The Living Water's Ministry

06/17/2026

"Where did this audacious faith come from? It came from an understanding of covenant with God, and an unshakable confidence in His faithfulness...
The Hebrew word “dwell” in this verse is significant; yashab implies permanent residency, living in God’s presence.(1) When we do so, our minds become insulated from the panic our problems can bring. There in the secret place, David said he could “behold” God. When we behold Him, the enemy loses his ability to intimidate us. Giants look like grasshoppers up against the majesty of God."

Click to watch the full 15 minute message by Dutch Sheets:

06/16/2026

When we know what God’s will is, from His Word and by His Spirit, we can then say what He says. Remember, that’s how God dealt with the chaos in Genesis: He thought, then He spoke. When He speaks, His words have creative power. Why? Because HE AND HIS WORD ARE ONE! “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). His words are filled with unlimited power because they flow from the very essence of who He is, releasing His breath, life, nature, and power (also see John 6:63). - Dutch Sheets

05/29/2026

" Instead fully immerse yourselves into the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, and don’t waste even a moment’s thought on your former identity to awaken its selfish desires."
Romans 13:14 TPT

To live like this is all the more urgent, for time is running out and you know it is a strategic hour in human history. It is time for us to wake up! For our full salvation is nearer now than when we

05/25/2026

Revelation: our flesh does not want to do the hard thing, whatever that might be. But our spirit is able, due to God’s grace. Following the easy way conditions our thinking to the broad gate. Which clearly our path, we are called to, is the more difficult narrow path.

Matthew 7:13-14 TPT
[13] Enter through the narrow gate because the wide gate and broad path is the way that leads to destruction—nearly everyone chooses that crowded road! [14] The narrow gate and the difficult way leads to eternal life—so few even find it!”

What might you be avoiding that seems hard that Holy Spirit has called you to do?! What is stopping you, fear, lack, or complacency? Sit with the Lord today and confess to Him what is stopping you and ask for His grace to take the first step towards that task. Then do it. God's best may not be easy for our flesh, but it will always reap an eternal reward.

05/22/2026

https://www.livingwatersministryga.com/post/when-the-body-attacks-itself-rediscovering-unity-healing-and-christ-centered-function-in-the-body

What if some of the struggles we see in the Body of Christ are symptoms of a body needing healing rather than more division?

Paul’s body analogy is used to explore dysfunction, unity, honor, servant leadership, and Jesus’ invitation for His people to return to healthy, Christ-centered function.

Not condemnation. Healing, hope, and restoration.

What if some of the frustration, exhaustion, division, hurt, and dysfunction we experience in churches, ministries, leadership teams, and Christian relationships is not simply “people problems,” but symptoms of a body struggling to function in healthy unity? What if Paul’s analogy of the Body ...

05/21/2026

Dear One,

Let the inner movement of your heart always be to love one another, and never play the role of an actor wearing a mask. Despise evil and embrace everything that is good and virtuous.
Be devoted to tenderly loving your fellow believers as members of one family. Try to outdo yourselves in respect and honor of one another. Romans 12:9-10 TPT

05/19/2026

Prayer & Decree for Protection, Health, and Peace

Father, in the name of Jesus, You are my refuge, my fortress, and my healer.

“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” — Psalm 91:1

I place myself, my family, and my home under Your covering. Let no plague, sickness, or evil assignment come near our dwelling.

“No evil shall befall you, nor shall any plague come near your dwelling.” — Psalm 91:10

Lord, You declared Yourself as Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

“I am the Lord who heals you.” — Exodus 15:26

Strengthen our bodies, renew our minds, and bring restoration where there is weakness, exhaustion, pain, or disease. I renounce fear, anxiety, and every report that exalts itself above Your truth. I choose faith, peace, and agreement with Your Word.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7

I declare that by the finished work of Jesus, healing, peace, and hope are available through Him.

“By His stripes we are healed.” — Isaiah 53:5

Father, give us wisdom in how we care for our bodies, steward our health, and walk in daily obedience.

I decree: God is my refuge and protection.
Fear will not govern my mind or my home.
My household is covered by the peace of Christ. The Lord gives wisdom, discernment, and strength. Healing, restoration, and life flow where they are needed. No weapon formed against us will prosper.

“No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” — Isaiah 54:17

Lord, let Your presence fill our homes with peace, health, wisdom, and Your goodness.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” — 3 John 1:2

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

05/06/2026

Leadership is not truly tested when everyone agrees with you. It is tested when conflict, misunderstanding, unmet expectations, and tension arise within the people you are called to lead.

How do biblical leaders handle followers who seem resistant, non-compliant, emotionally reactive, or rebellious? How do you lead without becoming controlling, offended, passive, or emotionally exhausted yourself?

In this new article, I dive into:
• The biblical model of shepherd leadership
• How Jesus, David, Moses, and Paul handled conflict
• The difference between immaturity and true rebellion
• How to lead from peace instead of emotional reaction
• Setting healthy boundaries without losing compassion
• Training, communication, and creating healthy culture
• How to stay aligned with God’s heart while leading difficult situations

This article also integrates principles from Ken Sande’s book The Peacemaker along with biblical leadership and Kingdom alignment.

If you are leading a home, ministry, team, classroom, business, or church, this message is for you.

“Shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them with skillful hands.” — Psalm 78:72

https://www.livingwatersministryga.com/post/shepherding-through-conflict-a-biblical-approach-to-leading-difficult-followers

04/06/2026

https://www.livingwatersministryga.com/post/the-break-in-covenant

New Blog Post: Most people understand sin as “missing the mark,” but few stop to ask what that actually means within the framework of Scripture. What if sin is not just about behavior, but about covenant—about alignment, authority, and position before God? This article walks through how we were born into sin through Adam, how Jesus fully satisfied its legal consequence, and what it truly means to live in covenant with God today. If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, struggle, or freedom in Christ, this will challenge and deepen your understanding.

To understand sin, we have to understand covenant, because covenant is how God governs relationships, authority, and alignment.

03/27/2026

To be planted in God’s house means you are positioned within His presence, authority, and covenant system, where your stability, identity, and fruitfulness are sustained by His faithful love. In that place, God Himself becomes your refuge—not as an escape from opposition, but as the governing reality that overrides it. Therefore, regardless of external systems, pressures, or injustice, the one who is rooted in God remains unshaken, fruitful, and aligned with Heaven’s agenda, because their life is sustained by covenant rather than circumstance.

Psalms 52:7-9 TPT
“See what happens to those great in their own eyes who don’t trust in the Most High to save them! Look how they trusted only in their wealth and made their living from wickedness.” But I am like a flourishing olive tree, anointed in the house of God. I trust in the unending love of God; his passion toward me is forever and ever. Because it is finished, I will praise you forever and give you thanks. Before all your godly lovers I will proclaim your beautiful name!