A WORD FROM RICHARD & LINDSAY
A WORD FROM RICHARD & LINDSAY
It is with great joy that I write to you this month to share with you the things the Lord has laid on my heart. Here we are… already about a month into the new year 2025! It’s very common for people to come into a new year setting new goals and making new resolutions and perhaps you have done this also.
A new year is a great time for a new beginning and a great time to consider the words of Isaiah 43:18-19 KJV, as inspired by the Holy Spirit—Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
Wisdom and direction from God for 2025
If you are beginning this new year needing direction or guidance for decisions in your life, God’s Word is full of wisdom for you!
That’s why I want to talk to you this month about renewing and expanding your mind. I believe this is so important for your life and your future. As Proverbs 23:7 tells us “… as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Your thoughts—whether influenced by the world or by God’s Word—have the power to influence your decisions, perceptions, actions, relationships, and your faith.
The Bible also tells us in Romans 12:2, “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” And we all want the good and acceptable perfect will of God, right?
Paul tells us that we are to renew our minds daily with the Word of God—reading, studying, listening to and obeying it. That’s why your Bible is so important and that’s why I quote so many scriptures in my letters to you.
Renewing your mind is a continual process that enables you to think and pray God’s thoughts. It will strengthen your faith and help turn things around in your life and circumstances. By taking the time to read and meditate on Scripture each day, you give God the opportunity to bring insight and to equip you.
Psalm 119:105 tells us God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Psalm 119:130 says the entrance of His Word brings light and gives understanding. You need God’s Word daily! This is how to live a life of victory! I am believing this will be your year for breakthrough as you make a deeper commitment to the Word of God.
Enlarging your capacity to receive from God
I believe God wants to enlarge your capacity to receive from Him by enlarging your thinking. You see, a person who has his or her mind renewed by the Word of God does not think in terms of lack or just getting by. This person thinks in terms of plenty, abundance and more than enough because God has a limitless supply… But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. And… my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19).
Philippians 4:8 tells us how we can enlarge our thinking: “whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”
My long-time friend, Jerry Savelle, once reminded me that there is a battle between God and the devil that takes place between our ears. Wow! What a statement!
The great New York Yankees baseball player, Yogi Berra, has been credited with saying, “It’s not over till it’s over.” If you are trusting God, He has the last word in your circumstances and believe me—whatever challenge you may be facing today—it’s not over yet! So, don’t let thoughts of defeat and doubt cloud your mind. Instead, declare and meditate on those praiseworthy things… the blessings and promises of God for you as His child.
Consider this testimony I received from a partner. Auge from Denmark had an infection in his spine. The pain was so great that he could not get out of bed. He was hospitalized for weeks. The doctors did all they could. After the hospitalization, he continued to experience pain even with heavy medication. He knew the Word and the promise in Scripture that God is the Healer. He decided to search the internet for healing evangelists and found a class I had recorded for the School of Miracles. About ten minutes into the class, I had a word of knowledge that there was a person with pain who was being healed. As Auge heard this word, ALL THE PAIN LEFT and it has not returned! For Auge, it was not over until the pain was gone. God had the final word.
The more God’s Word penetrates your heart and renews your mind, the greater your possibilities will become. Suddenly, you find yourself thinking thoughts that only a few days or weeks or months before you wouldn’t dare think. Now you’re thinking positively, believing and beginning to say “This can happen for me because I am a child of God! I’m expecting a miracle!”
You see, everything in life begins with a thought or an idea. And that thought or idea—good or bad—can change your destiny for better or for worse. As you meditate on it, it will lead you into action. And the action you take can change your life forever.
Now is the time…
You don’t have to accept every thought that enters your mind. Challenge your thoughts and compare them to the Word. Ask yourself, Is this thought in line with God’s Word? Start reading the Word every day for one week, then two, then three–until it becomes a part of your daily routine—and then watch as things begin to turn around!
Spiritual tools available
Because renewing your mind is so important to your spiritual life, I want to offer you some tools from our ministry that can equip and encourage you.
I also want to partner with you in a powerful prayer of agreement. Matthew 18:19 tells us,
“…if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.” You can think of it like a “buddy system.” As Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, “Two are better than one for they have a good reward for their labor.”
I believe one of the reasons many people are so quick to forget about their New Year’s resolutions is that they don’t have a “buddy system”—they don’t really have anyone to partner with them and stand strong with them with encouragement.
Well, I want to be that person for you. I want to help you to reach out to God with all your hopes and dreams and plans.
All of my Christian life, I have had a burning passion to reach out to people with the saving, healing, delivering power of God Almighty. That’s what this healing ministry is all about… it’s about YOU. That’s why I’m up every morning at about 4 AM praying over you and all my partners that God will bless, heal and prosper them. I’m also commanding the devil to take his hands off of your life. And it’s also why the Abundant Life Prayer Group is available to receive your call for healing prayer. When you send your prayer requests to me, I keep them on my phone for weeks and continue to pray. Everything I do in this ministry is geared toward helping you get your needs met.
One of the ministry tools I want to highlight is The Richard Roberts School of Miracles online. It contains biblical teachings to help transform and strengthen your faith and guide your walk with the Lord…books, audio and video resources to encourage you…anointed sermons…and legacy treasures from our ministry archive, including classic Oral Roberts’ Tent Crusades. You can access these teachings and more by going to TheSchoolOfMiracles.org. It’s now completely FREE for the asking. I encourage you to take advantage of this tremendous resource.
I also want to offer to you another ministry tool… It’s a new special scriptural confession card for you to include in your daily prayer time. I believe this Renew My Mind scripture card will help you expand your mind and your thinking as you stand on God’s Word looking to Him for the impossible. You can request yours at the link below.
If you want a change, then you must decide to make a change. And as you draw near to God, He will draw near to you (James 4:8). I am encouraging you to take a bold step of faith and commit to renewing your mind this year with God’s Word. Believe me… you will not regret it!
I so appreciate your prayers and support of this healing ministry. And when you give your best seed faith gift this month, you are supporting our many outreaches including The Richard Roberts School of Miracles and impactful international programs in nations like Kenya, Ghana, Niger, India, Pakistan, and Nicaragua. You see, by giving into this healing ministry, you are sowing into a multitude of lives and helping to bring the power of God to them.
The good news is—what you are helping to make happen for them puts you in a position to receive a tremendous blessing—a multiplication from the Lord as His Word promises in Luke 6:38.
I challenge you to plant your best seed gift this month. Do it with all your heart and faith expecting God to use it for His glory, then multiply it back to you in the way you need it most.
Be sure and ask for your special Renew My Mind scripture card at the link below. I believe meditating on these scriptures will help bring about His miracles to you in 2025 and beyond. It is time to start seeing yourself doing the impossible and having the impossible in your life.
Your partner for miracles,
PS. Life’s challenges can be much harder when we try to face them on our own. But God is faithful and has timely help for us in times of need. It’s all right there, in His Word, and it always accomplishes what it’s sent out to do (Isaiah 55:11). So, I encourage you now to get into His Word like never before and begin to walk in the good plans He has for you. And be sure to request your FREE Renew My Mind scripture confession card. I’ll be expecting to hear from you soon!