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Yes, You Really Can Make a Difference

Gary Keesee • Sep 13, 2017

Have you ever asked yourself:
*Can I really make a difference?*

It’s an important question.

Is there one decision you can make, one action you can take, or one thing you can do that can really have a personal and lasting impact on someone? Can you really, truly help someone?

Yes, you can.

When Drenda and I launched this ministry in 2006, we launched it with one simple mission: to share the life-changing power of God’s Kingdom with anyone who would listen.

God’s Kingdom radically changed our lives, and we want everyone to have the same experience.

Now, I’m writing to ask you to join us as we launch into a new chapter and go even further to reach people. The lost—the people who need Jesus—are weighing heavier than ever on my heart, and God has given us a new mandate to reach them, no matter what it takes. Jesus left us with these instructions:

> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:19-20).

I want to share with you the details concerning this far-reaching vision that we’re calling *The Journey: Going Further Together*. The heart of this mission is going into all the world, while also reaching out right here at home, making disciples and teaching people about the Kingdom of God.

We’d be honored to have you partner with us in one or more of the three key areas of outreach that help make up the vision of *The Journey*: The ProVision Outreach Center, the Cambodia and Vietnam Project, and our Media Outreach Center.

**The ProVision Outreach Center**

This multi-purpose facility will help us go further together in reaching hurt, lost, lonely, addicted, abused, sick, and broken people all around the world through missions, outreach, Kingdom training, mentorship, and more.

The ProVision Outreach Center was birthed from a dream my oldest daughter, Amy, had several years ago, in which a tragic event had occurred and many people lost everything. Desperate, with no place to go, they looked for help, a sign of hope in a dark time.

God showed Amy thousands of people coming to one of our ministry buildings for help. From the building, we were feeding, clothing, praying for, and ministering to the people. Thousands were born again as a result of their physical and emotional needs being met; they were experiencing the Kingdom of God firsthand.

When Amy shared this dream with us, our spirits leapt. The vision for The ProVision Outreach Center has continued to grow, as we make plans to be a light in dark times, to share with people the loving God we serve, and to position ourselves for a great harvest of souls.

This is a large project, but we know that when people come together, stand up, and say **“I will make a difference,”** anything is possible!

**Cambodia and Vietnam Outreach**

Earlier this year, Drenda and I had the opportunity to minister in both Cambodia and Vietnam. In Vietnam, we were honored to be a part of the largest gathering they have ever had in that nation to hear the Gospel. There, more than 12,000 Christian leaders received the ministry and leadership training they need to impact the lives of hundreds in their villages and cities.

Thousands of copies of Drenda’s book, *Better Than You Feel*, and my book, *Your Financial Revolution*, were also translated into the languages of the people and given away for FREE, along with other leadership and mentorship materials.

After one session, a young woman approached Drenda in tears and told us her story. She shared how she had been planning to commit suicide.

*It’s like I feel rejected, she said. I feel alone. And I just try to commit suicide. Because I don’t know how to live my life. I’m hopeless. I’m really hopeless. But God really saved me, and gave me family, and gave me love and forgiveness, that I can live my life today. *

That young woman’s life was forever changed by that ministry event, as were the lives of thousands of other people.
In just a few months, we will be returning to Southeast Asia to continue the work we started there. We will continue to share the Good News of the Gospel, giving people hope, and letting them know there is a God who loves them.

We need your help to bring more resources translated into the languages of the people of those nations! You may not be able to travel to Southeast Asia yourself, but by supporting this work through *The Journey*, you will receive the same reward!

**Media Outreach Center**

*Mr. Keesee, my wife and I started watching your show “Fixing The Money Thing” several months ago. Ever since we started watching, our lives have been drastically changed for the better! Since listening to your teaching, I have been baptized in the Holy Spirit, and I have found my purpose. We have been able to pay off our car, and my wife has started her own clothing line! We praise God for you and your ministry!* —Jarriel

Every day, we receive testimonies, just like that one from Jarriel, from people all around the world who have been introduced to the Kingdom of God and its principles and had their lives forever changed through our television programs—*Fixing the Money Thing* and *Drenda*.

