Changing Your World Podcast with Creflo Dollar

Relationships are very important to God, yet sometimes they end. When this happens and we lose someone we love, the extreme pain from the broken relationship can break our hearts. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the loss, God promises to heal the emotional wounds resulting from it, even if He does not restore the relationship itself. Some people can be devastated by this, because they allow themselves to be led by their emotions. A relationship that has ended has the potential to destroy our lives if we let it break our relationship with God. To overcome it and move forward, we must trust that He has something better waiting for us in our future. As long as we focus on God and our relationship with Him, we will be able to remain emotionally healthy and strong. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Relationships and friendships with others make life sweeter, and learning how to build godly and strong friendships leads us to successful and happy marriages. However, none of these relationships are possible without first forming a personal relationship with God and His Word. The Bible gives us specific directions on how to be the kind of forgiving friend that consistently displays unconditional love toward others. It also tells us how to repair and reconcile a relationship in conflict. This type of restoration comes by respecting others, putting their interests first, and choosing to overlook their offenses against us. We cannot do this through our own efforts—we succeed only by relying on the Holy Spirit to help us. Depending on God allows Him to supernaturally put our severed relationships back together. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Brokenness is a real issue in today's world. We all want to do the morally right thing, but sometimes we find ourselves doing the exact opposite; this is because all of us have been broken in some way. Brokenness is the fundamental disorder in creation that affects our relationships and behavior. In the beginning when God created the universe, brokenness did not exist. However, it showed up when the devil did; this disorder comes directly from the enemy. The good news is that God can turn any brokenness in our lives into something better and more beautiful than before. He offers us reconciliation; when we turn back to Him, He works every bad thing that happened to us into something good. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Just as there is a contrast between the law that Moses gave and the grace that Jesus brought, there is also a contrast between self-effort and rest. God only works on our behalf if we are resting; therefore, we must rightly divide what it means to be at rest on a spiritual level. Knowing the difference between working to get God to do something and having faith in what He has already done allows us to enter into the place of rest where He wants us to be, and to stay there. We are not made righteous in God's eyes by our performance, but by our belief in Jesus Christ. We are the righteousness of God by faith, even when we sin, but many Christians do not understand this. We must move beyond the mindset that makes it difficult for us to believe that we could actually receive something from God without doing anything to deserve it. Stress and worry are signs that we are still in self-effort; the peace of mind from believing that we already have everything Jesus made available for us is the acid test that proves we are truly at rest. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

The overarching question many of us may have on our minds is, "Why am I here on earth and what am I supposed to do?" We learn the answer when we find out the destiny that God has already planned and created for us. When we consider the deepest desires of our heart that seem to have always been there and will not go away, it is because God deliberately put them there. This was no accident; it is His will that we acknowledge those desires and pursue them. Ways to discover what God wants us to do include determining what sparks our passion, knowing what talents automatically emerge from us, and seeking guidance from godly people in this area. Other ways include listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking to us, understanding what we can fully commit ourselves to, knowing what produces outstanding results in our lives, and paying attention to whether or not we have peace. Following these strategies allows God to lead us to the destination He wants for us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

The definition of what it means for us to obey God has changed from the old covenant of the law to the new covenant of grace. Before, perfectly keeping all the commandments was required in order to receive blessings and avoid being cursed; now, belief in Jesus' perfect performance in keeping all the laws positions us to receive all of the blessings with none of the curses. Unlike in the Old Testament, our doing is now secondary in importance to God; when we first believe in the finished works of Jesus, our doing will fall in line with our faith. The law tells us to trust in our performance. However, our faith should rest not in what we do or the material possessions we can acquire, but in God's love for us. Focusing on Jesus instead of on our self-efforts allows us to find rest in His sufficiency. Setting aside all the rules and regulations that religion says are important and simply believing in God's love allows Him to give us the specifics of what and how to accomplish what He wants us to do. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We have all felt the temptation at one time or another to think of ourselves as the center of our own little universe. This is because we live in a culture that encourages a self-centered mindset. Contrary to popular opinion, however, this kind of thinking is not something we should fall into. Self-centeredness and pride fool us into thinking that we, and our own needs, matter more than everyone else and their needs; the result is that we hurt others. To be self-centered is to be constantly focused on our own perceived importance and what others think; this comes out either through arrogance or shyness. Instead of being proud and self-centered, we should instead embrace a humble mindset, using Jesus Christ as our example. Genuine humility is agreeing with the truth, regardless of others' opinion; God can only use us when we reach this point. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We all have a choice as to how we want to live our lives. We can either choose a lifestyle that pleases God, or one that only pleases ourselves. A distinguishing mark of the new covenant is that we have the Holy Spirit who works in us and empowers us to do things that are pleasing to God; these are the very things that we are not capable of doing on our own. However, too many Christians who are under grace do not understand its nature; they become comfortable with their sin and reason that whatever the world does is okay for them to do also. Although God still loves them, they become accustomed to living solely for themselves. If we find ourselves at this point and do not know how to bring our lives back into control, we simply need to let the Holy Spirit teach us how to resist worldly temptations and yield our wills to God's will. We find power, purpose, and direction when we decide to cooperate with, not fight against, God. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

