. Greater works shall they that follow me do… a collective, connected, collaborative effort to affect change when the power of God is first revealed and then released in our lives. It is then that we stand united and change the face of this earth. “If my people who are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray, seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, THEN, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and heal the land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14

We must be adamant in our pursuit of change, renewing our minds so we may accept the truth of what He did for us and gave to us. He’s given us the ability to change the world, just as He did. We can do this by sharing, caring, loving, giving, praying, teaching and leading others to HIM. You have He quickened, that was dead. Colossians 2:13… quickened: to make alive. He’s quickened me; I was dead, now I’m alive. I live and am made whole in Him. I have dedicated my life to helping bring LIFE to others. Women of Destiny, LLC "Purpose-Minded to Promise". TM

Blessings in Abundance,
Sister Debra P. Declouet

He IS Risen...but, do you BELIEVE?

It's Resurrection Sunday (Easter Day) and I come to pose a question to you (us). Do you (we) believe? This week has been an eye opener for me as far as the Resurrection is concerned as I've felt everyday (almost) as if I were there. I can't honestly say I feel as if I were there because my heart won't allow me to imagine seeing my Savior go through the horrendous trial of Calvary and endure the pain and abuse that He did on my (our) behalf. I have; however, experienced this season in a different manner than ever before. Never have I evaluated the significance of each day and done so without being cognizant of what I was doing, it was done with sincerity of heart, not logic or motive.

Today, I awakened around 3am and as I go about my way though preparing to return and rest; my mind/heart falls again on the day's significance. Today is the day 2,000 years ago, that the women of Jesus' disciples go to the tomb with spices to anoint and prepare His body and find that He's NOT there! The reality of what I've just written is this; they didn't BELIEVE that He actually would RISE on the third day as He had prophesied. One account tells of how Mary Magdalene saw the empty tomb, cried and asked where they'd taken Him so that she could take His body away. That gives us reason to pause. (Selah)

How many times has God spoken something to us and we've heard Him because we "walk with" Him; but, the power of the authoritative ONE WHO is speaking does not register, so we do not walk in it. How many times has a man/woman of God spoken a word of healing, deliverance and/or wholeness to broken situations; LIFE in the place of Death; etc. and it's gone in one ear and out of the other? How many times has God given us visions and ideas that we know to be divine and we've not moved in that direction because we do not believe we're capable of doing something so grand?

Today's RESURRECTION hits me on this personal level and it makes me rethink some of the things that He's proposed to me. It reminds me of the power available to me to get ALL that He's promised. Dead situations can be resurrected, power to "do" the impossible is now acknowledged and TRUTH of who He is and what HE is capable of in my life is recognized.

Where do you find yourself on this day? This day when Jesus conquered hell and the grave, OVERCAME the world and all that’s in it? The wisdom of this day and its insight is that this is the day that Jesus “took back” His life and so can we. On Friday, He laid it down for us; He saved and redeemed us; but, TODAY it's as if HE says...Now, let me show you what I've told you! Let me reveal myself to you as the CHRIST, the Son of God. Today He’s saying, “I AM… THAT I AM”!!! Now the question is, CAN we NOW believe??? Can we believe every TRUTH that He’s ever told, not only the Truths of who He is but the Truth of who we are in connection to HIM?

If we’d analyze the significance of this day and apply the resurrection power that we celebrate to our situations, they too will have to be restored to there rightful places. Bondages will have to be released, debts supernaturally cancel and old mindsets destroyed as we take our rightful place in the Kingdom of God - "in Him", "in His authority and power"!!! Jesus has given us everything we need to conquer in this Life. We are to emulate HIM for He’s BEEN raised; now it’s time we RISE.

Question is…Do YOU Believe?

~Debra P. Declouet

HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!!!

Saturday... Resurrection Eve!

Good Morning Everyone,

I just wanted to drop in and share my heart. I know it's been a while since I've done this and for that I apologize. Sometimes we must go into our own sacred place with God and I've found myself drawn there lately. He's reminding me of my first love and leading me to places only He can take me. This week has been full of a loving journey with my Father. Everyday this week something miraculous has happened or some insight has been given.

This morning as I awake early, my heart fell on this day's significance in Scriptural History and at 5am I found myself looking for insight as to what that was. I find in scripture that on this day, those who crucified Him on yesterday were trying to ensure that He would not rise on tomorrow. Killing Him was not enough, they were set on making sure the Savior of the world would remain DEAD and NOT rise as He'd prophesied. They enlisted the help of Pilate to seal and secure the tomb. It reminds me of how the enemy, when he knocks us down, deals us stunning blows and/or tries to kill us; is relentless in his pursuit of death. We too, must be equally if not more relentless in our pursuit of LIFE.

