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142<strong>Welcome</strong> <strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong> <strong>big</strong> <strong>game</strong>,<strong>Alice</strong>!SPECIALFEATURE!SEE ALICEIN “ACES INTHE HOLE!”ON PAGE 14.
Prayer is like having superhuman power, where you can travel through space and time<strong>to</strong> fight on behalf of someone who is battling in one part of <strong>the</strong> world, while assistingsomeone <strong>to</strong> win a soul in ano<strong>the</strong>r part of <strong>the</strong> world, at <strong>the</strong> same time helping <strong>to</strong> res<strong>to</strong>reunity or resolve a problem in ano<strong>the</strong>r part of <strong>the</strong> world.This would be above <strong>the</strong> time and faithfulness that you give <strong>to</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> job you have <strong>to</strong> do in <strong>the</strong> physical in your own puny strength; use <strong>the</strong>weapon of prayer diligently, deftly, and desperately. This is what will make you trulydynamic. It will help you <strong>to</strong> revolutionize your life, <strong>the</strong> lives of those you live with, aswell as <strong>the</strong> lives of o<strong>the</strong>rs around <strong>the</strong> world.The work you accomplish through your prayers and through working in <strong>the</strong> spirit willbe remembered through eternity and by those in Heaven. It’s one of <strong>the</strong> amazing featsthat will be displayed in <strong>the</strong> Hall of Warriors—your prayers and all that changed as aresult. So learn how <strong>to</strong> hone <strong>the</strong> spiritual weapons, how <strong>to</strong> get a lot more accomplished byworking in <strong>the</strong> spirit, and how <strong>to</strong> become a superhero in <strong>the</strong> spirit.blade 9
Speak Volumes(Peter:) Prayer and devotion etiquette will become even more important as you begin<strong>to</strong> incorporate more people in<strong>to</strong> your devotions, prayer vigils, and times of fellowship.They will be observing you <strong>to</strong> see how you conduct yourselves, and <strong>the</strong>y will be drawingconclusions about your level of commitment and <strong>the</strong> sincerity of your love for <strong>the</strong> 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 o<strong>the</strong>rs<strong>to</strong> be equally enthusiastic and vocalin <strong>the</strong>ir praises and love for Him. To<strong>the</strong>m, this will translate in<strong>to</strong> activeparticipation and respectfulnessof times of fellowship around<strong>the</strong> Word and <strong>the</strong> things of <strong>the</strong>spirit. Although you may feel verysincerely connected in spirit, thingssuch as your posture and level ofparticipation in devotional meetingswill send a message <strong>to</strong> your friendsand outside members who will beobserving you.Amazing grace, how sweet <strong>the</strong> sound…10xn ad
Well, thanks!I’m glad I’mhere!I’d like you <strong>to</strong>meet my girlfriend,Marsha.The goal isn’t <strong>to</strong>just know how <strong>to</strong>act when visi<strong>to</strong>rsare present, but <strong>to</strong>make <strong>the</strong>se qualities,mindsets and behaviorpart of our lives, basic<strong>to</strong> who we are asindividuals and as aFamily.Hey, I’m soglad you came!(Jesus:) I want your friends, new members and disciples <strong>to</strong> see an example of <strong>the</strong> realMe—<strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> things of <strong>the</strong> spirit, that shows that you’re committed anddedicated, and that speaks volumes <strong>to</strong> those that you’re ministering <strong>to</strong>.If <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong>your flock and <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> world.(“A Professional Lifestyle for <strong>the</strong> Offensive,” ML #3725:115–116, 119, 121–122)Wow! Thoseguys are reallyfriendly andsincere.Yeah! Let’scome back<strong>to</strong>morrow.wlyj!tyj!ptl!xn ad 11
Superhero S( Jesus:) “The Enemy’sattacks grow stronger by<strong>the</strong> day, but <strong>the</strong> key powerI’ve given you grows evenfaster and will cause you <strong>to</strong>triumph.” Remind yourselfoften of <strong>the</strong> ever-growingpower of <strong>the</strong> keys. Justbecause <strong>the</strong> Devil’s attacksare growing stronger is noreason <strong>to</strong> give in. Your poweris superior <strong>to</strong> his. You canwin every time. You cantriumph over every attack.You’re not weak or punywhen you hold <strong>the</strong> keys. Thekeys make a warrior out ofyou. The keys are like yoursuperhero suit that transformsyou and what you arecapable of.12blade
