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142Welcome tothe big game,Alice!SPECIALFEATURE!SEE ALICEIN “ACES INTHE HOLE!”ON PAGE 14.

Prayer is like having superhuman power, where you can travel through space and timeto fight on behalf of someone who is battling in one part of the world, while assistingsomeone to win a soul in another part of the world, at the same time helping to restoreunity or resolve a problem in another part of the world.This would be above the time and faithfulness that you give to your physicalresponsibilities. If that’s not supernatural multitasking, what is? All this is done withMy Spirit and power flowing through your veins from your dependence on Me and honingyour weapon of prayer.Don’t tackle the job you have to do in the physical in your own puny strength; use theweapon of prayer diligently, deftly, and desperately. This is what will make you trulydynamic. It will help you to revolutionize your life, the lives of those you live with, aswell as the lives of others around the world.The work you accomplish through your prayers and through working in the spirit willbe remembered through eternity and by those in Heaven. It’s one of the amazing featsthat will be displayed in the Hall of Warriors—your prayers and all that changed as aresult. So learn how to hone the spiritual weapons, how to get a lot more accomplished byworking in the spirit, and how to become a superhero in the spirit.blade 9

Speak Volumes(Peter:) Prayer and devotion etiquette will become even more important as you beginto incorporate more people into your devotions, prayer vigils, and times of fellowship.They will be observing you to see how you conduct yourselves, and they will be drawingconclusions about your level of commitment and the sincerity of your love for the Lordbased on your attitude and actions in your united devotional meetings.Jesus, You’remy best friend!Wow!You’re wonderful,Jesus! I love You!As new believers, many will be“high” on Jesus, and expect othersto be equally enthusiastic and vocalin their praises and love for Him. Tothem, this will translate into activeparticipation and respectfulnessof times of fellowship aroundthe Word and the things of thespirit. Although you may feel verysincerely connected in spirit, thingssuch as your posture and level ofparticipation in devotional meetingswill send a message to your friendsand outside members who will beobserving you.Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…10xn ad

Well, thanks!I’m glad I’mhere!I’d like you tomeet my girlfriend,Marsha.The goal isn’t tojust know how toact when visitorsare present, but tomake these qualities,mindsets and behaviorpart of our lives, basicto who we are asindividuals and as aFamily.Hey, I’m soglad you came!(Jesus:) I want your friends, new members and disciples to see an example of the realMe—the fun, free, happy, lively Me. When you are actively participating in your meetingsand devotions, giving Me your full attention and respect, and showing your enthusiasmfor Me, My Word, and the things of the spirit, that shows that you’re committed anddedicated, and that speaks volumes to those that you’re ministering to.If the fire of our connection burns brightly in your hearts and Homes, and if you aregiving your times with Me your all, you will become a strong and powerful testimony toyour flock and to the world.(“A Professional Lifestyle for the Offensive,” ML #3725:115–116, 119, 121–122)Wow! Thoseguys are reallyfriendly andsincere.Yeah! Let’scome backtomorrow.wlyj!tyj!ptl!xn ad 11

Superhero S( Jesus:) “The Enemy’sattacks grow stronger bythe day, but the key powerI’ve given you grows evenfaster and will cause you totriumph.” Remind yourselfoften of the ever-growingpower of the keys. Justbecause the Devil’s attacksare growing stronger is noreason to give in. Your poweris superior to his. You canwin every time. You cantriumph over every attack.You’re not weak or punywhen you hold the keys. Thekeys make a warrior out ofyou. The keys are like yoursuperhero suit that transformsyou and what you arecapable of.12blade

uitsWhen you use the keys,it’s like donning your spiritualhero suit. That’s whennothing can stop you, hurtyou, defeat you, or outsmartyou. Suddenly you can fly,suddenly you have greaterstrength in your arms,suddenly you’re invincible.Anything the Devil triesagainst you is like child’splay, because with this herosuit onwith key powerenveloping youyou canwithstand and outmaneuverhis every attack.When you see troublelooming, when you hear of adifficult situation, when youencounter a problem, whenyou hear a cry for help, that’syour time to shine! Throwopen that closet, pull outyour hero suit, pull it on, andrun to the rescue. By callingon the keys for difficultsituations, by using the keysto overcome the problemsyou face, by claiming thekeys for the difficulties ofothers, you’re able to go tothe rescue in the spirit!Become a superhero ofthe spirit by actively usingthe keys.DANIEL SKYblade 13

Featuring Alice in…The placewhere you falland feel like givingup, but standagain to keepwalking,Every day thatyou determine tonot let the littlebattles getyou down,Every daythat you makethe decisionto fight,Every daythat you choose touse the new weaponsand to rise aboveyourself and yourshortcomings,that’s avictory.JEREMYthat’s aplace ofvictory.that’s avictory.that’s avictory.What to you feels like continual defeat, because you feel you’re being continuallyattacked, is in My eyes a time of frequent victory.You’ve been making many right decisions—decisions tofight,decisions to behappy,decisions toovercome yourfeelings,I rebukethis Jealousyover Rummy!decisions tohear from Me—Yes!Speak tome aboutit, Lord.14and all of these equal victory.blade

The Enemyis not taking iteasy on you; he’spitted some of hisfiercest opponentsagainst you.We meetagain, Alice!Truco.This istraining, Mylove.You feel like you’rebluffing the Enemyand betting on ahand you don’t haveby continuing tofight even whenyou feel wearyor lackingin faith.I know all that it costs you to fightto not give up or give in.You think it’sonly a matter oftime before theEnemy forces youto accept yourlosses.But that’snot how itgoes.blade 15