As a friend and supporter of Gary Keesee Ministries, you’ve helped us do this—you’ve helped us share the Good News of the Gospel, the principles of the Kingdom of God, and the practical teaching that helps people dramatically change their lives, their families, their communities, and their futures.

Now, we have a chance to do even more!

We are excited to announce the plans for a new Media Outreach Center! This new facility will allow us to broadcast the Gospel, record and develop new resources and music, house our television studio and media equipment, and better accommodate you at our conferences and training events.

This new facility will allow us to send out the message of God’s Kingdom worldwide like never before!

You CAN make a difference.

Will you say yes to help make a difference in someone’s life today?

Every ministry gift will help us make an impact in the lives of others for God.

Thank you for saying yes and joining us on *The Journey*.

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[Visit here to learn more about *The Journey*.](http://journey.garykeesee.com/)

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5 Steps to Release the Kingdom in Your Life

By Gary Keesee • 10 Apr, 2024
Reading Time 2 mins 13 secs – In John 6, we read the story of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Do you know it? It’s where we see Jesus teaching the disciples how to release the Kingdom of God into the earth realm. Basically, a large crowd was following Jesus, listening to Him teach, and watching Him perform miracles. It got to a point where the people needed to eat, and Jesus asked the disciples what they planned to feed the people. Of course, Jesus knew the disciples would freak out. They couldn’t feed 5,000 people. In fact, they started talking about how it would take more than half a year’s wages to buy just a bite for that many people. Jesus was teaching the disciples, and He was teaching us— the Kingdom of God has all the answers you need . How can you release the Kingdom of God into your life? Here are the five steps Jesus took. 1. Look at what you have. Jesus asked the disciples what they had to feed the people. What do you have in your life that you can give God to work with? Jesus multiplied bread into bread and fish into fish. What do you need multiplied in your life? Find some of it. That’s your seed. Also, remember that money can be named. You don’t sow money to believe for more paper or digital money. Money represents your life and can be named to be the thing you need multiplied. 2. Make sure you’re in faith. “To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see” (Hebrews 11:1, GNT). You have to know how to judge whether or not you’re in faith. How? Do you have the right picture? When you close your eyes, what do you see? Do you see yourself with the thing you’re believing for? Can you defend your position? Why do you believe it? Prove it! Because you can be sure that between the “Amen” and the “There it is!” the enemy is going to contend for it, so you better be able to defend it. Do you have joy, expectancy, and peace? Are you in agreement with your spouse? 3. Confess over what you have, and release it in faith. Be specific. Say exactly what you’re believing for and release the seed to God. 4. Get the plan from God. Be ready for new direction, new ideas, and new concepts by revelation from the Holy Spirit. Carry a notepad and a pen. Write everything down. 5. Act quickly! When God gives you the plan, MOVE! It’s wise to have counselors and get wisdom, but you need to act swiftly on any direction you receive from the Holy Spirit.

