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The Reality of Being More Than a Conqueror in Life by Joyce Meyer Theso important for us to get this truth down in Life hearts and It’s Reality of Being More Than a Conqueror our see ourselves as more than conquerors through Christ Jesus by Joyce Meyer don’t, then our enemy, Satan, will be able to because if we confuse us and keep us from victory. And all the enemy wants Romans 8:37 says that Christians are “more than to do is kill, steal and destroy what God wants us to have (see conquerors” in this world. But do we really know what it means John 10:10). He wants to diminish you – make you smallto be more than a conqueror? you’ll livetook many years for life. minded and small in spirit so I know it a small, frustrated me to learn what it means and how to live the victorious life Jesus diedwe don’tus as believers. way. Every person who confesses But to give have to live that that Christ Jesus is Lord, repents of their sin and gives their heart to God is a child of God and belongs to Him. And in Christ, we are made right with God, we are His righteousness, and we I remember many years when I went to church have the power of Christ in us to live right. faithfully every week, yet my private life was pathetic. It was so frustrating because I really loved God andthat asborn-again Do you realize what this means? It means was a we spend believer, but I wasn’t experiencing victory over the problems in time with God in prayer and studying the Bible, we can access the wisdom and strength we need God and help people. my life so that I could really live forto make right choices and behave right. It doesn’t happen all at once or overnight, but we will make progress every day that we seek God this way. really want you to get this revelation of relationship with As I eventually grew in my personal who you are in I Christ and spent time studying the Word, I came to understand as a born-again believer so you won’t be frustrated or what it means to be like you’re always underand how I could discouraged or feel more than a conqueror attack and just get there. And if I can the it, soGod has more for us than that! trying to get through do day. can you. 20 W O M E N O F S T A N D A R D . O R G | ­ NOVEMBER 2013 When you make a mistake and the devil comes and tells you “You’re no good,” you don’t have to take on the guilt and To be more than put on you. No! You that before you condemnation he wants toa conqueror means can immediately ever getyour mistake to God, thank Him for whatever problem confess a problem, you already know that forgiving you and comes your way, you can overcome it and moveChrist. You live cleansing you with the blood of Jesus, through forward in the with confidence that God loves you no matter what and He victory of His grace and forgiveness. will never leave you nor forsake you. And when you have this Here’s scripture that has helped me take constantly I am kind ofa relationship with Christ, you aren’t hold of whoafraid in bad news live things that may happen that of this world: of Christ and or ofwith victory over the hardships aren’t in your “In this [union unexpected happens or you’re disappointed, plan. When theand communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains by it. you won’t be devastatedperfection with us…because as He is, so are we in this world” (1 John 4:17 AMP). I encourage you to learn who God really is. Get a deeper See, when you get a and His of who you are in understanding of His characterrevelationheart for you. Spend Christ, youHim, read His Word, and let Him inside of Know that time with know that with Christ on the love you. you, there is nothingyou unconditionally. He more than you are because He loves that can happen that’s is good. He wants to bless there’s nothing that’s too we know Him!truth, John 4:4 confirms you and help you. When much for this First we don’t have to it: “Little children, you are of God [youGod cares or whether be tormented by doubts about whether belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the He will take care of us. antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) Whatever your situation is today, God knows about it. He sees than he who is in the world” (AMP). you and hears the cry of your heart. And if you will give Him your problems and do what He tells you to do, you will access Nefateria F. Robinson His overcoming love, grace and power and be more than a conqueror. Because in Christ, as He is, so are we in this world! P.O. Box 12425 Durham, NC 27709 Phone: 919-399-0193 Email: [email protected] http://nailacademysalon.wix.com/nefateria For more on this topic, order Joyce’s four-CD series Bold, Confident and Fearless. You can also contact us to receive our free magazine, Enjoying Everyday Life, by calling (800) 7279673 or visiting www.joycemeyer.org. Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. A New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives. Joyce has authored nearly 100 books, which have been translated into