Key Scripture
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead – 1Chron 29:28 (KJV)
Introduction
Many people experience breakthroughs in life, but not everyone can sustain them. The difference between lasting success and fleeting victories lies in the anointing to get and keep. Without this anointing, people often find themselves in cycles of progress and loss, unable to hold onto their blessings. This message explores the importance of sustainability, the spiritual forces that oppose it and how to break free through prayer.
Understanding the anointing for Sustainability
The anointing is not just about receiving breakthroughs but sustaining them. Many people experience temporary success but struggle to maintain it. The woman at the well in the Bible exemplifies this challenge—she lacked the anointing to get and keep, leading to repeated losses in her relationships.
Key insights on sustainability
- The world does not care where you started; it only values what you can sustain.
- If you cannot sustain a blessing, you will eventually lose it.
- Sustaining every breakthrough prevents you from falling into a cycle of lack and desperation.
- The spirit of “catch and lose” prevents long-term success and progress.
- True wealth is measured not by past glories but by present worth.
- Relationships that should elevate you often fade, while unproductive ones linger.
- Opportunities are valuable only when they are sustained.
Anointing: The yoke breaker
The anointing carries God’s presence to break limitations. Those under the influence of the “catch and lose” spirit often express themselves through statements like:
- “I remember when I used to have.”
- “It’s not your fault; it’s my condition.”
- “If only things were like before.”
What causes people to “catch and lose”
Altars of manipulation: The work of the altar is making people walk in cycles. How do they operate?
- They make you trust the wrong people.
- They push you to make costly mistakes where youy should be helped
- They send the spirit of hatred and rejection to you wherever you go
- The enemy begins to attack your helpers
Breaking the cycle of “catch and lose”
The only solution to breaking free from this pattern is prayer. James 5:13 reminds us that prayer is not optional; it is a command. Through consistent and fervent prayers, one can overcome the forces working against sustainability and step into a life of continual breakthrough.
Conclusion
God’s plan is for His people to catch and sustain, not to catch and lose. By breaking the altars of manipulation and embracing the law of consistency, one can move from temporary victories to lasting success. The key to sustained breakthroughs is found in the power of prayer and the wisdom to manage resources effectively. With God’s help, we can transition from unstable success to a life of continuous progress.
Prayer – My father my father, the spirit of catch and lose in operation in my life, as I pray now I put a permanent end to you.