Keys to Divine Turnaround Psalm 126 1 3

Keys to Divine Turnaround Psalm 126: 1 -3

• A turnaround is a development or change that results in a favorable and beneficial outcome. • Divine turnaround is when God steps into a specific situation to reverse the circumstance abruptly, turning it into a positive experience that is beyond human and scientific explanation.

3 Examples of Divine Turnaround 1. Exodus 14: 1 -31 – Crossing of the Red Sea § They were about to perish or be captured, but God gave them a turnaround § The sea was used as a path to their destiny § It was sudden, it was like a dream § I declare to anyone under the sound of my voice who desires a sudden intervention, receive a turnaround in Jesus name!

2. 1 Samuel 1: 6 -7, 2: 1 - Hannah • Hannah was a woman of sorrow, her rival made her miserable • When God stepped into her situation, a barren woman became the mother of six children! • Divine turnaround brings overwhelming joy that is beyond description

3. Luke 5: 1 -10 – Peter and his friends’ experience • They were professional fishermen • They knew when to fish – morning time was not the best time to fish –the fishes could see them and run!, the glare will not allow them to see the fish • But they were astonished! • Divine turnaround defies science • It defies all laws • May you experience net-breaking turnarounds this month in Jesus name.

1. Keys to Divine Turnaround Total trust in God – Mark 9: 23, Mark 10: 27 • Have faith that only God can turn your situation around • Violent faith is aggressive, persistent, like a bulldog, it seizes with a grip and does not let go • Mark 5: 25 -34, Mark 10: 47 -48 TLB • Decide that you are dissatisfied with your current situation • Decide to move forward- 2 kings 7: 3 -7, 1 Samuel 1: 9

Keys to Divine Turnaround • The widow and Bartimaeus were both tired of their situations • Both applied non stop, constant, continual, steady, relentless pressure on their covenant and on the devil. They did not let go! • You must be desperate for a turnaround • I declare over you today, who is desperate for the touch of God, receive your turnaround in Jesus name!

2. Keys to Divine Turnaround Total and Complete Obedience to divine instructions 2 Kings 5: 14, Luke 5: 5, John 2: 5 • Obey the Lord at all cost • The instruction may not make sense, obey anyway • Avoid partial obedience, like king Saul – 1 Samuel 15: 2 -3, 7 -11, 22

3. Keys to Divine Turnaround Word based Prayer – 2 Chronicles 20: 1 -10, Isaiah 38: 1 -3 • Prayer is agreeing with God on His covenant • Your prayer must be faith and word based • Has God done it before? Will He do it again? • Be specific in Your prayer • He is too faithful to fail!

4. Keys to Divine Turnaround Engage your tongue – Mark 11: 23 -24 • Speak only what the Lord has spoken! • The Lord honors His words – Psalm 138: 2, 2 Cor. 1: 20 • Find scriptures that speak to your issue and speak them • Put the word in your heart and it will come out of your mouth in the time of need • Declare the word with authority – Ecclesiastes 8: 4

5. Keys to Divine Turnaround Stay away from habitual sin – 1 Cor. 10 (MSG) Isaiah 59 • Sin is a barrier to reaching God – Hosea 7: 1 • Joseph witnessed turnaround because he refused to sin against God- Genesis 39: 9 • Confess and turn away from sin immediately

6. Have a lifestyle of praise - 2 Chronicles 20: 18 -22 • David enjoyed several turnarounds in his life, he was a man of praise • Praise is an altar for divine turn around • Praise brings God into devastating situations – Psalm 22: 3 • Let your praise be high during fierce opposition, it shows you trust God to help you