Here I am, another week, another column. My back’s against the wall and I’m scrambling to meet the deadline for my story this week. I’ve been pondering this for days when this title just dropped in my spirit as I sat down to write. What do you do when your back is against the wall? Where do you turn when the pressure is on?
There are countless testimonies of how God has come through for His people. And there are many times in my own life when God has shown Himself strong on my behalf. The Word of God is full of miracles, signs and wonders. And we are moving into an unprecedented move of God in this season. He desires to pour out His Spirit over our region, province and nation! What that looks like is peace, goodness, prosperity, joy, health, soundness of mind and body, justice and the list goes on. Do you desire to see God’s glory over our region? Let’s invite Him into our chaos... let’s invite Almighty God to work on our behalf when our back’s against the wall. As I slept last night, I felt God give me six keys for overcoming when we feel our backs are up against a wall:
1. The first key is praise. Praise will displace EVERY evil agenda. Praise shifts our environment. Praise is the pathway of peace. Praise is a weapon. Praise breaks down evil spiritual walls. Praise invites His presence where you can tangibly sense His nearness. Check out “Praise is a Highway” with Sean Feucht on YouTube. Take some time to praise Him out loud today (and everyday).
2. Pray. “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14. A prayer movement is happening across the globe. Did you know that Canada has been covered in prayer 24/7 since July 1st? You may wish to check out www.canadianfirewall.ca if you wish to join in as groups all across this great nation pray.
3. Proclaim a fast. “Consecrate a fast; proclaim a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and all the residents of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.” Joel 1:14. Fasting, coupled with prayer, is an essential tool to bring deliverance when your back is up against a wall.
4. Partake. Partake in communion. “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:21.
5. Partner with others. Find your tribe. Do whatever you can to stay connected to others. “Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:25.
6. Persist. “Therefore take up the whole armour of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13. Don’t give in. Don’t back down. Never give up!
You may be going through a storm but you won’t go down. God is with you. He has provided tools for us to emerge out of the fire without even the smell of smoke on our clothes. God is the God of more than enough. Take Him at His Word. Put these keys into practice. See God move on your behalf. Have faith. Only believe!
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