BREAKTHROUGH

”TINY ADJUSTMENT = HUGE BREAKTHROUGH “

I.                    OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST

1.      We are a New Creation

2 Corinthians. 5:17

¹⁷ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

2.      The law of the Spirit of Life is at work.

Roman 8:2

² For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.

3.      We sit in heavenly places in Christ

Ephesians 2:4-6

⁴ But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, ⁵ even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), ⁶ and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.

4.      We were purposed before we began.

2 Timothy 1:9

⁹ who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.

5.      We are complete in him.

Colossians 2:10

¹⁰ and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

II.                  ALL THINGS ARE OURS

1.      Literally

1 Corinthians 3:21-22

²¹ Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: ²² whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours. ²³ And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.

2.      Already blessed with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly Places

Ephesians 1:3

³ Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.

III.                OUR ENEMIES ARE THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO US

Premise: In God we are so victorious, the worst thing our enemy throws at us will be the best thing that ever happened to us.

1.      God uses an enemy for His Purpose

Revelations 20:2-3

² He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years; ³ and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while.

Revelations 20:7-10

⁷ Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison ⁸ and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number is as the sand of the sea. ⁹ They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them. ¹⁰ The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

2.      Our enemies often thrust us into destiny

a.      Judas with Jesus.

b.      Potiphar’s wife with Joseph

c.       Pharaoh with Moses

d.      Goliath with David

God either sends adversity or allows it and works through it

The arrival of an enemy is a sign you are leaving one season entering into another one.

3.      No negative circumstance is too big for God to turn to our favor

Romans 5:17-18

¹⁷ For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.)

Romans 8:28

²⁸ And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

The Blessed Life (part IV)

(Part IV)

“Seven Steps to Mind Transformation”

Romans 12:1-2

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. ² And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

I.                    THOUGHTS ARE REAL ESTATE

1.      Thoughts Produce Signals

2.      These Signals Start a Process

a.       Signal travels to cell chromosomes

b.      They travel to a particular strand of DNA

c.       The strand is zipped up (cocoon state)

d.      The signal causes it to open, unzip

e.       It releases a code (blueprint) determining what type of proteins to create

f.        RNA takes a photo copy

g.       Molecules in the cell create protein around that thought or memory and it is reality

h.      These proteins hold the thought/memory you just created

3.      These thoughts affect us and 4 generations after us

a.       Science has shown how the thought networks pass through the ova by DNA to the next four generation

Exodus 20:5

⁵ Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me.

II.                  WE CAN CHANGE OUR BRAIN

1.      Neuroplasticity

When we constantly choose to bring a memory into consciousness, it becomes plastic enough to actually be changed

Our brain generates more energy (electrical impulses) in one day than all the cell phones on the planet.

2.      This is where we must war to change our minds

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

³ For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. ⁴ For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, ⁵ casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

III.               SEVEN STEPS TO MIND RENEWAL

1.      Slowing Down  (Enhancing the Default Mode Network – DMN)

Psalm 46:10

“Be still and know that I am God…”

Proverbs 23:7

As a man thinks in His heart so is He

a.       Entering the Default Mode Network

·         The brain has a series of different networks that coordinate

-          Some coordinate mental tasks

-          Memory Formation

-          Deciding what we pay attention too

-          Sensory Motor (Body function and movement)

·         Most brain activity takes place in the non conscious part of our brain

·         24/7 we are thinking, choosing and building thoughts

·         THE DMN is a conductor between the different networks

·         When we go into intentional rest we enhance and increase the activity in the non conscious brain

-          Gamma waves increase (memory, learning etc.)

-          Coordination between networks increases

-          More activity that is linked to happiness

·         Activities such as: Meditation, ruminations, imagination, self-perceptions, thinking things through, letting mind wander in a focused way, sleeping, deep thinking and prayer all enhance the DMN

·         The business of life often results in a chaotic mindset and the neuro chemical and electromagnetic chaos in the brain.

·         Research shows when we don’t enter into brain rest we may experience negative self esteem, depression, worry, anxiety, and health issues. We may get stuck, be unable to cope, and tend to focus on the problem and not the solution.

·         Multitasking or poor focusing of attention and lack of quality in our thought lives is opposite of the way our brain was designed to function and causes a level of brain damage.

·         According to a report in the archives of general psychiatry, simultaneous exposure to electronic media during the teenage years such as playing a computer game or watching television appears to be associated with increased depression and anxiety and young adulthood, Especially among them.

·         Teens are exposed to an average of 8 ½ hours of multitasking electronic media per day– We need to change something quickly.

Psalm 1:1-3

Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; ² But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. ³            He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

2.      Becoming aware of negative thoughts (Gathering information)

You must figure out what’s going on in your brain. Become self aware

Psalm 4:4

Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

2 Cor 10:3-5

³ For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. ⁴ For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, ⁵ casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

3.     Focused Reflection

a.     Focused thinking is specifically focusing on one thought with all of its ramifications.

b.     It is redirected and deep intellectual process.

c.      It’s a disciplined way of thinking that includes regulating your attention, controlling raging thoughts, and preventing chaotic thoughts from moving through your mind.

d.     Focused thinking includes body awareness, Emotion regulation and a sense of self changes the brain positively.

e.      When you focus your thinking in this way you start redesigning your brain.