uitsWhen you use <strong>the</strong> keys,it’s like donning your spiritualhero suit. That’s whennothing can s<strong>to</strong>p you, hurtyou, defeat you, or outsmartyou. Suddenly you can fly,suddenly you have greaterstrength in your arms,suddenly you’re invincible.Anything <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> shine! Throwopen that closet, pull outyour hero suit, pull it on, andrun <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> rescue. By callingon <strong>the</strong> keys for difficultsituations, by using <strong>the</strong> keys<strong>to</strong> overcome <strong>the</strong> problemsyou face, by claiming <strong>the</strong>keys for <strong>the</strong> difficulties ofo<strong>the</strong>rs, you’re able <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong> rescue in <strong>the</strong> spirit!Become a superhero of<strong>the</strong> spirit by actively using<strong>the</strong> keys.DANIEL SKYblade 13
Featuring <strong>Alice</strong> in…The placewhere you falland feel like givingup, but standagain <strong>to</strong> keepwalking,Every day thatyou determine <strong>to</strong>not let <strong>the</strong> littlebattles getyou down,Every daythat you make<strong>the</strong> decision<strong>to</strong> fight,Every daythat you choose <strong>to</strong>use <strong>the</strong> new weaponsand <strong>to</strong> rise aboveyourself and yourshortcomings,that’s avic<strong>to</strong>ry.JEREMYthat’s aplace ofvic<strong>to</strong>ry.that’s avic<strong>to</strong>ry.that’s avic<strong>to</strong>ry.What <strong>to</strong> you feels like continual defeat, because you feel you’re being continuallyattacked, is in My eyes a time of frequent vic<strong>to</strong>ry.You’ve been making many right decisions—decisions <strong>to</strong>fight,decisions <strong>to</strong> behappy,decisions <strong>to</strong>overcome yourfeelings,I rebukethis Jealousyover Rummy!decisions <strong>to</strong>hear from Me—Yes!Speak <strong>to</strong>me aboutit, Lord.14and all of <strong>the</strong>se equal vic<strong>to</strong>ry.blade
The Enemyis not taking iteasy on you; he’spitted some of hisfiercest opponentsagainst you.We meetagain, <strong>Alice</strong>!Truco.This istraining, Mylove.You feel like you’rebluffing <strong>the</strong> Enemyand betting on ahand you don’t haveby continuing <strong>to</strong>fight even whenyou feel wearyor lackingin faith.I know all that it costs you <strong>to</strong> fight<strong>to</strong> not give up or give in.You think it’sonly a matter oftime before <strong>the</strong>Enemy forces you<strong>to</strong> accept yourlosses.But that’snot how itgoes.blade 15
...ACES in <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> bluff you out of your deserved vic<strong>to</strong>ry.You’re in<strong>the</strong> <strong>big</strong> <strong>game</strong>now, <strong>Alice</strong>!No matter what combination of numbers or figures in your hand, yourcards are all aces compared <strong>to</strong> his, and he’s destined <strong>to</strong> lose. He bets andbets and bets that his hand is better than yours. He keeps challengingyou with ano<strong>the</strong>r bet or raise on each round. He knows that if he canscare you through <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> give up. You have everything it takes <strong>to</strong> win. Yourvic<strong>to</strong>ry is in your hand right now through <strong>the</strong> cards I have dealt you. You have<strong>the</strong> cards of faith, praise, key power, full possession, prayer, obedience, <strong>the</strong>Word, and so much more. Those cards are aces in <strong>the</strong>ir own right. Hold on <strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong>m.Don’t quit until your every investment in <strong>the</strong> <strong>game</strong> comes back <strong>to</strong> you doublefold. It’s worth it. You’ll leave this <strong>game</strong> with more value and riches than youhad when you entered it. You’ll be <strong>the</strong> richer for it, and Satan will have reason<strong>to</strong> fear you because of it. Your mission is <strong>to</strong> play until Satan’s last bet is on <strong>the</strong>table. Your mission is <strong>to</strong> call his bluff. Your mission is <strong>to</strong> WIN.ThankYou, Joshua. Wecleaned <strong>the</strong> oldboy out!Notable Quotes:(Jesus:) Spiritually you’re really, really <strong>to</strong>ugh! When you’re fighting in<strong>the</strong> spirit, act <strong>to</strong>ugh, be <strong>to</strong>ugh, and show <strong>the</strong> Enemy that you’re not going<strong>to</strong> 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’s<strong>the</strong> eternal loser. The attacks he sends your way now, fierce as <strong>the</strong>y mayseem, are in actual fact pa<strong>the</strong>tic bluffs, because he’s already lost. You’realready <strong>the</strong> winner and <strong>the</strong> champion, and <strong>the</strong>re’s nothing <strong>the</strong> Enemy cando about that. As long as you cling <strong>to</strong> My love and use <strong>the</strong> 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 o<strong>the</strong>rwise be able <strong>to</strong> enter.3.Society expects a certain level of education fromprofessionals, and this helps you better relate <strong>to</strong> andreach <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong>day.