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Editor’s Letter A Well-Balanced Life! I’ve always been somewhat attracted to the verse Isaiah 6:8, where the prophet says, “Then I heard the Lord asking, ‘Whom should I send as a messenger to this people? Who will go for us?’ I said, ‘Here I am. Send me’ ("New Living Translation"). I often wonder if I would be so quick to step up and say, “I’ll do it!” were someone to ask me for help. If you’re like me, you want to help by saying yes to most every request that comes your way. Problem is, by doing so you can eventually become pulled in so many directions you don’t know whether you’re coming or going. Before you can get one thing finished you need to start on another. The good news is it doesn’t have to be that way. Not if we set a few priorities. We can start by asking God for His wisdom so the decisions we make will be the right ones. He will help us acknowledge that we have limitations, and that there are times when it’s perfectly OK to give a polite, yet firm no without feeling guilty. He will also teach us how to think clearly, so we know how to plan carefully so we avoid having to face hectic schedules. God wants us to live well-balanced lives—free of stress and tension, void of confusion and disappointment. First Corinthians 10:13, "The Message," says He will “never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it.” Don’t hesitate to ask God’s help in setting priorities for your life. Once He does, trust Him to help you stick to them so you know when you can faithfully say, “Yes, I’ll do it.” ----------------- I hope you’ll take time and read John Heart’s inspiring story of triumph (Page 10) and how, at age 48, he became the oldest man ever to win the Mr. America competition. Today, as the fitness trainer here at KCM, John is using his skills to teach people (myself included) how to live healthy, well-balanced lives. Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In print since ’73 : VOL. 50 : No. 10 Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Instagram | Pinterest TABLE OF CONTENTS INSIDE OCT 4 A Life Worth Living by Kenneth Copeland 10 Born To Win by Melanie Hemry 18 You Have the Power To STAND by Rick Renner 22 The Power of a Grateful Heart by Kenneth Copeland 26 Living In the Kingdom of God by Gloria Copeland * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pass this magazine on to a family member or friend. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * When The LORD first spoke to us about starting the "Believer’s Voice of Victory" magazine, He said: 'This is your seed. Give it to everyone who ever responds to your ministry, and don’t ever allow anyone to pay for a subscription to it.' For 49 years it has been our joy to bring you good news through the teachings of ministers who write out of living contact with God, and the testimonies of believers who took God at His WORD and experienced His victory in everyday life. —Kenneth & Gloria Copeland * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Get your free magazine kcm.org/magazine-signup Spanish edition es.kcm.org/LVVC * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Believer’s Voice of Victory" is published monthly by Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a nonprofit corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. © 2022 Eagle Mountain International Church Inc. aka Kenneth Copeland Ministries. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without written permission is prohibited. "Believer’s Voice of Victory" and the JESUS IS LORD globe logo are registered trademarks of Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Printing and distribution costs are paid for by donations from KCM Partners and Friends. Printed in the United States of America. Because all "Believer’s Voice of Victory" issues are preplanned, we are unable to accept unsolicited manuscripts. Director of Communications/ Laura O’Brien Managing Editor/Ronald C. Jordan Assistant Editor/Debby Ide Writers/Melanie Hemry Gina Lynnes Christopher Maselli Gena Maselli Proofreaders/Jean DeLong Michelle Harris Karen Wirkkala Senior Designer/Michael Augustat Project Manager/Deborah Brister Type Coordinator/Joyce Glasgow BVOV : 3

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