Want Growth and Success? Here Are 10 Steps to Help Take You There

By Gary Keesee • 13 Mar, 2024
Reading Time 2 mins 34 secs – How can you make sure you’re equipped for the growth coming your way this year? Here are my 10 steps to posture yourself for opportunity and success. 1. Ask yourself how you’re handling your current responsibilities. Don’t run from your responsibilities. No matter where you are or what you’re doing, you should be a success. People will still see the evidence of God even if you think you’re in the wrong spot. 2. Detox your life of the things that keep you from having time to think. We live in a fast-paced world. There are plenty of things that can keep you distracted. But it’s in the moments that you stop to think that you’ll find ways to solve problems, and that’s where the opportunities are. So figure out what is consuming your time. Start saying no to some things. Find time to think. 3. Don’t hang around people who are always losing. I know people hit rough spots, but if the people in your life are chronically losing, it’s time to expand your circle. Hang around people who are better than you are, who don’t see things as impossible, and who have vision. It may be uncomfortable for you, but their influence will cause you to think differently. 4. Write down EVERY idea that you have, no matter how strange it seems. Most people filter opportunities and ideas through what they perceive their ability to be. This means most people discard ideas by the dozens because they don’t think they can do them. But God isn’t limited to what you know how to do. The ideas He gives you might seem so weird to you that you can’t process them fully. Write them down so you have time to think about them. 5. Research. Research. Repeat. You don’t need to know how to do something; you need to know how to learn how to do it. Research until you find what you’re looking for. 6. Count the cost before you jump. A lot of Christians hear God and jump out too soon, resulting in catastrophe. There are seasons for everything. God will prepare you for where He wants you to go. Be patient. 7. Always be in agreement with your spouse. Never, ever march out into battle without your spouse being in total agreement and your faith aligned. 8. Ask God for direction. Ask Him to help you, to show you where to go, and what to do. And always remember that prophecy from other people shouldn’t lead you; it should only confirm what God has already said to you. 9. Commit to never quit. Quitting is not an option. Once you’ve moved, don’t move again until God speaks to you. Stay with it. Walk it out. Don’t quit. So many people have so much potential, but they get uncomfortable and they quit. If you want to win, you should always be stretching. 10. Get ready to embrace bigger things. Your ability to see the big picture will keep growing as you change and grow on the inside. You’ll pick up on even more opportunities. For more principles, check out this FREE video on success.

The Consequences of Strife: Why You Should Never Allow It in Your Life

By Drenda Keesee • 14 Feb, 2024
Reading Time 2 mins 59 secs – A stuffed toy laid in the road at the scene of the accident. As we passed, the Lord spoke to me, “ Okay, this is your last warning. Are you going to continue this? You know you are opening the door to the enemy.” Gary and I had had a disagreement just before we had left the house for our family road trip. And there we were six hours in and we’d barely said a word to one another. Six hours. You think driving from Ohio to Tennessee is a long stretch of highway? Try doing it while giving someone the silent treatment. One word: torture. Then we passed the accident. Gary and I both felt the same conviction when we passed it, especially because it clearly involved children. But... pride. We knew what we were doing wasn’t good. (What kind of example is it to your children to ignore each other?) But neither of us wanted to lay down our pride. I kept hearing the voice of the Lord, and I’d think, No, I’m not going to fix this thing, because then I’ll have to talk to him. It was almost a competition to see who could hold our grudge for the longest. But strife is dangerous stuff. What is strife? Drama, conflict, friction, disagreement, bickering, arguing, bad blood, disputes… whichever words you use to describe it, it’s dangerous. Whether it’s between you and your spouse, you and your child, you and a friend, you and a family member, or you and a coworker, you don’t want to let strife remain in your life. The Bible says that where there is strife, there is confusion and there is every evil work (James 3:16). Our small argument between Gary and I had gone unchecked and had escalated, and neither one of us were listening to the voice of the Lord. And there were consequences for our strife and outright disobedience. About an hour after we passed the accident, a car pulled out in front of our vehicle, and we were in what could have been a very serious car accident. I started yelling the name of Jesus, and God supernaturally protected our entire family. Initially, it looked as though there were going to be serious issues. They told us our son’s spleen might rupture. I was pregnant, and the doctors worried that I might lose the baby. Through all of these things, we stood on the Word of God, and we all came out unharmed, including the young preacher’s son who had pulled out in front of us (he was in disobedience at that moment too). Even in the midst of this difficult situation, through our prayers, standing on God’s Word, and our children’s words to the medical personnel, we had opportunities to minister and impact the little county hospital we had to visit. The enemy tried to take us out, but he lost. We were responsible for opening the door to the enemy. But the name of Jesus is more powerful than our mistakes and circumstances, and that is what kept us protected. You MUST stay on guard and not allow strife in your life, with anyone. How? Here are just three quick tips: Bite your tongue. You don’t have to say everything you think. Don’t lash out or give the silent treatment. Work on communicating with others in a healthy way. Repent quickly and forgive quickly. Take responsibility; admit when you’re wrong. Say you’re sorry and ask for forgiveness. Don’t hold onto hurts. Forgive as you’ve been forgiven by Jesus.
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