Secrets to Overcoming | 7 Ways to Realign with God

We have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, but that does not mean we have to stay in a place of lukewarm faith or shame. God created us to be more than overcomers! In Him we can overcome any situation…

God left us keys for changing throughout His Word. Keys which help us to better hear His voice, know His heart, and follow in His footpaths. Come along with us as we discover the secrets found in God’s Word which propel us toward our season of overcoming!

Realign with God

Our Messiah lived a blameless life and through His perfect blood we are saved, redeemed, and restored. Yet, there are still times we stumble. We sin, we err, but what is worse, sometimes we hide. As if the Blood of Jesus and the Salvation He bought and paid for somehow is not enough…

But it is enough. It is enough to remove every sin and ounce of shame. God is enough. Yet, what secrets does the Word give us about realigning with God? What thought processes, habits, and patterns should we hone in on to sync our hearts with His?

Join us as we explore seven biblical ways to realign with God and overcome…

1. Fear the Lord

“The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant.”—Psalm 25:14

“Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You…”—Psalm 31:19

“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”—John 10:9-10

“… ‘Assemble the people before me to hear my words so that they may learn to revere me as long as they live in the land and may teach them to their children.’”—Deuteronomy 4:10 (NIV)

“Oh, that they had such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever!”—Deuteronomy 5:29

2. Seek Forgiveness

“From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”—Matthew 4:17

“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.”—Mark 11:25

“Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.”—Isaiah 55:6-7

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.”—Ephesians 4:31-32

“When Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.’”—Matthew 9:12-13

3. Put Away Pride

“Though the Lord is on high, yet He regards the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.”—Psalm 138:6

“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.”—Proverbs 16:18-19

“The fear of the Lord is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way…”—Proverbs 8:13

“…yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.”—Proverbs 6:16-19

“Hear and give ear: do not be proud, for the Lord has spoken.”—Jeremiah 13:15

4. Accept God as Judge

“He shall judge the world in righteousness, and He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness.”—Psalm 9:8

“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.”—Psalm 19:7-11

“But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another.”—Psalm 75:7

“For the Lord will judge His people, and He will have compassion on His servants.”—Psalm 135:14

“I said in my heart, ‘God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.’”—Ecclesiastes 3:17

5. Prophesy

“Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.”—1 Corinthians 14:1

“And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions.”—Joel 2:28

“But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy. I will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath…’”—Acts 2:16-19

“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith;”—Romans 12:6

“So, beloved friends, with all this in mind, be passionate to prophesy and don’t forbid anyone from speaking in tongues, doing all things in a beautiful and orderly way.”—1 Corinthians 14:39-40 (TPT)

6. Do NOT Fear Man

“Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, you people in whose heart is My law: do not fear the reproach of men, nor be afraid of their insults.”—Isaiah 51:7

“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”—Matthew 10:28

“In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”—Psalm 56:11

“… ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?’”—Hebrews 13:6

“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.”—Proverbs 29:25

7. Anoint—Home, People, Property

“Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.”—James 5:14

“And you shall take the anointing oil, pour it on his head, and anoint him.”—Exodus 29:7 (see 1 Peter 2:9 regarding priesthood)

“I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and where you made a vow to Me…”—Genesis 31:13

“…And the Lord said, ‘Arise, anoint him; for this is the one!’ Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward…”—1 Samuel 16:12-13

“And they cast out many demons, and anointed with oil many who were sick, and healed them.”—Mark 6:13

Conclusion

While these seven secrets to overcoming may not include everything which God wants YOU to believe, receive, or do, they serve as important lessons. As tools each and every Believer needs to realign with God as an overcomer!

Beyond this, seek God and discover what He would have you refine in your walk with Him. He may have you focus on one of these seven things, or something else entirely, but either way His Word WILL confirm His answer to you. Meditate on His confirming scriptures, memorize and implement them in your life. By following God’s direction and Word, you will not only improve your walk with Him, you will be able to stand in the days of testing. You will be an overcomer!