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Matt Sorger will inspire you to harness the potential for your life and experience the rewards of serving Christ. He shows how living in the fruit of the Spirit will make you a conduit for the power of God at work all around us. This book is a must for anyone seeking to maximize their faith and the possibilities of their walk with Christ. —PASTOR MATTHEW BARNETT COFOUNDER OF THE DREAM CENTER IN LOS ANGELES Every so often there is a book that comes along and “grabs you.” Power for Life is one of those books! Matt Sorger is a dynamic, emerging hero in the kingdom of God. In this book he has captured many necessary keys to unlocking what you are called to do, called to be, and, most importantly, knowing how to embrace who you are! This is a book that will help you better understand the wounds and spiritual inheritance in your DNA. Power for Life will help you reconnect to your past so you can be connected to your future! —CHUCK D. PIERCE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL SPHERES, INC. PRESIDENT, GLORY OF ZION INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES, INC. Power for Life hits the mark for one of the most important and critical messages for this prophetic hour. There are few in Matt’s generation who are able to articulate the depth of the marriage of intimacy, character, and power that he has been able to convey in his book. I am changed and renewed in my personal walk of faith through reading these pages. Every believer should read it and be transformed! —CINDY JACOBS GENERALS INTERNATIONAL Matt Sorger’s book Power for Life offers both spiritual and practical advice on living the way Jesus intended: in the fullness of His love and in the fullness of His power. Matt shows that the only way to abundant fruit and a power-filled life is through a lifestyle of intimacy and prayer. It is in this place that we discover our true identity as sons and daughters of God. Simply abiding in the Father’s embrace will empower our lives beyond measure, because love never fails. To echo Matt’s own words, it is the one thing that has a 100 percent success rate. The wonderful testimonies in this book will richly inspire your faith and leave you hungering for more of God’s presence. I highly recommend Matt’s book to all who are desperate to see the kingdom of God released in fullness, here on earth, as it is in heaven. Matt carries the presence and passion of God in a beautiful way, and this is clearly reflected in the pages of his book. —HEIDI BAKER, PHD FOUNDING DIRECTOR, IRIS MINISTRIES Do you want to make an impact with your life for Jesus Christ? Do you need more of the power of God to accomplish your dreams? Then look no further. Matt Sorger is a modern-day revivalist crying in the wilderness that hope is on the way. Yes, you can leave an impact in your sphere of influence and accomplish your very dreams. Be equipped by scriptural truths combined with inspiring testimonies from my dear friend and partner advancing the kingdom of God. Receive power for your life! —JAMES W. GOLL ENCOUNTERS NETWORK, PRAYER STORM, COMPASSION ACTS Matt Sorger is one of the young promising evangelists for integrity and power. His book Power for Life reveals both of these emphases—integrity and power. The book is balanced. This is not charismania. I believe Matt teaches how to enter into the more. I am sure you will be blessed by reading and studying this book. —RANDY CLARK FOUNDER OF THE APOSTOLIC NETWORK OF GLOBAL AWAKENING The world is in desperate need of heroes. My dear friend Matt Sorger has provided you with a road map of the birth, growth, development, and release of the hero within you for the day in which you and I are living. His signposts are clear and scriptural, his intention is exceptional, his passion is admirable, and his promise to you is transferrable by the same Spirit that is working in him that has worked in all heroes of God in past generations. Power for Life will unleash God’s greatness in you and through you and cause you to respond to a call that is issuing from His heart in this hour for those whose lives are clearly marked by God’s presence! Thanks, Matt, for taking the time to pen these words; may they go deep into the hearts of the ageless generation that will be led by the Spirit to read them, apply them, and experience the fruit of them in this hour! —DR. MARK CHIRONNA THE MASTER’S TOUCH INTERNATIONAL CHURCH MARK CHIRONNA MINISTRIES Matt Sorger is one of my favorite ministers! He is dedicated, passionate, and full of integrity. His book Power for Life is written from his own life experiences and study in the Word of God and is loaded with fresh revelation of the Word and practical wisdom to help you walk in the power of God. What Matt pens in this book is authentic and trustworthy—a great book for your library! —PATRICIA KING COFOUNDER, XPMEDIA In Matt’s book Power for Life , you will learn how to connect to the power of God and direct it according to God’s purposes so that you may be used as a conduit of God’s glory. As you become a channel of God’s presence, you will help bring the societal reformation we are believing for. —CHÉ AHN SENIOR PASTOR, HROCK CHURCH PRESIDENT, HARVEST INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY In his book Power for Life , Matt Sorger has presented how to harness and release the power of God in our lives. Its truth will set many free and help you fulfill your destiny. The kingdom of God will be advanced and the church more triumphant when the jewels in this book are applied. It will enhance your life as you discover the power and purpose God intends for you. Everyone needs to read