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 <strong>to</strong> process informationin a constructive, useful way.11.Studying exercises your memory and helps youwith mental focus.12.Studying teaches you how <strong>to</strong> set goals andachieve <strong>the</strong>m.13.Studying helps you <strong>to</strong> learn about yourself—yourinterests, <strong>the</strong> way you think, your study habits.14.Studying provides you with resources and leads<strong>to</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r resources and useful interests.15.Studying helps you learn how <strong>to</strong> set andchoose priorities.16.Studying teaches you how <strong>to</strong> find <strong>the</strong> information youneed, where <strong>to</strong> look for it and how <strong>to</strong> process it, and lifeteaches you how <strong>to</strong> 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 that<strong>to</strong> help with myoutreach.Got <strong>to</strong> beon <strong>the</strong> cutting edgeof technology.(Mama:) Change is a funny thing.Most of us want and desire <strong>the</strong> new,<strong>the</strong> innovative, and <strong>the</strong> creative. Wewant <strong>to</strong> be cutting edge and modernenough <strong>to</strong> reach <strong>the</strong> world of <strong>to</strong>day.What amasterpiece. I reallyenjoy putting <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>rmy schedule.SABINEYet, at <strong>the</strong> same time we tend <strong>to</strong>feel safe with <strong>the</strong> way things are—Gasp! Change iscoming! What am Igoing <strong>to</strong> do!?or at least with much of <strong>the</strong> way thingsare. We have traditions from <strong>the</strong> pastthat matter a great deal <strong>to</strong> 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, o<strong>the</strong>r times we look at it like a mortalenemy. It’s human nature <strong>to</strong> be a bit double-minded about change, but we can choose <strong>to</strong> 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 <strong>to</strong> love it.Aw, come here.Let me give youa <strong>big</strong> hug!Nice bear!Eh he!You don’tthink <strong>the</strong> suit isa bit much?No, trust Me,Change is going<strong>to</strong> love it!(Jesus:) When I ask you <strong>to</strong> adopt new methods or mindsets, before you do anything else,take a deep breath and ask Me <strong>to</strong> help you <strong>to</strong> open your spiritual arms wide—and <strong>the</strong>n givethat change a <strong>big</strong> bear hug!22xn ad
Herm??Oh well,can’t figure it out.I guess I’ll have <strong>to</strong> trust<strong>the</strong> Lord. I know thatHe’s got <strong>the</strong> answer!If <strong>the</strong> new dynamics I’m adding in<strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong> mix don’t match up with your personaltake or perspective on <strong>the</strong> issue, ask Me <strong>to</strong>help you <strong>to</strong> flow with it anyway. You canrest assured that as you proceed by faith,walking on <strong>the</strong> waters of change, I’ll keepyou afloat. I may have <strong>to</strong> hold your hand atfirst, but before long, if you keep advancingby faith, you won’t just be cautiouslywalking on <strong>the</strong> water—you’ll be runningand dancing on it!Umm, are Yousure about this?Don’t wait <strong>to</strong> haveit all figured out, or<strong>to</strong> understand it allin your mind beforeyou embrace change.Understanding is <strong>the</strong>byproduct of faith,so believe in order <strong>to</strong>understand. Embrace<strong>the</strong> new, and you willsee My Spirit go <strong>to</strong> workthrough <strong>the</strong> new fac<strong>to</strong>rsthat I’m injecting in<strong>to</strong><strong>the</strong> equation.Thatta boy!You’re doing sowell!Whippee! This isso fun!(“Give Change a Bear Hug,” HIM)xn ad 23
MULTI-PURPOSETOOLKROMEThe key of <strong>the</strong> multi-purpose <strong>to</strong>ol willnot only help you <strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>callings I have for you, and <strong>to</strong> acquire<strong>the</strong> talents or skills needed for <strong>the</strong>ministries or tasks I place before you,but it will also give you fulfillmentwhile doing so. It will help you <strong>to</strong> findyour niche and be as useful as you can.24extra