Greeting from Rick

Hello again! I just wanted to say hello to everyone and share a little something with you. Earlier this month, I shared a post about Keys to Living in Victory. I only shared a couple of those keys with you but told you I’d be back to share some more. Well, hopefully, you’ve had time to start with at least those two and get them operating in your life. I wanted to share the next couple steps with you.

First, let me just give a quick recap of the previous post:

Step 1: You must daily spend time in the Word. We forget 95% of what we hear within 72 hours. We've got to stay in the Word to know what it says. No excuses...get in and stay in the Word. If you will get in the Word, the Word will get in you! John 8:32

Step 2: Speak the Word. Don't talk the problem. Don't talk doubt and unbelief. You've got to speak the Word. You've got to talk your covenant! And when you speak, you release a sound into the Spirit realm. God's Word and your voiceprint will pull what is unseen into what is seen.
2 Corinthians 4:7-13

And now on to the next steps:

Step 3: Be a person of prayer. 1 Thess. 5:17 says, ‘Pray without ceasing.” This may sound overwhelming but all it means is this, never hang up on God! God will never hang up on us. We must always stay in tune with Him and what He is speaking. You would never just get up in the morning, say “Hello” to your spouse on your way out the door and then never speak another word to them the whole day. Well, hopefully you wouldn’t! You’re marriage would be in a sad state if you did! Yet, how many days do we do that exact same thing to God. Sometimes, He’d be doing good to even get a “Hello”! You’ve got to maintain that active continually prayer with Him, conversing and communing with Him continually.

Step 4: Be a giver! Now, I know what you’re thinking, “I give my tithe and offering.” Most of us think when we hear “Be a giver” that it’s automatically talking money. While it does include our money and that is important, it’s more than just that. We have to give our lives. Matthew 10:17 tells the story of a rich young ruler who just couldn’t seem to trust Jesus with his whole life. It’s not your stuff God wants, it’s your heart! Don’t be afraid to give your life completely to him.

God has given us a way to walk in victory in our lives. It is just up to us to apply it. It’s not hard, it just takes us making the decision!

Again, we thank you for your prayers and your continued support. We love and miss you all!