4.     Write

a.     Writing adds clarity to what you have been thinking about

b.     It Helps you see your non-conscious conscious thoughts an invisible way

c.      Keep a thought journal and just pour out your thoughts

d.     Be Creative with how you express your thoughts

5.     Revisit

After you have slowed down, gathered awareness, focused reflection and written, you will have stimulated major neuroplastic activity putting your brain in a highly active and dynamic state for positive change. This is the perfect state to be in to rewrite your brain

a.     The gather, focus and writing stage puts the phone into the conscious mind so I can be changed

b.     In this stage you revisit what you have written down and revisit what the new healthy thought you want to develop is going to be

c.      Your don’t just decide where You want to go to also rethink your reactions evaluate how toxic your thinking is

d.     Always use the Word of God as your solution and way out

6.     Action

These are things you say or do throughout the day. It helps new thoughts become automatized

1.      You must do or say something several times a day to destroy old thinking and reinforce the new.

2.      Action causes integrity in the brain

7.     Ask God to add His Super to your Natural.

a.       Believe God for the Miraculous intervention in your mind

b.      Ask the Holy Spirit to hasten the process

c.        

SUMMARY

1.      Do the  steps on one toxic thought daily for 21 days

2.      Takes about 10 minutes

3.      Do an action 7 times a day

4.      In each stage tear down and build up at the same time.

5.      Do another thought or same one if needed after 21 days

6.      Live!!!

(Part 3)

”HOW TO WALK IN THE BLESSINGS”

INTRODUCTION

 Galatians 3: 13-14

¹³ Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

¹⁴ That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Ephesians 1:3

³ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. (NIV)

Genesis 12: 2-3

² “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.
³ I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”^(NIV)

Genesis 22:16-18New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ and said: “By Myself I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son— ¹⁷ blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies. ¹⁸ In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

I.                   How to walk in the blessings:

A.      God’s supernatural blessings flowing in your life is not based on your background, looks or personality. His blessings are based on the Word of God and believing what it says about you. His blessings can break through barriers set before you, and it is available to every believer.

1.       Don’t allow yourself to get stuck in talking about past glory

Haggai 2:3-4

·         ³ Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? And how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?

·         ⁴ Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the Lord, and work: for I am with you, saith the Lord of hosts:

2.       Don’t be weary in well doing

Haggai 1: 6

·         Haggai was addressed to the leaders, rebuking them for the spiritual weariness which had allowed the temple to lie unfinished for such a long time. Haggai cites this weariness as a chief cause for God's having withheld His blessings from the people (Haggai 1:6). Haggai's words were so effective that it was only twenty-four days later that the work of rebuilding the temple was begun.

3.       Disparity in glory between the former temple and the new one

Haggai 2:1-9

·         Haggai' second message was delivered about a month later was designed to encourage those who were despondent over the disparity in glory between the former temple and the new one they were erecting. Haggai assured them that a greater glory than that of the past temple was to come to the house of Israel. In this connection, he speaks of the "desire of all nations" (Haggai 2:7), referring to the Messiah.

4.       Allow God to fill your house with His Glory

Haggai 2:7-8

·         And I will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts. ⁸The silver [is] mine, and the gold [is] mine, saith the LORD of hosts. ⁹ The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the Lord of hosts.

B.     Use the word of God in every situation

·         Begin With the Word of God

(James 1:25).

·         Being blessed doesn’t start with how you feel or what you think about a matter; it starts with the Word of God. You need to say, “Let me find out what God says about the matter.” Being blessed comes not only by looking into the Word but also by continuing in the Word. The Word works all the time when you meet the conditions and then stay in His way.

·         Act on the Word of God

(James 1:25).

·         You have to decide that you’re going to do whatever you find to do in the Word of God. For example, if God’s Word says to love those who persecute you—and it does (see Matthew 5:44)—then you’re going to have to do that. To act upon that, you’re going to need to pray for that individual who caused thoughts other than those rooted in love to come to your mind! You’ll find that when you do something God’s way, it will produce something good in your life, and it will produce quickly. But remember: you have to cooperate with God for Him to be able to bless you to the full extent that He desires to bless you.

C.      Learn How to Endure Temptation

(James 1:12).

·         The person who will not give up and quit, even though he is tempted, tested, and tried, places himself in a position to be well spoken of by God. Know that the enemy of your soul won’t just sit there and let you walk into blessings. He will fight you every step up the way. That’s why you need to make up your mind to endure whatever he brings against you so that you can experience victory by standing on the Word.

·         Listen to God

(Proverbs 8:32-34).

·         You have to take time to listen. That means you’re not going to do the first thing you feel like doing or buy the first object you like. You’re going to spend time meditating in the Word of God and getting quiet before Him so you can hear Him. To receive His blessing, you must accept all the instructions He gives you—whether you like them or not, and whether you agree with them or not. You need to develop the ability to hear God. He will lead you by His Word, through His peace, or by the voice of the Holy Ghost speaking to your spirit.

D.     7 Categories of covenant blessings

Duet 28:1-13

·         Prosperity

·         Health

·         Promotions

·         Favor

·         Success

·         Fruitfulness

·         Abundance

E.      Prayer and Thanksgiving

 Ephesians 6:18-20

1.       Praying always with all prayer and supplication.

2.       Open your mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. Declare and decree the blessings of God.

3.       Speak boldly, as you ought to speak.

Psalms 103:1-5

Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
² Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
³ Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
⁴ Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
⁵ Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.