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The strong spirit of a person stops sickness

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Julie stood before the church group, her eyes calm but focused. She had been invited to speak about her journey as a healing evangelist. The room was quiet, expectant, and she began with simple words.

“I didn’t always know what God’s will was for my life,” she started. “I wasn’t born into this. Like many of you, I had questions. But I learned that God’s will is for all to be healed. That’s something I’ve seen firsthand.”

The group leaned in, eager for more. Julie smiled gently.

“Reason number two why we are sure it is God’s will for all to be healed today is found in Proverbs 18,” she said. “The strong spirit of a person sustains them in sickness. But a weak spirit? Who can bear it? You see, it’s not just about the body. It’s the spirit that needs strength.”

She looked around the room. “Many people don’t see the value in this. They don’t understand how a weak spirit can open the door to sickness, and how a strong spirit can heal.”

Julie paused. “I remember a lady who came to me. Doctors had diagnosed her as terminal. They said nothing could be done. But when I talked to her, I could tell she wasn’t ready. She didn’t believe healing was possible for her. She wasn’t convinced of God’s will.”

The group listened intently, as Julie continued.

“I invited her to stay for our healing service. She hesitated at first. She had plans to go shopping. Can you imagine? On the brink of death, and yet distracted by the things of this world. But that’s how many of us live. We don’t see the urgency.”

Julie’s voice softened. “But she stayed. And that was the beginning of her healing.”

Chapter 2: Faith Comes by Hearing

Julie stood still for a moment, letting her words sink in.

“You see, faith comes by hearing,” she said. “Romans 10:17 tells us that. And this lady needed faith. She needed the Word of God to strengthen her spirit, to prepare her for the healing she was about to receive.”

A man at the back of the room raised his hand. Julie nodded, inviting his question.

“What if we’re not ready to receive healing? What if we’re too weak?”

Julie smiled warmly. “That’s exactly the point. We get ready by filling ourselves with the Word. When your spirit is strong, your body follows.”

She glanced toward the door and called out, “I want to introduce someone to you.”

A woman walked into the room, her face glowing with health. Julie gestured for her to come up to the stage.

“This is Sarah,” Julie said. “She was healed recently. She’s here to share her story with you.”

Sarah stood beside Julie, smiling shyly.

Chapter 3: Sarah’s Testimony

Sarah took a deep breath. “I was in a bad place,” she began. “Doctors said I had little time left. My family thought it was over. And honestly, I had given up too. All I did was lie in bed, watch TV, and wait for the end.”

The room was silent. Julie nodded, encouraging her to continue.

“But then, I came to one of Julie’s services,” Sarah said. “I didn’t really believe anything could change. I was weak—spiritually and physically. But something she said struck me. She talked about how a strong spirit could sustain a person through sickness.”

Sarah paused, gathering her thoughts.

“I wasn’t strong. My spirit was as weak as my body. But I stayed. I listened to the Word. Day by day, something shifted. I started to believe that God’s will for me was healing.”

Julie spoke up, addressing the group again. “This is what we need to understand. Many of us are like Sarah was. We think we’re too weak, but we don’t realize that God’s Word has the power to strengthen us. It’s like building muscle. It takes time, but the more you fill yourself with truth, the stronger you become.”

Chapter 4: The Strong Spirit

Julie turned back to the congregation. “Many people think they’re fine. They go to church once a month, maybe read their Bible occasionally, and believe that’s enough. But they’re spiritually weak, and they don’t even know it.”

She sighed softly, her tone growing more serious. “Right now, your body is fighting off countless germs, bacteria, and viruses. The only reason you’re not sick is because your immune system is strong enough to handle it. The same is true spiritually. If your spirit is weak, sickness can overtake you.”

She glanced at Sarah. “Sarah learned this the hard way. But she grew stronger by feeding on the Word. Her spirit became strong, and as it did, her body began to heal.”

Sarah nodded in agreement. “It wasn’t easy. I had to let go of my doubts. I had to believe that healing was for me, not just for others.”

Julie faced the congregation. “This is the will of God for all of us. He wants us to be strong, to overcome, to be healed. But it starts with your spirit. A strong spirit sustains you through any trial.”

Chapter 5: Living in Victory

Julie raised her voice slightly, her passion clear. “You can live in victory. You don’t have to accept sickness, pain, or weakness. But you need to build your spirit. The enemy is waiting for you to get weak, but if you stay strong in the Word, he doesn’t stand a chance.”

The church was silent, absorbing her words.

“Don’t be like the millions of Christians who are spiritually weak because they neglect the Word. Every day, read your Bible. Pray. Praise. Worship. Make your spirit strong, and you will overcome whatever comes your way.”

Julie smiled as she looked over the group. “Sarah is living proof of that. She’s healed because she built her spirit, and that’s what I want for each of you.”

She turned to Sarah. “Would you pray with me for anyone here who needs healing?”

Together, Julie and Sarah led the group in prayer, their faith strong and unshakable. As the prayer ended, Julie knew that seeds had been planted—seeds of strength, healing, and faith.

Making the Right Decision for Success

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Whenever the Olympics come around, the spotlight shifts to our sporting legends, and we celebrate their past victories. Here in Australia, the media loves to bring back those champions who made history. They stand tall at receptions, interviews, and special events, honored and respected like royalty. But here’s the truth: for some of these athletes, their moment of glory was over 40 years ago. Since then, life hasn’t exactly been a story of one success after another. Some of them haven’t achieved anything remarkable since their big win. Yet we still celebrate them, not because of what they’ve done recently, but because of that one moment when they got it right.

Now, think about that for a second. You can make a choice, take action in one moment, and that decision can continue to bless you for the rest of your life. If you’re in a great relationship today, it’s because of choices you made in the past. If you’re succeeding in business, it’s because of the decisions you made and the risks you took along the way.