I love you all and pray that you experience the power of the Lord mightily this week and weekend... THE RESURRECTION POWER THAT RAISED JESUS FROM THAT SAME TOMB IS AVAILABLE TO EACH OF US TODAY!!!!

RECEIVE IT, IT'S YOURS!

NOTE: I FEEL LED IN THIS BEAUTIFUL SEASON OF SACRIFICIAL LOVE TO SHARE GOD'S HEART WITH HIS CHOSEN/HIS ELECT.

It's Good Friday!!!

Jesus DIED for ME today. I sit here at work and though I'm physically here and doing everything I'm supposed to be doing; my heart, mind and soul are in sync with the Spiritual meaning of this day. Jesus sacrificed for me; He gave His life which is the greatest thing anyone could give.

He loved me and still does love me enough to deem me worthy of HIS dying, so that I might LIVE. I never want to walk around on this day without reverencing the significance in it. For on this day 2,000 years ago, He was whipped, beaten, carried a cross that He chose to die upon and He became a curse (for cursed is anyone who die upon a tree) so that I can be blessed.

No Greater Love has ever been nor will ever be shown for mankind. For GOD so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son... His Son so loved the Father and the world that He gave His life! Now the question rises, what are you willing to give? We can all began with REVERENCE, let us all reverence THEM!!!

The Bible says to LOVE and the awesome thing about Our God is that because HE is the source of LOVE we have a never-ending supply. For in Him all things consists. We were purposed to and for Love. Jesus became our example of Love in Action and the Holy Spirit dwells within us as our Teacher, leading us in all truth. Let's allow Him to teach us to walk in Truth, in LOVE.
The following poem is God's plan for His people; let us be obedient, even as Jesus was obedient (on this day) even unto death. God Bless You ALL.

God's LOVE

When I think of you I smile, just want your attention for a while
As I share with you my heart, so that you may do your part
And succeed in all I've called you to do.
I want you to know that I'm depending on you,
For you were created in my image.
Yes, when you see you, you see me.
Now let me share with you my character,
And my hope for our family.

I long for creation to love each other,
Love your fathers and your mothers
Loving your neighbors as yourselves,
As with your sisters and your brothers
Adopt the Spirit of Love, you see
Of faith, of hope and tenacity
And then you will walk like me.
With an ability to know and a capacity to show
What it means to love another deeply.

You must learn to give, for you will never beat me giving
And help others in need in this life that you are living.
Respect each others minds, be patient and kind
And live in peace with others not quite like you
For in this, you do what's been commanded of you.
You see, my thoughts are for the lost
I want to tap into their hearts
You are my children, my heirs;
I call you friendI am your Father and I'm here until the end.
Forever teaching, leading and guiding you.
Directing each step along the way
And with all this love that I am faithfully providing
It is my belief that you will never stray.

So now, here's my plan,
I need you to extend your hands
And lovingly lead others to Christ
And as our family is enlarged
I can give others the charge,
For I would that you all be free
And in Christ, live this life in Victory.

Love was the commandment you were left with
And my dear ones Love is truly the key
For love for yourselves and of others
Is how you are connected to me.
I loved you first and I love you best
But now I put you to the test.
To walk in this newness of life.
Walk holy and righteous, free from sin
In peace and joy, for my Spirit lives with.
You've a direct connection to me
And when you seek me sincerely, you'll see
That in love I have covered you, now you can cover others too.

You can live abundantly in this life,
Live in humility, not in strife.
For I have loved you all the same and
I call each of you by name
You are the fruit of my lips, my offspring and true obedience,
I expect you to bring
For to look like me
IS to do what I do.
And to love everyone is what I'm calling you to.
As you imitate me, this world is able to see
That Love is my most powerful gift,
For truly to love is DIVINE
And when given in Truth, it'll last a lifetime.

So, in closing I'll just say,
Stay in the WORD and always pray
For love is closer to you than it may seem;
It's in your hearts and in your minds; it's in your dreams.
And in case you haven't known,
I hope this time with me has shown
That the heritage of Christ still lives on
For Calvary is not where it ends;
Quite the contrary, it's where it begins.
You've a direct command from HIM
To love one another until the end.
When HE comes back in all of HIS glory,
That event shall mark the end of this story,
For eternally with Him, You shall be,
For indeed it is YOU who complete our family tree.

Oh, how wondrous is our Family Above
And it all began with GOD and HIS infinite LOVE.

Copyright 2006 God's Love. Debra P. Declouet.