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You Weren’t Created to Be on the World’s Hamster Wheel

Gary Keesee • May 23, 2018

I’ve been so excited about sharing this with you that I can hardly sleep at night!

This is one of the most important financial revelations I’ve EVER received from God, and it can radically change YOUR life this year.

This understanding of the Sabbath Rest is one of the most important revelations the Holy Spirit has given me over the last 20 years, and I’m compelled to get the body of Christ to understand this!

You HAVE to get this!

Because the Sabbath Rest is SO MUCH MORE than what you probably think it is.

The Sabbath Rest is about a whole new way for you to live your life.

The Lord told me I MUST continue sharing this teaching. He said His people HAVE to get this as there is MUCH to get done, and, unfortunately, very few Christians truly understand it.

In fact, most Christians spend their lives running like they’re on a hamster wheel—working hard but getting nowhere, aiming for Fridays at 5:00 p.m., their next vacation, or retirement.

Just think about how many times you’ve heard someone say, “If I can just get past tomorrow,” “I just can’t wait until the weekend,” or “I’m counting down the days until… (whatever their next break might be.)”

Is that YOU?

I’ve been there. You may know some of my story, but the bottom line is that I was in survival mode. I couldn’t even afford to buy a postage stamp. (And they cost less back then than they do now.)

What changed for us? How did we go from being in severe financial dysfunction to being completely out of debt and paying cash for our cars, our 55 acres of land, our home, and everything else we needed?

The Kingdom was our answer.

We had no clue how, but we walked it out. And, in less than three years from that day, we were completely out of debt.

Of course, life was super exciting then. But the very best thing about our journey was that we finally had rest.

We could think about our future and not just about paying the bills. We could dream of our future instead of worrying how we would survive one more week.

No more drama. No more panic. No more debt. Just rest.

Friend, that’s what God has always wanted for YOU.

In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus said,

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

God wants you out of the earth curse system of running on the hamster wheel. He wants you to have provision. He wants to get you to a place of influence.

And the Kingdom is your answer.

You should be experiencing His rest and having the same amazing results others are having as they get this understanding of the power of God’s rest. Like Joel, whose incredible story you may have heard me share recently:

“ The Power of Rest has caused us to think differently, and we decided to stand in agreement for a $10,000 blessing into our lives. It isn’t that the monetary blessing was desperately needed for any one purpose, but who couldn’t use an extra $10,000 in their life? So, we sowed a seed at the beginning of January.

As the days turned into weeks, nothing seemed to change, but we continued in agreement. In the middle of January, while on vacation, we spent quite a bit of time putting into focus this $10,000 blessing, which included Scriptures and also discussing how we’ll use the funds to sow more seed and the things we want to do with the $10,000.

As vacation came to a close, and we headed back to our lives at home, nothing seemed to have changed. Several more weeks passed with what seemed to be very little difference, but we continued to speak of our monetary blessing with expectancy (something else we’ve picked up from listening to you teach).

By January 31, we had heard enough about this double portion thing that we finally considered that maybe the Spirit was saying something to us. We discussed it at length and concluded that $10,000 is awesome, but what difference is $10,000 or $20,000 to God? So, we agreed that we’d accept the double portion as ours.

The VERY NEXT DAY, an older gentleman, whom I’ve known for eight or so years, stopped by my shop to discuss the repairs we were performing on his vehicle. He sat in my office explaining the past six weeks or so of frustrations he’d been having raising cattle with broken fences at his advanced age. He said he’d had enough of it, and with that, he looked at me and informed me that, effective immediately, I was the new owner of his herd of 23 Black Angus cattle, along with 2 horses!

Yes, you really just read that.

And you can probably guess what happened next, right?

Of course, they sold the cattle and horses for $20,000. Amazing, right?

Here’s the thing: Acts 10:34 tells us that God is no respecter of persons. That means YOU can have your own incredible stories as you tap into the laws and promises of the Kingdom of God and walk them out.

God has a completely different system than anything you’ve ever experienced, and it’s never just enough or satisfied—it’s always more than enough.

You just need to know how to capture it!

There’s so much more I HAVE to share with you about this! That’s why we’ve created THREE brand-new companion resources for the Your Financial Revolution: The Power of Rest book:

All three of these companion resources were created to help you REALLY get this—to help you experience His rest.

Don’t wait. Make this the year you see real results in your life. Request your copies of these life-changing resources today.

Need the complete set, including the book? We’ve got you covered here.

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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