Building A Strong Spirit Proverbs 18 14 Amp

Building A Strong Spirit Proverbs 18: 14 (Amp)

Introductory ? s • What will get you through physical and spiritual attacks? • What will get you through financial, marital, jobs, immigration issues? • What do you need to maintain your cool when life throws a curveball at you? • How do you hear God for your life, children, family?

v Grace is not without responsibility v Grace is not a license to be complacent v Grace is the ability to do the most difficult things v But you cannot access grace with a weak spirit

Proverbs 18: 14 (amp) • There are three parts to the human being 1. Body (sometimes referred to as the flesh) 2. Soul (sometimes referred to as the mind) 3. Spirit (sometimes referred to as the heart)

The Body • • • The sheath, glove, suit It is mortal, it dies (2 Cor. 4: 16) It cannot get born again or renewed It can control a man It has to be put under

The Soul or Mind • • The center of intelligence The reasoning and thinking part Gets information through the body Can be renewed (Rom. 12: 2)

The Spirit or Heart • • The most important of all three, the real you (John 6: 63, Prov. 18: 14, 4: 20) It gets born again (Rom. 10: 10) It connects with the Holy Spirit/God (Prov. 20: 27) The strength of your mind and body is dependent on the strength of your spirit

• When the spirit is weak, the flesh and mind take over and begin to rule and you see the manifestations: 1. 2. Discouragement Fear 3. 4. Unbelief Sickness and diseases 5. 6. Negativity Arguments and strife 7. Galatians 5: 16 -21

The sad truth is that people take care of their physical bodies (make ups, dress-ups, exercises and their minds (secular education, readings) than their spirit ( 1 Tim. 4: 8)

3 Things Needed for A Strong Spirit 1. 2. 3. Food Exercise Rest

1. Food (1 Timothy 4: 6) for strong spirit • Nourishment comes solely from the Word of Faith (Acts 20: 32) • Feed on the Word daily and as often as you are hungry • Listen to faith-filled sermons, music • Don’t make supplement the main course • Attend church regularly

2. Exercise (Jude 20) for a strong spirit • • Speaking the word of faith Praying in the Holy Ghost Praise and worship Prayer and fasting (Isaiah 40: 31) Fellowship (Psalm 133: 1 -3, Deut. 33: 20) Service to God (Rom. 12: 11) Exercise the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5: 22)

• • • Obeying the prompting of the Holy Spirit Luke 17: 5 is an example of spiritual exercise Build up (work on) areas that you are challenged • Start where you are, but be consistent and diligent

3. Rest (Hebrews 4: 1 -3) • • Take time away for solitude Rest from TV, movies, … • Reflect on the goodness of God and the great life He has given you.

Confession I am who God word says I am. I can do what it says I can do. My mind is alert, My spirit is strong My body is strong The incorruptible, indestructible, Ever-living seed of the Word of God abides in me It gives my spirit strength to face challenges I am not without help The Spirit of God helps my spirit I am victorious I reign and rule in this earth In Jesus name. Amen