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If you have this, you will succeed!

The word prosper has various meanings. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, prosper means: To succeed; To achieve; To become strong; To flourish. We can succeed in school. We can succeed with a project. We can succeed in business. When one prospers, this means that they have accomplished what they set out to do. The world sees prospering as being able to achieve great riches, great influence, becoming famous, etc. However, the Apostle John saw the act of prospering in a different way. In 3 John 1: 2, he taught that truly prospering in life, requires a strong spiritual connection and relationship with God. As our soul spiritually prospers, it the gives way to success in every area of our lives, and good health to our body and mind. When we prosper in soul, there is no striving to be better than anyone else. You are in sync with God and His will for your life. And, since you are unique, you don’t have to compare yourself to anyone else. The Apostle John prayed that for all of us. I echo that prayer for you today. Beloved, I pray that your soul prosper today, and in that process, I know that you will also prosper in your life, and you will be in good health!

3 John 1: 2 (Amplified) “Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].”

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Is this the secret to your prosperity?

The Scriptures reveal that God desires that we prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. In Deuteronomy 8:18 He declares: “And you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day”. Psalms 1:3 declares: man that delights in the Lord and meditates on His word day and night will prosper in whatever he does. The key here is the consistent application of God’s word and principles in ones life. There is a grace to prosper in your life if you choose to receive it and walk in it. The analogy of a tree planted by the rivers of water give the picture of one remaining close to God and His word. Because of this practice, you will always have all the wisdom, provision, strength and health that you need to accomplish all the He calls you to do. If you haven’t yet, begin now to plant yourself right next to the rivers of God’s word and wisdom.

Psalms 1:3 He shall be like a tree planted by the [c]rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.