If we have ever been hurt in a relationship, or are hurting now, we must learn how to deal with it so that we can recover and move on. We live in an angry world; much of that anger stems from the emotional pain of being hurt. Trying to go on with our lives with unresolved hurt as our foundation gives us a warped, twisted view of life and makes us bitter. We have an enemy who works through others to hurt us and paralyze us in our past. However, believers have been given authority and power over the enemy; this includes over his ability to hurt us. We walk in freedom from hurt by dealing with it God's way, not the world's way. We win by shifting our focus from our past and what the devil says about us to our future and what God says about us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We are living in a broken world surrounded by broken people. It is impossible to go through life without being broken in some area. However, we must not use this as an excuse to stay where we are without making progress. In His Word, God promises to be with us and deliver us from whatever brokenness we suffer. He turns it into something good, makes us whole again, and brings us back to Him. Brokenness puts us in a place that makes us willing to do anything that God asks of us, without any resistance. When we are hurting and suffering, our pain is not pointless; just as Jesus was broken on the cross but was raised three days later, we will also be delivered from our brokenness when we trust in Him. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

When sickness and disease show up, a Christian's response to it should be completely different than the world's response. Jesus already made provisions for our perfect health two thousand years ago so that we would not have to waste our energy trying to do something He already did. We can instead follow ten biblically-based steps for receiving by faith what is already finished. Healing is God's will, but His will does not automatically come to pass without us doing our part; we must actively decide to take it for ourselves. When most people have no idea how to respond to a bad medical diagnosis, our response should always be based on God's Word concerning healing. What God says—not what the doctor says—is the final authority on the subject. Faith is our positive response to what grace has already made available; this response causes healing to come to pass. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

It is impossible to go through life without suffering some sort of brokenness. Thankfully, we do not have to endure the pain all alone; Jesus died for broken people. He went to the cross for us so that we could be healed from this state, and move on with our lives. Relationships play a major part in the healing God wants to bring us. Not only does His presence restore broken relationships, but He also heals us emotionally through new relationships we form with other believers. Although true wholeness can only be found through Jesus Christ, God uses human care and ministry to assist us on our journey. This is how He heals our broken hearts. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

As believers, we must not make the mistake of thinking that we have to do something, first, before God can do something for us. Because of the finished works of Jesus Christ, everything we need has already been done. Our healing, deliverance, success, prosperity, peace, and joy are waiting for us to receive them by faith. If we fail to realize this, it is because we have not yet renewed our minds. This is an important point; even after being born again, we will need to continually renew our minds for the rest of our lives. Real change comes from learning to think differently from the world, and from religion; bringing our thoughts into compliance with God's Word causes us to grow and mature spiritually. This type of renewal takes courage and commitment, but is well worth any sacrifices we must make to reach the destination God has in mind for us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

If we want a successful life, our mindset is important. We can either embrace a mentality of failure or of success. Our minds are powerful, and our thought processes can move us in either direction. Mindsets of self-preservation and poverty go against what God's Word teaches us about trusting in Him for everything we need; neither should we fall prey to a comparison mindset. As believers, we must have faith that our heavenly Father rules over and sustains all things, and that because we are in Him, we will have no lack or insufficiency in any area of our lives. We must also remember that comparing ourselves to others minimizes what God has done for us. Jesus, who is our perfect example, knew that He was a child of the King, and that the King's children always have more than enough; this is how we must think. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