...ACES in the HOLE!All those on My team are guaranteed winning hands. Each one ofMy hands is capable of defeating any hand Satan could put down.His only hope is to bluff you out of your deserved victory.You’re inthe big gamenow, Alice!No matter what combination of numbers or figures in your hand, yourcards are all aces compared to his, and he’s destined to lose. He bets andbets and bets that his hand is better than yours. He keeps challengingyou with another bet or raise on each round. He knows that if he canscare you through the high stakes and relentless bets, you’ll fold and yourlosses will become his gain.I bet, er …one th-thousanddollars. …Make it amillion!16blade

This is not a good time to give up. You have everything it takes to win. Yourvictory is in your hand right now through the cards I have dealt you. You havethe cards of faith, praise, key power, full possession, prayer, obedience, theWord, and so much more. Those cards are aces in their own right. Hold on tothem.Don’t quit until your every investment in the game comes back to you doublefold. It’s worth it. You’ll leave this game with more value and riches than youhad when you entered it. You’ll be the richer for it, and Satan will have reasonto fear you because of it. Your mission is to play until Satan’s last bet is on thetable. Your mission is to call his bluff. Your mission is to WIN.ThankYou, Joshua. Wecleaned the oldboy out!Notable Quotes:(Jesus:) Spiritually you’re really, really tough! When you’re fighting inthe spirit, act tough, be tough, and show the Enemy that you’re not goingto fall for a bluff or an ambush, because you know his devices, you’vedealt with “his kind” before, and you know that you can win.(“The Art of War, Part 1,” ML #3532:47)18(Jesus:) [The Devil will] never win, because I’ve already beaten him. He’sthe eternal loser. The attacks he sends your way now, fierce as they mayseem, are in actual fact pathetic bluffs, because he’s already lost. You’realready the winner and the champion, and there’s nothing the Enemy cando about that. As long as you cling to My love and use the weapons I’vegiven you, you’ll always, always beat him.(“Nothing Is Too Hard for Jesus!” ML #3658:95–96)blade

16 Terrific ReasonsFOR INVESTING INYOUR EDUCATIONBY JESUS1.A good foundation in education willenhance and broaden your usefulness.2.It’ll open certain doors that youwouldn’t otherwise be able to enter.3.Society expects a certain level of education fromprofessionals, and this helps you better relate to andreach the educated and labor leaders.4. It will make you a more well-rounded missionary.5.It will prepare you for opportunitiesyou may not be expecting today.6.It will make you more versatile in yourgifts and knowledge base.7.A lack of education reflects poorly on yourdiscipline and priorities as an individual.xn ad19

8. Studying teaches you self-discipline.9. Studying teaches you accountability.10.Studying teaches you how to process informationin a constructive, useful way.11.Studying exercises your memory and helps youwith mental focus.12.Studying teaches you how to set goals andachieve them.13.Studying helps you to learn about yourself—yourinterests, the way you think, your study habits.14.Studying provides you with resources and leadsto other resources and useful interests.15.Studying helps you learn how to set andchoose priorities.16.Studying teaches you how to find the information youneed, where to look for it and how to process it, and lifeteaches you how to apply that information.(“Devotional: Education for Life,” ML #3780:133)20xn ad

GIVE CHANGE ABear HugOh, awesome!A new phone is comingout! I gotta get thatto help with myoutreach.Got to beon the cutting edgeof technology.(Mama:) Change is a funny thing.Most of us want and desire the new,the innovative, and the creative. Wewant to be cutting edge and modernenough to reach the world of today.What amasterpiece. I reallyenjoy putting togethermy schedule.SABINEYet, at the same time we tend tofeel safe with the way things are—Gasp! Change iscoming! What am Igoing to do!?or at least with much of the way thingsare. We have traditions from the pastthat matter a great deal to us and thatwe have a hard time letting go of, oreven considering letting go of.xn ad 21

Sometimes we act like change is our best friend, other times we look at it like a mortalenemy. It’s human nature to be a bit double-minded about change, but we can choose to bea change proponent, one who embraces change and loves it.I love you!Get back, getback! Don’t comenear me!Alright,alright!Some people more naturally pursueand love change, but even those whodon’t love it naturally can learn to love it.Aw, come here.Let me give youa big hug!Nice bear!Eh he!You don’tthink the suit isa bit much?No, trust Me,Change is goingto love it!(Jesus:) When I ask you to adopt new methods or mindsets, before you do anything else,take a deep breath and ask Me to help you to open your spiritual arms wide—and then givethat change a big bear hug!22xn ad

Herm??Oh well,can’t figure it out.I guess I’ll have to trustthe Lord. I know thatHe’s got the answer!If the new dynamics I’m adding intothe mix don’t match up with your personaltake or perspective on the issue, ask Me tohelp you to flow with it anyway. You canrest assured that as you proceed by faith,walking on the waters of change, I’ll keepyou afloat. I may have to hold your hand atfirst, but before long, if you keep advancingby faith, you won’t just be cautiouslywalking on the water—you’ll be runningand dancing on it!Umm, are Yousure about this?Don’t wait to haveit all figured out, orto understand it allin your mind beforeyou embrace change.Understanding is thebyproduct of faith,so believe in order tounderstand. Embracethe new, and you willsee My Spirit go to workthrough the new factorsthat I’m injecting intothe equation.Thatta boy!You’re doing sowell!Whippee! This isso fun!(“Give Change a Bear Hug,” HIM)xn ad 23

MULTI-PURPOSETOOLKROMEThe key of the multi-purpose tool willnot only help you to adapt to thecallings I have for you, and to acquirethe talents or skills needed for theministries or tasks I place before you,but it will also give you fulfillmentwhile doing so. It will help you to findyour niche and be as useful as you can.24extra