Praise God. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him at noon. Praise Him at night. If you’ve never praised God in your life, then get started right now. Praise Him for freedom. Praise Him for healing and Calvary. Praise Him for the Name of Jesus.

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Praise God. Praise Him in the morning. Praise Him at noon. Praise Him at night. If you’ve never praised God in your life, then get started right now. Praise Him for freedom. Praise Him for healing and Calvary. Praise Him for the Name of Jesus.

From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. – Psalm 113:3

You ought to be shouting your way to work and shouting your way back home! If there’s anything the devil can’t stand, it’s praise.

If you’ve taken territory from the devil and he’s coming against you to get it back, this is not the time to sit down and whine about how things aren’t working out. It’s not time to decide that God has taken His hand off your life.

It IS time to get into the Word and get yourself reanchored in God’s promises. It is time to keep that promise constantly before your eyes and in your heart. It is time to pray the prayer of faith and take your stand on the basis of His provision. It is time to continue to do the things you know to do.

When Satan starts shaking your mountain, don’t retreat and run for cover. Speak to the mountain with the authority you wield in the Name of Jesus Christ. Then, when you’re done with that, start to praise and shout the victory.

You don’t have to be afraid of Satan. He’ll be afraid of you!

Just about everything I know, I learned from copying someone else. Take skiing, for example. Gloria [...]]]>

He that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him…. I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. – John 8:26, 28

Just about everything I know, I learned from copying someone else. Take skiing, for example. Gloria and I love to ski. We had a good ski instructor. He did everything right. He always looked so great coming down the mountain.

I learned to ski by imitating him. I kept listening to everything he told me to do and then I went out there and did it. It worked! I didn’t look as smooth as he looked, of course, but I skied.

I didn’t try to ski. I skied. At first I only went about six feet down the slope, but I skied.

Every year I ski a little better. Every year I’m able to apply a little more of what that instructor taught me. Could someone accuse me of copying that ski instructor? Of course, they could! That’s exactly what I’m doing. I’m trying to imitate him. I’m doing everything I possibly can to look just like him. Why? Because he’s a better skier than I am!

There was a fellow once who was criticizing me. “That Copeland just runs around acting like a little Jesus,” he said. He didn’t realize it, but as far as I’m concerned, that’s the highest compliment any man could pay me. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do!

Jesus told me to do it. He said, “As my Father hath taught me, I speak….” In other words, “I’m standing here copying the Father. Now you copy Me.”

Religion will try to convince you to say, “Oh, I could never be like Jesus! I’m too unworthy to ever act like Him.”

Who will you act like then?

Know this: You will act like someone. You’ll copy what you see on television or what you read in magazines or what you hear from the world—or you’ll copy Jesus.

The question is, which will you choose? If you choose to be like Jesus, you’ll discipline your words by saying what He says. You’ll discipline your actions by doing what He does. The more skilled you become with that discipline, the more you’ll live in the dimension Jesus enjoyed.

So don’t let religion or other wrong ideas hold you back. He’s the best teacher and example you’ll ever know. Copy Him!

First of all, Galatians 3:13-14 says, “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of [...]]]> I have received many letters from parents who ask about raising children according to the Word of God. Gloria and I have searched the Word for scriptural foundation in this area, and I want to share some of these things with you.

First of all, Galatians 3:13-14 says, “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: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

This is a very familiar scripture to most believers. It is a foundational truth in our lives. We have been redeemed from everything under the curse of the law. We don’t have to put up with it! There has been much teaching about our redemption from sin, from sickness and disease, from poverty, but not much teaching about the part of the curse that has to do with our children. That is what I want to focus attention on here.

The curse of the law, stated in Deuteronomy 28, mentions children in two verses: Verse 32 says, “Thy sons and they daughters shall be given unto another people, and thine eyes shall look, and fail with longing for them all the day long: and there shall be no might in thine hand.” Verse 41 says, “Thou shalt beget sons and daughters, but thou shalt not enjoy them; for they shall go into captivity.”

This is the testimony of many parents today. They watch helplessly as their children are taken captive by the world—drugs, alcohol, perversion and so forth.

As believers, we can use our authority and stand against these forces. According to Galatians 3:13, Jesus has broken the power of the curse, so we have the right to order Satan out of our children’s lives.

Like most parents, Gloria and I had to deal with the problems of rebellion in our children. We realized that it had to be stopped quickly before it developed into a serious situation. Don’t be guilty of ignoring symptoms of rebellion when your children are small. Don’t simply excuse it as a stage they are going through and think that they will grow out of it. If you ignore it when they are small, you won’t be able to handle it when they get older and the rebellion has had time to develop into a strong force.

When we saw this occurring, we immediately went to the Word. Gloria spent much time searching for scriptures we could use to combat these forces. Then we came together and confessed these scriptures before God. We took authority in the spirit world and refused to give Satan any room to operate. This is our responsibility as Christian parents. A child does not understand the spiritual forces coming against him, so it is up to the parents to fight the spiritual battles and keep Satan out of the child’s life.

This is what we did. We used the Word and exercised our authority over rebellion at work, but we didn’t stop there. We took every opportunity to minister love to the children. Whenever they came around us, we would express our love in some way. It didn’t take long for them to begin responding to that love. Don’t hesitate to show love to your children. They will respond to it.

