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{Heart4Teens.com}  *We Win*

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Have you ever felt like you were a loser or that everything you do comes to failure?  Then today's story is for you...


We Win


"I will cross over as the victor and not the  victim! No matter what it looks like, I still win!  No matter what it feels like, I still win! Every failed plan, failed friendship, physical attack, financial setback, material loss, misfortune, disappointment, unfulfilled dream, unfulfilled  expectation, every obstacle, every opposition will
now give way to the Word of God! I STILL WIN..."

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... Greater is He that is
in me than he who is in the world! (I John 4:4)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... I know that all things
are working together for my good. I love God, I am
called according to His purpose. (Rom. 8:28)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... He which began a good
work in me is performing it, completing it, to the
day of Jesus Christ. (Phil 1:6)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... My God is supplying all
of my needs according to His riches in glory by Christ
Jesus. (Phil 4:19)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... I have been given the
victory through Jesus Christ my Lord! (I Cor 15:57)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... No weapon formed against
me will prosper!(Is. 54:17)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... There is no temptation
overtaken me but such as is common to all people. God
is faithful, and will not allow me to be tempted beyond
what I am able, with every temptation He will provide
for me a way of escape, that I may be able to endure it
(I Cor.10:13)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... God always causes me to
triumph in Christ. (II Cor. 2:14)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... God has not given me the
spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind
(II Tim. 1:7)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... God is able to do
exceedingly, abundantly, above that which I could be
able to think according to the power that works in me.
(Eph 3:20)


I STILL WIN BECAUSE... God is able to make all
grace abound to me, that always having all sufficiency
in everything, I have an abundance for every good
deed. (II Cor. 9:8)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... God's grace is sufficient
for me. God's strength is made perfect in weakness.
(II Cor 12:9)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... Jesus was wounded for MY
transgression. Jesus was bruised for MY iniquities,
the chastisement of MY peace was upon Him and with
His stripes I am healed! (Isa. 53:5)
 
I STILL WIN BECAUSE... Jesus destroyed the works
of the devil. (I John 3:8, Isa. 61:1-3)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... Jesus canceled out the
certificate of debt consisting of decrees against me
and was hostile towards me. Jesus has taken it out of
the way, having nailed it to the cross! (Col. 2:14)
 
I STILL WIN BECAUSE... I am steadfast, unmovable,
always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing my
labor is not in vain in Him. (I Cor. 15:58)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... Jesus disarmed the
rulers and authorities. He made a public display of them,
now having me to triumph over them in Him (Col. 2:15)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... I am seated in heavenly
places in Christ Jesus! (Eph. 2:6)
 
I STILL WIN BECAUSE... I dwell in the seat place of
the most high. I abide under the shadow of the almighty.
The Lord is my refuge and my fortress. (Psa. 91:1-2)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... This corruptible shall
put on incorruption, and this mortal shall put on
immortality. For death is swallowed up in victory.
(I Cor. 15:54, Rev. 1:18)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... I am persuaded that neither
death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers,
nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth,
nor any creature shall be able to separate me from the love
of God, which is in Christ Jesus my Lord! (Rom 8:38-39)

I STILL WIN BECAUSE... He is able to keep me from falling
and present me faultless before the presence of His glory
with exceeding joy! (Jude 24)

WE STILL WIN BECAUSE... The Lord himself shall descend
from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel and with
the triumph of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then
we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with
them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and SO SHALL WE EVER BE
WITH THE LORD! (I Thes. 4:16-17)


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Thought For The Day:

"He who provides for this life, but takes no care for eternity, is wise for a moment, but a fool forever."--Tillotson


Verse for the Day:

"What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" --Matthew 16:26


Teen's Thought For The Day

"It's a lot harder to laugh when you're by yourself."


Parent's Thought For The Day

"When I was a girl I only had two friends, and they were imaginary. And they would only play with each other." --Rita Rudner


Coach's Thought For The Day

"It is far more important that a man shall play something himself, even if he plays it badly, that that he shall go with hundreds of companions to see someone else play well."--Theodore Roosevelt


Deep Thought For The Day:

Sometimes when people sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" I feel like
yelling, "Hey you big old ball of goof, you're already here!"


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Author MICHAEL T. POWERS
www.Heart4Teens.com

Contributing Author to Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul on Love and Friendship and 20 other inspirational books.

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20

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ALL-STAR Ministry

--The Youth Church of Faith Community Church in Janesville, WI

If you are in 6-12th grade and live in the southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois area and would like to check us out, we meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 PM at Faith Community Church which is located at 2931 Lucerne Dr. in Janesville, WI. (About 3 blocks south-east of The Skating Place.)

Currently we have students from Fort Atkinson, Milton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Marshall, Orfordville, Clinton, Beloit Memorial, Beloit Turner, South Beloit, and Hononegah. E-mail me back if you have any questions about our weekly meetings or would like to come to any of our events that are listed below... We have way too much fun and then, most importantly, talk about issues that are relevant to you as a teenager.


New Series!  "The Seven Checkpoints"

THIS WEEK:  Authentic Faith Part 2
 
Sunday October 17 -- Spiritual Disciplines
Sunday October 24 -- Spiritual Disciplines Part 2
Sunday October 31 -- Moral Boundaries
Sunday November 7 -- Moral Boundaries Part 2
Sunday November 14 -- Healthy Friendships
Sunday November 21 -- Healthy Friendships Part 2
Sunday November 28 -- Wise Choices
Sunday December 5 -- Wise Choices Part 2
Sunday December 12 -- Ultimate Authority
Sunday December 19 -- Ultimate Authority Part 2
Sunday December 26 -- Christmas Party!
Sunday January 2 -- Others First
Sunday January 2 -- Others First Part 2

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Teen Community Groups
6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights
 
Wednesday night community groups for teens. The groups are limited to no more than ten teens and are split into Jr. High and High School ages. This night is for those teens who want to dig deeper than what we do in All-Stars, but may not be ready to be a part of the Extreme Teens. These cell groups will also be doing special activities with each other as the year goes on to build community.

Join us as we do a Bible Study called "Life Together!"
 
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The Extreme Teens

6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights  is on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM

"Extreme Teens" meet Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (September -May). This group is very extensive with weekly homework, memorization, service projects, etc. Students interested in this group will have to fill out an application, provide references as to why others think they should be involved with this, and sign an agreement as to what is expected of them.

Join us as we study the book "A Life God Rewards For Teens"

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If you love to read inspirational stories, these books are most likely those you will eventually buy anyway. And how cool would it be to be able to buy books like those in the Chicken Soup series for your friends and family with a personalized autographed message by one of the contributing authors! How's that for a unique gift! Check out this link to find out more!

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