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VOL. 52 : N o 8 : IN PRINT SINCE '73 INSIDE AUGUST Editor's Letter As Soon As Possible! "We need it ASAP!" How many times have we heard those words in connection with work, or some other "hurried" situation? For many of us, at some point our world has been suddenly interrupted, a number of times, by the busyness of life and begs the command: "We need this ASAP— As Soon As Possible." Suddenly, some newtask has been added to our already overloaded plate. But this time the job is "hot"! It's needed right away, or ASAP, and the pressure is on us to deliver. First Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to "pray without ceasing," or as The Passion Translation puts it, "Make your life a prayer." So, here's a thought: Instead of allowing this way-too-familiar acronym to cause you stress, and rush to get the task done, consider recasting it to mean something different, then allow it to lead you into God's presence, where you can "find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). Say to yourself: "There is work to be done, a deadline to meet, and I have no spare time. But as I work to get the job done, I will— Always Say A Prayer." Then, take it a step further and apply it to every situation in your life. In the midst of family crisis, when quality time is rare, do your best and let God do the rest, and Always Say A Prayer. It may seem like your troubles are more than you can bear. Slow down, take a deep breath, and Always Say A Prayer. God knows how stressful life is, and He wants to ease your cares. He'll respond to all your needs, but He's looking for you to seek His help. Always Say A Prayer! Who says everything needs to be done "as soon as possible"? Life itself is a challenge, but God has given it to us to enjoy. The challenges that come with day-to-day life are much easier to bear when we approach each of them by saying a prayer. Take time to pray about each situation, then let God show you the best way to handle them. Speaking of prayer, I encourage you to read the article by Terri Copeland Pearsons in this month's issue (Page 10), titled "Keep Coming to Jesus." It's an excerpt from her new book, An Encounter With Him, which shares how you can gain closer, more personal fellowship with God through prayer. Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor personal fellowship with God through prayer. Ronald C. Jordan Managing Editor KCM Offices U.S. Fort Worth, Texas Canada Langley, Canada Latin America Bogotá, Colombia Europe Bath, United Kingdom Germany Lörrach, Germany Ukraine Lviv, Ukraine Africa Johannesburg, South Africa Australasia Brisbane, Australia W hen The LOR D f irst spoke to us about sta r ting the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine, He sa id: This is your seed . G ive it to everyone who ever responds to your ministry, and don't ever allow anyone to pay for a subscription to it. For 51 yea rs it has been our joy to bring you good news through the teachings of ministers who write out of living contact with God, a nd the testimonies of believers who took God at His WORD a nd experienced His victor y in ever yday life. —Kenneth & Gloria Copeland Believer's Voice of Victory is published monthly by Eagle Mountain International Church Inc./Kenneth Copeland Ministries, a nonprofi t corporation, Fort Worth, Texas. © 2024 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 : Ashley Ngole | Writers : Melanie Hemry : Gina Lynnes Proofreaders : Rhema Amachigh Jean DeLong Michelle Harris Karen Wirkkala Senior Designer : Michael Augustat | Project Manager : Deborah Brister | Type Coordinator : Joyce Glasgow Pass this magazine on to a family member or friend. kcm.org/magazine-signup Spanish edition es.kcm.org/LVVC Get your free magazine @Copelandnetwork 4 16 10 4 Enter Into His Courts With Praise! by Kenneth Copeland 9 Keep Coming to Jesus by Terri Copeland Pearsons 16 The Power To Overcome by Melanie Hemry 22 The Misleading Metaphor: Separation of Church and State by David Barton 24 Turning Toward the Presence of God by Nancy Dufresne 26 A Future Full of God's Promises by Gloria Copeland "I don't remember a time in my life when KCM hasn't been a part of it. To me, partnership means having a group of people who are all committed to serving God." —Christina Gordon

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