It wasn’t always easy. There were times when we wanted to break down and cry or lose our temper or do something in the natural, but we would remember Jeremiah 31:16-17, “Thus saith the Lord; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they [your children] shall come again from the land of the enemy. And there is hope in thine end, saith the Lord, that thy children shall come again to their own border.”

My own mother cried over me for 15 years. Then one morning she threw her Bible on the kitchen table and said, “Lord, I’ve cried over him for the last time. I’m turning him over to You. If You can do anything with him, do it. I’m through!” In less than a month from that day, I was saved!

Mothers, take God’s Word for it. Receive Jeremiah 31:16-17 for yourself. Stop weeping for your children and start believing the Word. That’s the only thing that will bring them around.

Fathers, I am speaking to you too! It’s time for the fathers to get involved in the spiritual activities of their families. For too long, the women have carried more than their share of family responsibility. Husbands and fathers, get on your knees before God and accept your place as head of your household. You are the prophet from God to your family. This is not a lightweight thing; it takes a commitment on your part to fulfill your responsibilities. Get yourself straight before God, then see to your children. If necessary, go to your kids and ask their forgiveness for neglecting them. I have had to learn these things the hard way, and I know what I am talking about.

II Peter 2:9 says that God knows how to deliver. He knows how to do it, so give Him the opportunity. It doesn’t matter where your children are—in the room or a thousand miles away. You don’t have to be in their presence to take authority over Satan.

Make plans now to attend the 2009 Copeland Family Meetings. These NEW, [...]]]> In this time of global upheaval and economic recession we’re delivering God’s Word with confidence, not just to cope but to overcome. Bring your family and friends for an outpouring of the blessing. We’re bringing the good news of God’s Word…No Fear. No Doubt.

Make plans now to attend the 2009 Copeland Family Meetings. These NEW, intimate three-day meeting events will be your opportunity to be blessed by the Copeland family. “We’re thriving and providing more ministry by sending our sons and daughters for you and yours,” say Kenneth and Gloria. Your hosts and speakers include:

The most recent edition of the [...]]]> When Kenneth Copeland Ministries proclaims, “We’re here for you!”—we mean we’re here for all our Partners and Friends—no matter who you are, where you live or even what you’ve done. That’s why one of KCM’s most vital outreaches is our prison ministry, which reaches a large community of inmates worldwide.

The most recent edition of the World Prison Population List, published by King’s College London, reports that “over 9 million people are held in penal institutions throughout the world.” The U.S. Department of Justice states that as of June 30, 2008, the U.S. has the highest prison population rate of any country, topping 2.3 million prisoners. That’s “509 sentenced prisoners per 100,000 U.S. residents,” and growing.

While these numbers may be staggering, the individuals they represent are not without hope because each and every day inmates are discovering salvation through Jesus Christ. And KCM and its Partner min- istries are reaching out, providing them with the tools they need to discover who they are in Christ…full of hope and love, living lives of victory, purpose and prosperity—even while behind bars.

As Michael J., an inmate at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Coffield Unit, recently wrote, “God has been here with me opening up my heart, and each day that passes He gives me more and more

wisdom about the Bible. I want to thank you, Gloria and KCM, for all the support and prayers through these hard times…. I got a letter from KCM today, and it brought a big smile to my face…. I must spread the word about our merciful Lord and let people know that if you put your faith in God, all things are possible.”

KCM’s prison outreach began in 1981 through cor- respondence with inmates. Since then, through letters, magazines, complimentary books and audio teachings, and even special victory meetings in prisons, Kenneth and Gloria Copeland have worked diligently to estab- lish and maintain a more personal relationship with inmates. To make sure all who want ministry receive it, the Copelands created a special prison ministry staff dedicated to ensuring every letter, order and prayer request is read and responded to promptly. This can be a warm ray of sunshine, especially to inmates eagerly awaiting a response from someone…anyone.

A few months ago, Mike Barber Ministries brought in Jeremy Pearsons to speak at [...]]]> God is moving, not just in our neighborhoods, but also in the prisons around the nation. And when you support KCM, you’re a part of what God is doing through this entire ministry… including our powerful outreach to the incarcerated!

A few months ago, Mike Barber Ministries brought in Jeremy Pearsons to speak at the Woodman Unit in Gatesville, Texas. With a maximum capacity of 900 women, the room was full as Jeremy preached on being genuine—letting the power of your inward salvation express itself in all you do.

“If there’s glory going on inside, put on glory,” preached Jeremy. “If there’s love going on inside, put on love. If there’s peace going on inside, put that on. Don’t take on an outward expression that doesn’t look like what’s going on inside.”

Sarah Hart Pearsons, Jeremy’s wife, ministered special music. If you would like to view Jeremy’s message at the Woodman Unit visit www.kcm.org.

Thank you, Partners and Friends, for generously giving to outreaches such as the KCM Prison Ministry. You’re sharing “Jesus Is Lord” with the lost each and every day—even to those behind bars!

Below is a partial list of prison ministries that Kenneth Copeland Ministries supports: