More Than Conquerors: Embracing God’s Triumph in Our Lives

The term "more than conquerors" is one that many of us are familiar with, but not everyone truly understands its profound meaning as described in Scripture. God's plan for our lives is for us to live triumphantly. However, this victory is not automatic. While giving our lives to Christ makes us children of God and secures our redemption, we must also come to a place of total reliance on Him to live out our identity as conquerors.

As we walk through daily life, it's easy to become distracted by worries and challenges that make us look or feel insignificant. But we must take a moment to pause, reflect, and search within ourselves. There is untapped potential waiting to be discovered, potential that can only be unlocked when we choose to fully rely on God's plan. We often get caught up in the "normal" routine of life, forgetting that God has promised something far greater. He has a life for us filled with hope, purpose, and anticipation, where we can confidently step into His promises for us.

Romans 8:37 declares, “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Long before we fully realized it, God loved us and declared us conquerors. He is a faithful God who desires for us to come into the full realization of our rights and privileges in Him. In doing so, we will come to understand the depth of what He has prepared for those who overcome the world.

In Revelation 3:5 MSG, we are reminded that, “The victorious one will, like them, be dressed in white. I will not blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels.” 

This victory, secured by Christ, is not just about overcoming life's challenges; it's about securing our place in the eternal victory parade. When we walk in the power of God’s victory, He celebrates us as overcomers, our names forever etched in the Book of Life.

God rejoices when we overcome, not just as individuals but as His redeemed children. The sacrifice of Jesus was not merely a ceremonial cleansing; it was the redemption of mankind and our introduction to the life He has prepared for us in Him. Through His death, He offers us a life of victory, purpose, and fulfillment.

Perhaps you’ve felt defeated, weary, or stuck. Maybe you've been waiting for a breakthrough that hasn't come yet. Let me remind you that there is a life found in Jesus—a life that introduces us to boundless possibilities. All we need to do is let Him in and allow Him to take the lead in our lives. The victory that Jesus offers is not just a future promise; it is available to us today.

So, take a deep breath, trust in God's plan, and walk confidently as more than a conqueror, because in Christ, we are destined for victory

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Gratitude: For We Still Have Joy

What happens when you lift up the weights but still face the problem? I've noticed this as I commit to visiting the spiritual gym; the devil doesn't give up easily and isn't planning on giving up on you. But here's the thing: it's a double intensity. The devil might be committed to marking an "X" on you, but God is also committed to helping you grow healthy muscles.

We've talked about praying for everything, every little detail, but today, we're approaching the gym with a different approach: the way of gratitude. We're flipping the pages of the year's first quarter, in our hearts and entering His presence with joy and praise.

Lately, the enemy has been trying to lay siege on my joy. But we can choose to approach God not from the depth of our feelings but from a place of honor. We can declare that the Lord is good, and His mercies endure forever. So, we say, "Lord, we are grateful."

Beloved, the rain you might have waited out for might have become a season of hardship. But you know what should still be intact? Your joy, my joy. You can say this loudly to yourself: "My joy is still intact."

It's difficult to speak of having joy when you look at your physical circumstances and hear the mocking laughter saying, "I thought you said your God watches your back." Most times, our replies aren't automatic because we're still processing our pain. I get stuck in those moments too, but I've learned that nothing is responsible for my joy except God.

You can declare solely that "Lord, I am grateful that my joy is still intact. I have joy in my heart, and for this, I am so grateful." This gratitude we feel and express today isn't for anything except joy, even if we don't feel it. Because you don't need to feel it to declare it. You can boldly say, "Lord, I am grateful that You hear my prayers, and I am thankful that joy isn't far from me."

So, when we lift up the weights daily and search for evidence, see your joy as the best gift for diligently seeking Him.

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By Guest writer.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU LIFTED WEIGHTS?

I'm not an athletic person, but whenever I notice the food I eat getting stored as fat in my belly, that's when I decide to go to the gym or engage in a workout session, which sometimes doesn't last more than a week.

I woke up yesterday feeling quite sad and exhausted. This feeling lasted until the evening when I spoke to a loved one about it. She recommended, "Why don't you pray in tongues for a while?" I did, and immediately I started engaging my spirit. I felt lighter and more joyful. She called it "weights." I had called it a "heaviness," and as I thought about it, I realized that it was indeed a weight that lay heavy on my chest and wouldn't go away until I exercised my spiritual self.

Just like not being committed to physical exercise, we also display a lack of commitment in our spiritual lives. The enemy sneaks in and replaces our anticipation of forthcoming events, like interviews or doctor's appointments, with weights.

Instead of feeling heavy-hearted throughout the day, we can lift these weights. Just as exercising burns excess fat, leaving us with what we need, we can spiritually exercise to lift our burdens.

As God says, "Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). We can choose to arm ourselves with scripture and go to God to take away the burdens that threaten our peace of mind.

Are you anxious? Pray in the Holy Ghost. Is your marriage troubled? Pray in the Holy Ghost. Do you have a major decision to make? Engage with the Holy Ghost.

The world is filled with weights, and as long as we live, we'll constantly face heavy burdens. But the truth is, we have a God who is a champion in lifting weights and burdens.

I felt relieved after praying, and even if I had stopped immediately, I felt okay. God wants us to know that a healthy emotional lifestyle can be achieved not just once, but by constantly submitting our feelings to Him. Just as we maintain a physical lifestyle by regularly exercising, we can maintain a healthy emotional lifestyle by regularly seeking God.

Do you desire to enroll in this session of weight lifters? You won't just be lifting your weights; you'll be lifting those of your family as well. In God's words, "Come! 

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By Guest writer.

IT'S TIME TO TAKE A REDEFINED POSTURE: THE PRAYING POLICY

When Christ said we should pray without ceasing, He did not create room for exceptions - whether we feel like it or not, or whether we're happy or not. Although I love words, I could easily be torn down by the wrong words, especially in moments when I'm thin-skinned. In those moments, it feels as if I'm visited by the spirit of heaviness. Not even food, activities, or confronting the person who hurt me can alleviate the pain.

Recently, as I prayed in the Spirit, I realized that my emotions are always under attack. With an unstable and unhappy feeling, I gave up praying. But God had already given us the instruction: "Men ought always to pray and not to faint" (Luke 18:1). So, it's in those moments of feeling heavy that God wants us to press into Him.

I've discovered that if I can stay and pray, even if it's just a little at a time, God's presence eventually overtakes my feelings, and I'm filled with joy. Not the kind of joy that comes from resolved arguments or changed circumstances, but the joy that comes from God, replacing the spirit of heaviness with the spirit of laughter.

Praying always is an instruction we should take seriously. The devil knows that when we start seeing God's face, we become a terror to him. That's why he gives us countless reasons to discourage us from praying.

When God spoke about "dwelling in the secret place" (Psalm 91:1), this scripture became our key verse for protection. But it means more than that. It means finding our identity in God. We might have been trying to prove our worth or identity, but God says, "I can give it to you. You can find it in Me."

The world doesn't need to define us with a name or role. We can choose to be like Jesus, allowing Him to transform our lives. As we pray and seek out the deep things of God, we don't just get answered prayers; we get transformed. We discover who we are meant to be and align ourselves with that identity.

We can use prayer to liberate the identity Christ has formed for us. The devil's strategy is to make us question our worth. He can use the words of our loved ones or respectable people to discourage us. But we can arm ourselves with the Word of God and the lamp of the Holy Spirit, finding strength and meaning in Him.

There is provision for all our needs, but the question is, are we ready to find it?

Stay Revived!