Living Empowered | Beyond the Veil

BEYOND THE VEIL
Living Empowered

The physical world is temporary.

The spiritual world is eternal.

There is more happening than what we can see. There is an unseen realm that is real, active, and all around us.

2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV) 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

Soul Tattoo: I live empowered when I stay surrendered, close doors, and stand in authority.

3 STEPS TO LIVING EMPOWERED:

1.) Surrender to God.

James 4:7 (ESV) 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Romans 12:1 (ESV) 1I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Authority begins with surrender.

The more you are under God’s authority, the more you walk in His authority.

Soul Tattoo: I live empowered when I stay surrendered, close doors, and stand in authority.

2.) Close any open doors.

Ephesians 4:27 (ESV) 27Give no opportunity to the devil.

Ephesians 4:27 (NIV) 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.

2 Corinthians 2:10–11 (NIV) 10 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven, if there was anything to forgive, I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

Sometimes the issue isn’t a lack of authority, it’s access we’ve allowed.

Open doors can look like:

What we allow, we empower.

You can’t ask God to remove what you’re still allowing.

Soul Tattoo: I live empowered when I stay surrendered, close doors, and stand in authority.

3.) Confront the enemy.

James 4:7b (ESV) 7Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Luke 10:19 (ESV) 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

Matthew 4:10 (ESV) 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.”

We are not called to:

We are called to stand and resist.

You don’t have to tolerate what Jesus has already defeated.

3 WALK-AWAY TRUTHS:

Stay surrendered daily.

This is not a one-time moment, it’s a lifestyle.

Luke 9:23 (ESV) 23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.

Daily surrender leads to daily strength.

Stay spiritually clean and aware.

Keep short accounts with God.

1 John 1:9 (ESV) 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Freedom flows where doors are closed.

Stay bold in your authority.

Speak truth, pray boldly, stand firm.

Ephesians 6:13 (NIV) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

You don’t fight for victory, you fight from it.

Soul Tattoo: I live empowered when I stay surrendered, close doors, and stand in authority.

DAILY RHYTHM: Living Empowered

Morning – Surrender & Align (3-5 Minutes)

Before you check your phone, before you step into your day…

Surrender your life to God.

Simple Prayer:
Lord, today I surrender my life to You. My thoughts, my words, my decisions, I place them under Your authority. Lead me and guide me today.

James 4:7 (NIV) 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Start your day under God’s authority.

Midday – Check & Close Doors (1–2 minutes)

Somewhere in the middle of your day, pause.

Ask: Is anything off?

Quick Check Prayer:
Holy Spirit, show me anything in my heart tthat doesn’t belong, attitudes, thoughts, or actions.

Ephesians 4:27 – “Give no opportunity to the devil.”

Action:

Don’t carry all day what God wants to clean up now.

Evening – Stand & Declare (2–3 minutes)

Before you end your day, stand in your authority.

Declaration Prayer:
In the name of Jesus, I stand in the authority You’ve given me. I reject fear, lies, and anything not from You. I cover my life and my family in Your truth and peace. Thank You that You are with me and that You are in control.

Luke 10:19 “I have given you authority…”

End your day reminding the enemy who you belong to.

Soul Tattoo: I live empowered when I stay surrendered, close doors, and stand in authority.