subscribe, view past issues  and  Get Releasing Kings   Glorious Freedom Roots of Freedom - Freedom is the very nature of the Kingdom of God; bondage and slavery describe the kingdom of darkness. Wherever the spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. "Religion" does have a reputation for legalism - getting people to do what they don't want to do. However, real and Biblical spirituality is learning to pursue your heart's desires and finding the will of God at the same time. We live for a purpose larger than ourselves and we live to see dreams come true. It's exciting! The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. Rom 8:18-21 NIV But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Cor 3:16-17 NIV Jesus came to set the captives free. Think about that concept. Real freedom costs money. You can be totally saved, spirit-filled and on your way to Heaven. But, if you live in poverty you are really a slave to society unable to attain your dreams. We don't deny the freedom that comes with salvation, the freedom we experience in worship, and the freedom that comes from loving relationships. Those things don't cost money. I'm simply suggesting that "abundance" includes the financial flexibility to be "free" to ______. You can fill in the blank. "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."  Luke 4:18-19 I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10 NASU Why some choose poverty - I've experienced the chagrin of showing people ways to multiply their finances only to have them say, "no thanks." Why? Freedom is spelled r-e-s-p-o-n-s-i-b-i-l-i-t-y. The freedom to be entrepreneurial, multiply finances, take risks and pursue your dream always implies trying... with the possibility of failure. Risk is something many people won't tolerate. It feels safer to choose the path of least resistance, lay low and do what we've always done. Listen to what that attitude sounds like. All the Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron, and the whole assembly said to them, "If only we had died in Egypt! Or in this desert! 3 Why is the LORD bringing us to this land only to let us fall by the sword? Our wives and children will be taken as plunder. Wouldn't it be better for us to go back to Egypt?" 4 And they said to each other, "We should choose a leader and go back to Egypt." Num 14:2-4 NIV The Israelites said to them, "If only we had died by the LORD's hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this desert to starve this entire assembly to death." Ex 16:3 NIV Failure is good! - Want to know a secret? Failure can motivate us to succeed. We can learn from mistakes. Truly free societies are always predicated on free markets where some succeed and some don't. Breaking the stronghold of poverty in a culture or a nation can't be done with handouts or trying to protect people from failures. We all need to learn responsibility. If we don't, poverty is a guarantee. Dictators, communists, and socialists don't create wealth or freedom for their people. They oppress them on the edge of poverty. Let me say it politically... the Kingdom of God uses capitalism to create the wealth that is used for ministry. Socialism pretends to have a heart for the poor, but what it really does is eliminate wealth and discourage responsibility from entire cultures and nations. People who have come out from under the tyranny of communism are often left still wanting their government (or somebody) to provide for them. Freedom from oppression doesn't automatically translate to personal initiative and responsibility. We have to embrace the responsibility that comes with freedom. Note: Harold has two teachings on capitalism dated June 4 and 11, 2009 on his web site. They are worth listening to ~ an hour each. Suggestion - If you're saved (and free), I can assure you that you have, are, or soon will be exposed to the trials and discouragement that go with failure. You probably know that. What you may not know is that those setbacks can be used to lay a foundation in your character for success. That's the genius of freedom. We can fail and succeed. You are guaranteed your fair share of failures - HELLO! However, all of creation is waiting with eager expectation to see you use your freedom to move beyond your failures and succeed personally... and then to use that success as leverage to help others succeed as well. It's fun and it includes finances. It's ministry! And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.  Rom 5:3-5 NASU If you take a risk, encounter a few failures and stick with it, you will not be disappointed. God, Himself will promote you into things like wisdom and wealth and influence and long life for the sake of the Kingdom and because he loves you and because he loves the captives you will set free. You just have to sign up for the cost of admission. Bust a few doors down! It was for freedom that Christ set us free... Gal 5:1 NASU       We're Dancing   John and Sue     www.Releasing-kings.com   Ukraine - I'm off to the Ukraine with David Tinney and Poul Dalgaard for 10 days just before Thanksgiving. Since 2001, David has done over 100 business seminars in the Ukraine so he knows his way around. Poul is already operating businesses in Ukraine. We're translating Desire to Destiny into Russian so we can have it available to help release Kings. If you have a business concept that would work in the Ukraine, let us know. Our goal is to turn the theology into practice and network new opportunities. Desire to Destiny is available now at our store along with reviews. Not sure what your dream is? This book will help you pull the curtain back on your future. Newsletter - If your newsletter comes incomplete (filtered), you can always catch the latest version in our archive along with 200 others. 1600+ people from around the world get Kingly encouragement from our weekly newsletter. Invite a friend to subscribe - they will be blessed. How to Start a Small Group - Kings are increasingly getting involved in Bible study or mentoring groups to facilitate their "Release." Here are some helpful suggestions www.Releasing-Kings.com/Starting-a-Group.html. We've also updated our Vision Brochure with graphics to show how to become a King and how you can help Release Kings. French Translation - Releasing Kings is now available in French thanks to the efforts of Cees Bakker and Support Ministries in the Netherlands. In France, copies can be obtained from Editions Menor or Librairie Chretienne CLC. The Title in French is “Libération des Rois pour le ministère dans le monde du travail”. Cees is also the guy who made the Dutch translation possible - available through his website. He can be contacted for Releasing Kings conferences in France and throughout Europe. Facebook - I'm starting to post more information on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/john.garfield1 PS: I want to recommend some follow-up reading. Who is God by Harold Eberle provides the best explanation of a more relational view of God. It's must reading that connects our perception of God with everyday life. Releasing Kings for Ministry in the Marketplace takes that foundation into marketplace ministry and the entrepreneurial nature of Kings. Fruit in the marketplace naturally springs out of sound doctrine. Desire to Destiny - Takes the foundation and marketplace ministry and puts them in the context of seven practical keys or stages of growth you can apply in your own life. You're invited into the vision to release Kings; communicate the message, make the money, and do the mission. The Message - Our first goal is to get the Releasing Kings message into the hands of the messengers that will carry it... do it, preach it, teach it, example it. The Money - The second goal is to help Kings break out of poverty by networking them with practical opportunities to prosper. We want to introduce them to the right people, the right opportunity, and the right financial approach. The Mission - Network Kings with opportunities to mix business and missions. Accomplish the great commission through the marketplace and occupy the Seven mountains of: business, media, arts & entertainment, education and government in addition to the church. ____________________________________________________________________ You can get your copy of Releasing Kings for Ministry in the Marketplace or Desire to Destiny at 1-800-308-5837 (or) www.releasing-kings.com