And it all starts with a single moment, just like the day you step up to the plate in a baseball game. You know that feeling, don’t you? The ball is coming at you fast, and you’ve got a split second to decide—swing or hold back? That decision could be the difference between a home run and a missed opportunity. Just like a game-winning hit can change everything for your team, a right decision in life can open up opportunities you never imagined. But if you let the moment pass, you could miss out.

Let me tell you a story. Take Joe Carter, for instance. In 1993, during Game 6 of the World Series, Joe stepped up to the plate for the Toronto Blue Jays with everything on the line. The series was tight. His team was down by a run. It was the kind of pressure that can make or break an athlete. But Joe didn’t flinch. He saw his pitch, made a decision, and swung. The ball flew into the stands for a home run, and that hit won the World Series for his team. That’s the power of a single moment. One decision, one swing, changed everything.

And let me tell you, life works the same way. You might be waiting for the right pitch, standing at a crossroads, unsure of whether to swing or not. But when the right opportunity presents itself, you’ve got to go for it. You’ve got to trust yourself and take that shot. Everyone remembers Joe Carter’s home run, not the strikes he missed in other games. Just like in life, what matters is that you got it right when it counted.

Here’s another story for you. When Derek Jeter first started with the New York Yankees, he didn’t get it right every time. In fact, there were plenty of moments when he struck out. But what set Jeter apart was that he kept showing up, kept swinging, and when the game was on the line, he delivered. He knew that one great hit could change everything. And it did. Jeter became one of the greatest players in the history of the game, not because he was perfect, but because he seized the moment when it mattered most.

So, let me ask you—what’s your moment? What decision is in front of you right now? Maybe it’s something in your business. Maybe it’s something personal. Whatever it is, you’ve got to step up to the plate, trust your instincts, and swing for the fences. Because just like that gold medal athlete or that baseball hero, you’ve got greatness inside you. You’ve got the power to make a decision today that will keep blessing you for years to come.

It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve struck out in the past. What matters is that you get it right when the moment comes. And when you do, the doors will open for you, just like they did for that young baseball player who finally hit the home run of his career. Because people love a winner, and the world opens up when you show you can deliver.

So, get out there. Don’t let fear or doubt hold you back. The next pitch is coming, and you’ve got the power to knock it out of the park. Make that decision, take that swing, and watch how one moment can change everything for you.

Julie’s Journey: From Search for Faith to Miracle Ministry

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Julie looked at the youth group, her voice steady. “I was born in Missouri,” she began, “to strict German parents. Life was rigid. Faith was there, but it wasn’t personal yet.” She paused, looking at the young faces. “At 14, I met Christ. It was at an evangelistic meeting, in a small Methodist church. That night, something changed.”

She went on. “I felt alive. It wasn’t just a decision; it was a calling. I knew from that moment God had a plan for me. I didn’t fully understand it, but I said yes.”

The group listened quietly. Julie knew what they were thinking. How does a young girl find herself called into ministry so early? She smiled and continued. “Two years later, I convinced the elders of a small Baptist church to let me preach. They were hesitant at first, but the place filled up. People came to hear, not me, but God’s Word.”

Chapter 2: The Call to Preach

On the second night, Julie shared her first experience as a preacher. “I had no formal training. I just had the Word. I remember standing in front of the congregation, a mix of hope and fear in my heart. But I leaned on God’s promises.”

She opened her Bible and quoted Proverbs 4:20-22. “God’s Word is life. It’s health to all our flesh. That’s what I preached, and people listened. Some believed right away; others took time.”

Julie smiled at the group. “That night, I saw the power of the Word in action. The church wasn’t large, but the Spirit moved. That moment marked the beginning of my journey as a preacher.”

Chapter 3: The First Miracle

On the third night, Julie told them about her first healing service. “I had been traveling for a while, holding meetings in small towns. One night, in a crowded tent, a woman stood up. She shared that she had been healed of a tumor the night before. I didn’t pray for her. I didn’t even know about it. But God healed her during the meeting.”

She paused, letting the moment sink in. “That was the first healing I ever witnessed in one of my services. It wasn’t about me. It was about God’s Word. His Word is medicine to all our flesh. Healing came just from being in the presence of the Word.”

Julie looked at the group. “That’s when I realized the depth of what God wanted to do. It wasn’t just about preaching. It was about healing.”

Chapter 4: Preparing for the Miracle

By the fourth night, the youth group was eager to hear more. Julie focused on preparing them for the weekend’s miracle service. “Healing isn’t complicated,” she said. “It’s not about rituals or formulas. It’s about faith in God’s Word.”

She quoted again from Proverbs. “God’s Word is health. It’s life. And it’s for everyone. Some people say healing isn’t for all. But if His Word is for all, then healing is too.”

Julie encouraged them to soak in the Word. “Before this weekend, I want you to read, meditate, and believe. God’s Word doesn’t return void. It will work if you let it. Healing power is already at work in you.”

Chapter 5: The Miracle Service

On the final night, Julie stood before the group, readying them for the miracle service. “Tomorrow, we will see God move. But remember, it’s not about me. It’s not even about the service. It’s about God’s Word.”

She reminded them again of Proverbs 4:20-22. “His Word is medicine to all your flesh. If you take it, it will heal you.”

Julie encouraged the group to come expectant. “You don’t have to understand every part of the Bible for it to work in you, just like you don’t need to know how food nourishes your body. You simply have to believe and receive.”

As they prepared for the weekend, Julie felt the presence of God in the room. “Healing will come. Not because of me, but because of God’s Word. His Word is life, and it’s for everyone.”