As Christians, we are called to be bold and confident. It is not God's will that we are fearful or afraid of anything; this spirit comes from the enemy. Satan uses fear to control us; we therefore must be extremely sensitive to its presence in our lives. One of the worst things about living in fear is that it keeps us in bondage, which is why we must resist it and fight against it with every fiber of our being. What we focus on is critical; we win our spiritual battle when we focus on what God says instead of on what the devil says. It is dangerous not to know God through a personal relationship with Him because Satan uses our ignorance of God to make his words of fear sound like God's Word. A solid grounding in the Word keeps us from being deceived. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

In our spiritual walk, our minds are a battleground. The enemy will always center his attack on our thinking, and whatever we regularly think about is what we are most likely to see manifested in our lives. In light of this, it matters greatly who and what we give access to in our thought lives. If we are struggling with negative emotions, we must take responsibility for what we think. What we ponder and become preoccupied with will either cause us to worry or bring us peace. Therefore, we must meditate on God's Word in the context of the finished works of Jesus Christ. Setting our minds on His Word and keeping them focused on it allows our mindsets to bring us to the place that we need to be in life. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

To be truly successful, a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit is essential. The Spirit is our silent partner and the third person in the Holy Trinity, sent to lead us where we need to go in life. The Holy Ghost can do many things we are unable to do on our own, and He has multiple roles. As a teacher, He alerts us to false teachings that deceive so many in these last days; there is a good reason He is also called the Spirit of truth. Other roles He fills include a corrector, a director, a planner, and a deliverer. Trusting and acknowledging the Spirit allows Him to put His attributes to work to bring to pass God's will for our lives. Allowing Him to guide us through every situation moves us into an overwhelmingly good plan that God lovingly prepared specifically for us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

As humans, we have been designed and created for relationships. With this in mind, there is nothing more important than having a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit. He is the administrator of the new covenant of grace, but also the most forgotten person in the Holy Trinity. When we got born again and delivered from the law, He became the one who leads and guides us; a relationship with God through the Holy Spirit is how we know we are Christians. The Holy Ghost, who empowered Jesus to perform miracles during His ministry, gives us the same abilities. As the Spirit, God, Himself, lives in us as our heavenly Father; therefore, as His children, we do well to spend time with Him, pay attention to His guidance, and not ignore Him. We only succeed when we wait on Him. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

On our journey through life, it is impossible to find the right path on our own. As Christians, we do not have to guess or hope for the best; we have the Holy Spirit who coaches and directs us in the right direction to go. Therefore, if we are to receive the promises we read about in the Bible, a relationship with Him is essential. However, the Holy Ghost is the most misunderstood person in the Holy Trinity. Most people think He is just a shiver, a jump, or a jiggle, but He is a real person, sent to guide, counsel, and instruct us. The Spirit leads us away from the mindset of Mosaic Law that says we must do something to earn God's blessings, and reveals to us that we receive them simply by believing in Jesus Christ. Our lives will never be the same when we receive the Holy Spirit by faith and let Him do everything we are not capable of doing by ourselves. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

We all have a reason for living. God has a purpose for each of our lives; to find out what it is, we simply need to tune in to Him and let Him lead us. Learning to follow God involves being born again, and developing a relationship with Him as our heavenly Father. This brings clarity and understanding to what His plan is for us. Putting ourselves in a position for Him to lead us involves a willingness to be humble and accept His direction and guidance. Faith is also necessary on our spiritual walk, as is a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Studying God's Word and allowing it to influence us brings us spiritual light so that we can see where to walk on our journey. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

To get a clearer picture of God, we need to understand His unearned, undeserved favor toward us. His grace goes far beyond simply forgiving our sins; it is His way of dealing with those who receive Christ. Grace provides assurance, stability, and direction in the lives of believers. It is not something reserved for when we eventually get to heaven; it immediately begins working in our daily lives the instant we believe and accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. The beauty of grace is that it is based not on what we do, but on what Jesus already did and our faith in that. We are forgiven, holy, and righteous not because of our efforts, but because God said so. Knowing and accepting our right-standing with God changes our entire lives. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Trusting God is something many Christians talk about, but relying on Him should be more than just a popular slogan. As believers, we need to know the practical side of applying our faith in Him. We can either trust in God, or in the systems of the world. This is an important choice; the world can fail us at any time, but God never will. We can have total confidence in Him because He is completely trustworthy. Trust is the currency of the kingdom of God; when we give our trust to Him, we receive from Him everything we need for successful, joyful, prosperous lives. As His sheep, we are completely safe when we choose to lean on Him as our Shepherd. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Remembering someone indicates how much we value and respect them; likewise, forgetting them indicates a lack of consideration and regard for them. This is especially true when it comes to a relationship with God. Even Christians can make the mistake of doing religious works by habit without taking God into account or asking for His blessing. This is the definition of ungodliness. It is impossible to succeed when we disregard God and instead focus only on ourselves. Forgetting Him is a sign of pride; regarding Him and giving Him the credit for our successes is a sign of humility. Simply depending on God, without all of the empty works the world exalts, positions us to receive blessings from Him. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

God's presence in our lives is something we as believers should seek above all else. Developing a close, personal relationship with Him allows us to hear Him speaking directly to us when we need to hear from Him. Believing that God wants to spend each day with us allows us to experience His love, in both good and bad times, regardless of what mistakes we may have made. Knowing God is not the same as knowing about Him; a genuine relationship with Him teaches us that He is always ready to encourage us and show us mercy, not to punish or condemn us, when we slip and fall. We enter into this relationship when we get born again, and strengthen it by deliberately focusing on God instead of on all the things that happen around us. Walking through life with Him strengthens us and gives us peace and allows Him to guide and direct us. Faith in God's love allows us to know Him the way He wants us to. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

As Christians, the power we wield comes from a personal relationship with God that is so strong that we carry His presence with us everywhere we go. Some people simply know about God who go through the mechanics of Christianity; that is not the same as experiencing Him for ourselves. He wants to live inside us and can do so if we fully trust in Him. When we focus on Him and experience His infinite love we are changed and empowered to do things we are unable to do in the natural. Human intellect can only take us so far, but it falls short of trusting God and allowing Him to show us how much He loves us. We desperately need Jesus; the quality of our lives depends on Him and on our faith in His love. By being still and quieting our noisy spirits we position ourselves to see Him for who He is and receive everything He wants to give us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

In a world that does not know God, having an intimate, personal relationship with Him is valuable beyond comparison. Everything we need in life flows from it; our success and ability to accomplish what is humanly impossible comes not from our own strength, but from walking with Him. It is not enough just to know about Him; we must experience Him firsthand. Knowing God not only changes our lives here on earth, but also lets us begin our eternal lives in His presence even before we die. There is nothing in life more important than a relationship with God; when we are willing to give up everything for Him, we lose nothing, but gain much more. Our priorities should be to place Him before all the flashy, fancy things we see around us in the physical realm. Life is the sum total of who we spend it with; the true definition of success and prosperity is spend our lives with God. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

God wants to talk to us; it is His will that we hear from Him. However, sometimes we may be so focused on our own problems that we can't hear what He's saying. There is never a problem with God speaking; the issue is always with something we may be doing to block His voice. Barriers to hearing from Him include unbelief, having undeveloped spirits, and being burdened with an evil spirit that makes us spiritually deaf. Having a hardened conscience and neglecting to spend time with the Holy Spirit will also hinder our ability to hear from God. We keep our spiritual ears open by actively living in His Word so it can tune our spirits to Him. Allowing the Word to keep us clean from the world's influence enables us to detect the difference between truth and lies, thereby consistently defeating the enemy. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

The world is not accustomed to the idea of hearing from God; however, as Christians we have a blood-bought right to hear from Him. Getting directions from Him enables us to make wise decisions and avoid traps that others fall into. Hearing Him clearly and distinctly can literally save our lives. God is always talking to us; our job is to deliberately and intentionally screen out all distractions and listen for His voice. He speaks to us about everyday situations and gives us clear and concise information; there is never any uncertainty or guessing when we hear from Him. God wants to speak into our lives, guide us, and tell us His will concerning us. Developing a relationship with Him so that we can hear what He says allows Him to rescue and deliver us, and make our lives a powerful witness to others. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

God is omnipresent and is never far from us. When we go through issues, He waits for us to invite Him into our lives so that He can begin working on our behalf. We desperately need God to help us with things we cannot do on our own. His presence transforms us; when He is with us He works in us to change us in ways we are unable to do on our own. An intimate, personal relationship with Him gives us peace and allows His grace to flow into our lives; we need to know Him well enough to trust and rely on Him in all situations so that we can carry His presence with us wherever we go. We see supernatural manifestations only when we seek God simply for who He is, not for anything we can get from Him. When we are willing to put God first in our lives and let Him lead us, others will be able to see Him through us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

The journey called life can take many twists and turns. Most people try to navigate through it on their own; however, walking the path with God gives us a level of success that the world will never experience. We cannot succeed or be happy without God; we therefore need to actively seek out His presence and constantly remain in it. One of the ways we become aware of Him being present in our lives is by a shift in mindset, from thinking about our sins to thinking about our righteousness in Christ. Another way is to study God's Word daily, which keeps us in constant contact with Him. The benefits are multiple, and include strength, joy, peace, and godly wisdom. Knowing Jesus is knowing God, Himself; pursuing a relationship with Him gives us everything we need. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

One of the most powerful aspects of a personal relationship with God is our faith in His love for us. We must be careful not to get too deep when we relate to God; His love is simple, straightforward, and unconditional, and when we believe in it, miracles start breaking out. When we know God from firsthand experience, we are empowered to do things beyond our natural capabilities. This includes loving people when they do unlovable things and forgiving them even when they hurt us. God is love; experiencing Him is guaranteed to transform us in ways that rule-keeping or self-effort cannot. He heals any issues in our lives and turns brokenness into wholeness. Once we encounter His goodness, we will never be the same. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

There are traditional reasons to celebrate Christmas, and then there are the real reasons. There is nothing wrong with the trees, lights, gifts, and family traditions, but, if we are not careful, we can find ourselves not feeling "the Christmas spirit." We who have been born again can sense this Spirit every day of our lives, because He lives inside us. We celebrate Christmas because, until Jesus came, we were all in bondage and destined for hell. When God sent His Son in fleshly form to set us free, He presented to us the greatest gift of all. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

The spirit of mammon has one main goal: to lure us away from trusting God. It tries to wiggle its way into all aspects of our lives, including our finances, and tells us the exact opposite of what God tells us. Mammon says money is the answer to our problems and wants to convince us that it can give us what only God can give us. If we let it, mammon will generate fear in us about our money while putting us in debt; in short, it wants to rule our lives. We can stay free from this spirit by trusting God, acknowledging we need him daily, and being generous givers. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

When Jesus talked about money, he also referred to the spirit of mammon that can become attached to it. When we try to serve two masters, double-mindedness is the result. The spirit of mammon leads to the worship of material possessions; when we do more to get money than we do for the kingdom of God, we are under mammon's influence. Mammon wants to keeps us in debt, both financially and spiritually, but applying the word of God in every area of our lives is our way of declaring war on it. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

When we study the issue of money and how it relates to trust, we cannot ignore the presence of mammon. Mammon is an evil spirit that is never far from money, and it tempts us to trust it instead of God. Mammon is the name of the false god of riches in the Old Testament that the people served; putting anyone or anything in first place instead of God amounts to idolatry. Mammon is not the same thing as money. Money is neither righteous nor unrighteous, but when mammon exerts its influence, it opposes everything God does. We must be aware of how this demonic spirit operates so that we can fight it. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Jesus did not throw words around, so it is significant that he used the word "mammon" at least four times in the New Testament. When he used it, he did not simply mean money; he deliberately used the word "mammon" to show us what happens when we become attached to money. But mammon's influence does not just stop with wealth. If we are not vigilant, this spirit will extend to every area of our lives and convince us to trust it instead of God. It tries to motivate us to do more things for it than for God, with the goal of replacing God as the source of what we need. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

If we want to see and experience God's blessings in our lives, we must embrace an attitude of deliberate thankfulness. This involves glorifying God even when we do not physically see what we believe Him for, which is an act of faith. There is real power involved in being thankful, because giving thanks is the key to fruitfulness. We are accustomed to hearing the world's murmuring and complaining, but proactively thanking and praising God in advance will activate increase. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Money is simply a tool, and it does not carry a spirit on it until we take possession of it. If we are under the influence of mammon, which is an evil spirit in direct contradiction to God, that spirit will be passed on to the money we have. If we are directed by the spirit of God, his spirit will influence our management of money. Because these spirits are in complete opposition to each other, we face a decision as to which one we will serve. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

