For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.  Romans 10:10 

 

Here’s a timeless principle you need to apply to your life each day: conviction + confession = results! When somebody asks, “How can you justify believing such a thing?” your answer should be, “Because I agree with the God Who promised it.” Conviction without confession is like faith without works, it’s dead. And confession without conviction is just empty words. But put the two together and things begin to happen! Many of us hide our convictions because we’re afraid of being criticized. It’s when you “put it out there” that the battle really begins. That’s because the enemy knows that when your mouth speaks what your heart believes, mountains are moved (Mark 11:23), giants are toppled and circumstances are changed. You don’t have to have a penny in your pocket, a friend on the phone or a contact in high places for God to move on your behalf. Here’s the formula: (1) take ownership of God’s promises. Believe in your heart that they’re yours (2) pray to be given the faith that can move mountains – and then exercise that faith.  Go through the necessary “faith-training” in small areas before you attempt to conquer big one (3) resistance is good because it requires divine assistance (4) persevere through the trial. It’s building spiritual muscle, and training you for greater things. Operating daily in these principles will take you to new heights. No matter what your enemies or your senses say, believe and declare what God has said - and He will do it!