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    Overcomer: By the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony
    Overcomer: By the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony
    Overcomer: By the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony
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    Overcomer: By the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony

    By Joyce A. Hawkins

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    Author Joyce A. Hawkins has experienced life challenges so bitter that she could not bear the thought of allowing anyone else to suffer needlessly without warning. As you read about her experiences, evaluate her responses, and notice the consequences of her decisions. Then be prepared to make better choices when it is your turn.

    Remember, God controls everything ~


    - Lifes tests always turn into Testimonies so, keep the Faith
    - When hard times try to knock you down, dont backup
    - And, when you cannot see your way clearly, definitely dont blink
    - After youve done all you canstand.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateDec 20, 2010
    ISBN9781449708665
    Overcomer: By the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony
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    Joyce A. Hawkins

    Joyce A. Hawkins, a native of Washington, DC, currently resides in Fort Washington, Maryland. She is a widow, with two adult daughters. Her wisdom comes from God by way of the Holy Spirit.

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      Overcomer - Joyce A. Hawkins

      Dedicated To

      My daughters, Judy and Jackie

      Contents

      Dedicated To

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction

      Hebrews 11

      Part 1

      Keep the Faith

      Part 2

      Don’t backup

      Part 3

      Don’t Blink

      Part 4

      Stand

      Acknowledgments

      Bishop Bergeta G. Allen who was strong enough to stir the nest and make me fly

      Rev. Phyllis Anderson who saw my pain and encouraged me by giving me hugs and holding my hand as I regained stability

      Dr. Spencer Johnson, sent by God to walk with me through the dark hours

      Introduction

      My journey to becoming an overcomer had to be made on a road that was strewn with tests and trials. I thank God for every minute of it. Without opposition, I would not have developed any warring tools to confront the obstacles in my path, and I would not have this testimony.

      Everything I have gone through to experience this book was well worth the struggle. The first time I read Romans 8:18, I did not understand what the scripture was saying—but now I am telling the world, whatever trials I faced were necessary. No hurt, disappointment, sickness, or sorrow will ever be visible through the light of God’s Glory, which shines through me.

      I found in order to triumph over everyday trials and tribulations, I had to believe everything would be okay. However, my faith was lying dormant; I had almost no trust in God. To build a relationship with God, I first had to understand that without faith, I would never be able to please Him. Then I wondered how could I depend on God, when I know I am not pleasing Him? The guilt of my shortcoming would not allow me to trust Him fully.

      As I built more and more trust, I began to develop patience as I learned to wait for God’s timing. Along with building trust and developing patience, I needed to learn (and I am still learning) to hear God.

      If you find yourself close to the state I was in, you will find something in this book that will help you deal with your situation; something to encourage your understanding of what it means to fight and war in the spirit to overcome the adversary; something to help you be at peace with God and yourself.

      As you read of my trials and ultimate victory, my prayer for you is that you understand that although trials are uncomfortable as they are experienced, they are good for building muscle in the spirit. God bless you as you read on—

      Just to be sure we are all on the same page concerning things that please God, I decided to share Chapter 11 of Hebrews from the Living Bible Translation with you. The examples mentioned here are the standards I used to measure faith throughout this book.

      Hebrews 11

      What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead. Men of God in days of old were famous for their faith.

      By faith—by believing God—we know that the world and the stars—in fact, all things—were made at God’s command; and that they were all made from things that cannot be seen.

      It was by faith that Abel obeyed God and brought an offering that pleased God more than Cain’s offering did. God accepted Abel and proved it by accepting his gift; and though Abel is long dead, we can still learn lessons from him about trusting God.

      Enoch trusted God too, and that is why God took him away to heaven without dying; suddenly he was gone because God took Him. Before this happened God had said how pleased he was with Enoch. You can never please God without faith, without depending on him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely look for him.

      Noah was another who trusted God. When he heard God’s warning about the future, Noah believed him even though there was then no sign of a flood, and wasting no time, he built the ark and saved his family. Noah’s belief in God was in direct contrast to the sin and disbelief of the rest of the world—which refused to obey—and because of his faith he became one of those who God has accepted.

      Abraham trusted God, and when God told him to leave home and go far away to another land which he promised to give him, Abraham obeyed. Away he went, not even knowing where he was going. And even when he reached God’s promised land, he lived in tents like a mere visitor, as did Isaac and Jacob, to whom God gave the same promise. Abraham did this because he was confidently waiting for God to bring him to that strong heavenly city whose designer and builder is God.

      Sarah, too, had faith, and because of this she was able to become a mother in spite of her old age, for she realized that God who gave her his promise, would certainly do what he said. And so a whole nation came

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