The spirit of mammon is a subtle demon that hides from us and tries to disguise itself as the spiritual voice we hear in religion. Jesus taught some powerful lessons about money, and he always discussed it in relation to trust. We must decide for ourselves whether we are being influenced by God or by mammon. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Mammon is a sneaky, hateful, evil spirit whose main goal is to steal, kill, and destroy. It readily attaches itself to money and does its best to get us to trust wealth more than God. It always contradicts the word of God, and attempts to persuade us to develop a wrong relationship with money. As Christians, we must be careful not to allow ourselves to be lured away from the Spirit of God and fall under the rule of the spirit of mammon. Studying what the Bible says about money will open our eyes to the work of this spirit so we can recognize it for what it is. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

The demonic spirit of mammon is very pervasive and subtle, and it can be difficult to detect unless we keep careful watch against it. This spirit is attached to money, and it tries to persuade us to trust money more than God. Wealth and riches cannot buy healing, deliverance, grace, or any other blessings from God; trust is the currency of the kingdom. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Money management is a topic that divides worldly thinking from what is taught in the Bible. The Scriptures tell us that money is the least important thing requiring the smallest amount of faith. When we demonstrate to ourselves through giving that we trust God with our money, we can trust him for bigger things, as well. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

If we are to stay strong spiritually, we must surround ourselves with other believers and study the Word of God. If we are to live by the Bible, it is important to read it closely to learn what it says. One of the things we learn from it is the importance of giving. God is the God of extravagant favors, but whether or not we benefit from his prophecies depends on whether or not we believe what the Bible says in this area. When we say we trust Jesus, giving is an expression of that trust. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

If we are to experience gender equality the way the Word of God describes it, we must be willing to set aside all stereotypes we have of males and females. Although men and women may not be seen as equals in the eyes of the world, they are in God's eyes. The Bible goes to great lengths to teach us about true submission not just for women, but for men as well. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

When we spend time with other believers, the message that we should die to sin is something we hear so often that it can become a cliché. We should definitely deal with this issue, but the problem is that the more we focus on not committing a particular sin, the more we find we are still sinning in that area. When we are in Christ, we are already dead to sin. The spiritual battle we fight is waged in our minds, and our entire lives are influenced by what we think and believe. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

When we are born again, not only are we changed, but we also exchange everything we are not for everything that Jesus is. He is wisdom, righteousness, redemption, and holiness. We become these things when we are in Christ and he is in us. Each of us must decide to let him live through us by submitting and turning ourselves over to him, and acknowledging that we are not successful in our own ability. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

Many people constantly struggle with the "I am a Christian, but what about sin?" issue. If we have been born again, we are free from our old, sinful nature; but to be free from sin actions, we must renew our minds and learn to think differently. Jesus Christ died for us while we were still sinners, so that His grace would be available to save us from our sins. The righteousness He has for us allows us to live victoriously. This gift is offered to us by God's favor, and all we need to do to receive it is accept it. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

When we look at godly relationships between men and women, it is with an eye toward operating in biblical equality. This equality does not just apply to marriage, but to all aspects of life, including the ministry. Service to God is an open opportunity for everyone, regardless of gender or marital status. It is wrong to allow worldly traditions to contradict the Word of God in this area and set up parameters on who is qualified to preach. Whether male or female, we must all yield ourselves to Him and put aside our own selfish interests. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast", a space, and your amount to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org. "Message and Data rates may apply. You will receive a maximum of two text messages per user response. You can text the word "Help" for assistance or "Stop" to opt out. Visit https://app.securegive.com to view Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "

In the Bible, there is a clear distinction between the old covenant before the cross, and the new covenant after the cross. Under the old covenant, the children of Israel would only receive God's blessings if they perfectly obeyed His commandments. By comparison, under the new covenant, we are blessed because we are in Christ Jesus. Righteousness is a gift we receive by faith in Him. The cross changed everything for us, including how we pray. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

Done properly, prayer is not just communicating with God, but it is also communing with Him. This loving communion should be constant, not just for a few minutes each day. We must approach our heavenly Father as a real person, not as a religious symbol. With this kind of attitude, we can magnify Him over any issues we face, and acknowledge that His name is above all other names. Coming before God because we want to, not because it is religiously mandated, empowers our prayer life. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.