this book and put in to practice its spiritual truths and practical principles. As a result, much more will be accomplished in your life and ministry. —DR. BILL HAMON BISHOP, CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES NETWORK (CIMN) In his book Power for Life , Matt Sorger combines powerful biblical principles with artfully communicated life stories to present a handbook for believers to live lives of victory, vision, and purpose. You will be encouraged as Matt shares much of his own journey toward living the life of an overcomer. This book will inspire you to live stronger and reach higher than you ever have before. —JANE HAMON CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES Matt’s book Power for Life has fresh insights into releasing the wonderful presence of the Holy Spirit in strategic areas of our lives. You have a resource here to not only propel you into God’s supernatural but also to assist others in getting their breakthrough. I am grateful for tools like these that help us go from glory to glory. —MAHESH CHAVDA CHAVDA MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL Matt Sorger is a lover of God first, as well as a powerful dynamic minister that the Lord has raised up to demonstrate His glory to this generation. I was privileged to be part of his ordination to ministry and have been impressed at his humility and purity of heart. His new book, Power for Life , will release in you supernatural faith in Almighty God to do the impossible in your life. The dynamic ingredients for miraculous living are in this life-changing book. This is a must-read for the entire body of Christ. I highly recommend it! —BOB WEINER WEINER MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL MOST CHARISMA HOUSE Book Group products are available at special quantity discounts for bulk purchase for sales promotions, premiums, fund-raising, and educational needs. For details, write Charisma House Book Group, 600 Rinehart Road, Lake Mary, Florida 32746, or telephone (407) 333-0600. POWER FOR LIFE by Matt Sorger Published by Charisma House Charisma Media/Charisma House Book Group 600 Rinehart Road Lake Mary, Florida 32746 www.charismahouse.com This book or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise—without prior written permission of the publisher, except as provided by United States of America copyright law. Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the Amplified Bible. Old Testament copyright © 1965, 1987 by the Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright © 1954, 1958, 1987 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. Scripture quotations marked KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible. Scripture quotations marked NKJV are from the New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright © 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc., publishers. Used by permission. Copyright © 2011 by Matt Sorger All rights reserved Cover design by Justin Evans Design Director: Bill Johnson Visit the author’s website at www.mattsorger.com. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Sorger, Matt. Power for life / Matt Sorger. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ). ISBN 978-1-61638-277-3 (trade paper) – ISBN 978-1-61638-569-9 (e-book) 1. Christian life–Pentecostal authors. 2. Power (Christian theology) I. Title. BV4501.3.S659 2011 248.4’8994–dc23 2011020705 11 12 13 14 15 — 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in the United States of America I dedicate this book to my family. First to my parents, Richard and Veronica Sorger, for their selfless love and sacrifice and for being two of the most amazing people I know. You have taught me how to have faith, how to walk with God, and how to truly love others. Your example has been extraordinary, and I honor you as my parents and celebrate you as my friends. Second, to my brother, Rick Sorger, for being my best friend and for cheering me on in my pursuit of God. Your encouragement and faith have inspired and empowered me to dream bigger and reach further. And to my amazing sister-in-law and nephews, Sabrina, Ricky, and Eric. I love you! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS I WANT TO FIRST thank God for stepping into my life at the age of fourteen. You became my best friend as a teenager, and Your presence has been with me ever since. Thank You for showing me the truth, healing me on the inside, and making me the man of God You called me to be. As long as I have Your presence, I know everything will be OK. Thank You for loving me and empowering me to help others be all You have destined them to be. Thanks and love to my family, staff, ministry team, partners, and intercessors. Without you I could never do what I do for God. You are loved, valued, and highly appreciated! Together we are seeing miracles happen. Special thanks to every leader who has had an impact on my life. You know who you are. Thank you for believing in me and cheering me on. I honor you and thank God for your love and wisdom. Contents FOREWORD INTRODUCTION: FRUIT PRODUCES POWER 1 Don’t Squeeze My Fruit PART I: PLUGGING INTO THE POWER SOURCE 2 The Power of Intimacy Hitting the Saturation Point 3 The Power of Grace Go With the Flow 4 The Power of Truth Show Me the Stuff 5 The Power of Identity Know Who You Really Are 6 The Power of Faith Tear the Roof Off PART II: HARNESSING THE POWER 7 The Power of Integrity Issues of the Heart 8 The Power of Perspective A Bird’s-Eye View 9 The Power of Perseverance Mission Possible 10 The Power of Vision Pulling Your Future Into Your Now PART III: RELEASING THE POWER 11 The Power of Blessing The Favor Factor 12 The Power of Joy