Endurance

I am strengthened with all might, according to the Lord's glorious power, for all patient endurance and longsuffering with joy! (Colossians 1:11)

I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (Ephesians 6:10)

I put on the whole armor of God, that I may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (Ephesians 6:11)

I always carry about in my body the dying of the Lord Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in my mortal body. (2 Corinthians 4:10,11)

As a servant of God I commend myself in every way - through great endurance. read more »

After a person truly turns to Christ and receives the assurance of God's forgiveness for their past sins, there is usually a short period of joy and blessing where everything seems so wonderful and new! During this period answers to prayer come easily, and God seems to give lots of favor. This may be compared to the joy that the Israelites had in leaving Egypt to head for the Promised Land. read more »

Fasting and prayer is one of the most powerful spiritual combinations on earth. True fasting brings humility and alignment with God. It breaks the power of flesh and demons. It kills unbelief and brings answers to prayer when nothing else works.

It has been well said that prayer is not preparation for the battle - prayer IS the battle. And of all the things we can do to enhance the power and focus of prayer, fasting is doubtless the most potent. read more »