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AUGUST 2020 PUBLISHED BY KENNETH HAGIN MINISTRIES JOIN KENNETH & LYNETTE HAGIN FOR A ® KENNETH HAGIN MINISTRIES Working Together to Reach the World! 1025 W. KENOSHA BROKEN ARROW, OK 74012 VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 6 AUGUST 2020 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Patty Harrison SENIOR EDITOR Janet Wagner EDITORIAL STAFF Danielle Burnside Cheryl Piper AUGUST 16–18 OCTOBER 18–20 Ingrid Williams GRAPHIC ARTISTS Kristen Cook NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH & THE SEED CHURCH Frederico DeSouza 1950 CHATHAM PARKWAY Jeanne Hoover WORLD OUTREACH Lisa Moore SAVANNAH, GA 31405 Rose Wenning 744 S. 325 E. 912-355-3787 PHOTOGRAPHERS Phil Anglin WARSAW, IN 46582 PASTORS KEMPIE & LISA WOMBLE 574-269-5851 Emily Lightfoot SUN. 7 P.M. Mica Marcal PASTORS JOHN & DEBRA LOWE MON.–TUES. 10:30 A.M. & 7 P.M. Natalie Tysse SUN. 7 P.M. MON.–TUES. 10:30 A.M. & 7 P.M. 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Because all issues of THE WORD OF FAITH are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible. Rhema Bible Training College admits students of any race, color, or ethnic origin. LOOK FOR THESE ICONS FOR ITEMS AVAILABLE IN EBOOK OR MP3 FORMAT. prayer MEMBER EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION PLEASE SHARE WITH A FRIEND OR RECYCLE. 2 THE WORD OF FAITH // August ‘20 HEART TO HEART It’s Going to Be Okay When I was a teenager and someone complained about something, we often said to them, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” I understand life can sometimes reach a point where it’s overwhelming—like one burden after another. If you listen to the news or look around, there is plenty to get upset about. We often fail to realize that the hardships we face are like mirages. That’s because everything is subject to change! I’m not trying to belittle what you may be facing. But sometimes in the middle of a trial, we forget how small our problems are compared to how big God is. Life is full of troubles that can make you break out in a sweat if you focus on them. When you look at your circumstances, you may become discouraged. If you look at yourself, you may become disappointed. If you look at others, you may get disillusioned. But if you look to God, you will be delivered! Even in the worst-case scenario, God still removes your burdens and blesses you. If you have a problem, He has a promise! In a time of crisis, God cares! When you’re hurting, God is healing. When you’re anxious, He will give you assurance. In times of lack, your Heavenly Father will provide. When you’re disappointed, He reminds you of your destiny! Even in times of death, the Lord will deliver you into His presence. I don’t care how loud the enemy screams in your ear, “It’s not going to happen this time.” Hold on to your confidence in God, put your trust in His Word, and you will come out victorious every time. So instead of fretting, focus on the Lord’s faithfulness. Instead of pondering your problems, press into His promises. And instead of wallowing in worry, worship your wonderful Deliverer. Remember, God is greater than any problem you will ever face. Compared to what He can and will do, everything else is small. So don’t sweat it! THIS ISSUE Following Your Dreams LYNETTE HAGIN 4 God inspires ordinary people with extraordinary dreams. He is a Master at doing the impossible! Let Him ignite your dream. Take God at His Word KENNETH W. HAGIN 10 Whose word do you trust? We act in faith on what people say all the time. But we can trust God’s Word even more! How to Hear From Heaven KENNETH E. HAGIN 24 If you want to experience intimacy with the Lord and hear His voice, spend much time ministering to Him. Here’s how! SEED THOUGHTS Page 30 FAITH ACADEMY Page 31 You Are Going to Make It CRAIG W. HAGIN Everyone goes through tests and trials in life. It’s how you 28 respond that makes the difference. #RhemaWOF rhema.org 3 DREAMS ARE POWERFUL forces—especially the ones you IT IS NOT ABOUT THE SIZE OF hold in your heart. Are your dreams YOUR ABILITY—IT’S ABOUT THE burning bright? Or have they been LYNETTE HAGIN extinguished because of disappoint- size of your God. ments you have experienced along the way? It’s time to ignite your God-given dreams. Jeremiah 29:11 (AMPC) says, “For I know the thoughts and your ministry will be ministering to women. I will gather a group plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for of women around you, and together you will accomplish great welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final things.” outcome.” GOD WANTS TO TRANSLATE HIS THOUGHTS INTO YOUR I never liked women’s conferences. The ones I attended DREAMS. His plans are wrapped up in the desires He has placed seemed like pity parties, and I like victory parties. “I don’t want within you. that dream,” I told the Lord. “That’s why I placed this dream in your heart,” He replied. “I My First Dream want to see some victory parties. There are mighty things I need We all imagine future accomplishments. Many times it starts women to accomplish for Me, and they cannot do it feeling sorry as a child. When I was only six years old, a dream to be married for themselves. I want you to pick them up and put them on the burned in my heart. And not only that, I knew I had to marry a road of victory instead of despair!” minister. It was a driving force that I desired. After several years, I surrendered to God’s call to minister to MY DREAM WAS IMPORTANT TO ME BECAUSE I KNEW MY FU- women. As soon as I did, He said, “I’m thankful you obeyed, but TURE WAS CONNECTED TO IT. I was consumed with it. So much so now is not the time.” that when I dated, I never allowed myself to become emotionally “But what if I get out of the mood by the time You want me attached to anyone who wasn’t preparing for ministry. Why? I to do it?” I asked. knew my destiny was involved. “You must wait,” He responded. The Dream I Didn’t Want WITH DREAMS, THERE IS A WAITING TIME, A RIGHT TIME, AND A Then God placed another dream in my heart, but I wasn’t WRONG TIME. God may have given you dreams, but if you try to so sure I wanted it! He spoke to me about my future: “Part of accomplish them in the wrong season, they won’t be successful. 4 THE WORD OF FAITH // August ‘20 The Lord led me down many paths before He said, “Now is the DREAMS ARE HAMPERED BY MAJORING ON MISTAKES. time!” Forget your failures. You cannot redo history. And Today, that dream is still happening. Every year at Kindle 6 you cannot move ahead when you are dragging the the Flame Women’s Conference, past with you! God wants you to look forward. He I get tears in my eyes when I erased your past. Forgive yourself and press ahead. see the women God brought to- Don’t miss any of our exciting Kindle the Flame speakers. DON’T ALLOW YOUR LIMITATIONS TO KEEP YOU FROM gether. It’s just as He told me: “I Turn the page for details. FULFILLING YOUR DREAMS. God inspires ordinary will gather around you an army And read exciting KTF people with extraordinary dreams.