There was a time in my dad’s army career that he had to go through a language school course in
California. The course teaches a foreign language and culture through total immersion. It was all he
focused on in a classroom because he needed to learn everything about the language and speak it
fluently, in that short period of time.
Total Immersion. That concept is pretty powerful because it implies that if you immerse yourself in
something, you will master it to the point of proficiency. Sort of like when I went through six weeks of
basic training in the Air Force. In six weeks, all I focused on was the Air Force – their language and
culture. Six weeks of being trained how to think, act, dress, and live.
At the end of six weeks, I was proficient in my understanding of Air Force policy and procedures,
chain of command, and ironing a shirt a certain way and folding my underwear in a way so as to
maximize drawer space. Yeah, I know – what that last had to do with anything was beyond me then
(smile). I just know that I still iron, place items in size order and fold that way to this day, 30 years later,
out of that deeply ingrained habit. That is how powerful six weeks of immersion can be.
In six weeks, the Air Force took my way of thinking and doing things, immersed me in their training,
and that very training pushed out everything I used to do and think, and replaced it with what they
wanted me to do. They trained me to think the Air Force way and I became proficient in that way of
thinking.
It is also like a teabag. If you do not take a teabag and immerse it in hot water, it will not release its
flavor. You have to immerse it totally to receive a delicious cup of tea.
So by now you’re wondering what this has to do with God, right? Ah, grasshopper, have patience! All
will become clear.
If you are facing something difficult today – your family is falling apart, you need a healing in your body
or your finances scream more lack than abundance – guess what it is time to for? Total Immersion.
As long as we continue to think OUR way, we won’t be proficient in thinking God’s way. As long as
we continue to focus on what we hear, see or feel – lack, sickness or relationship problems – we won’
t be focused on God’s way which is provision, healing and wholeness in every area of life.
When your symptoms talk louder than the Word of God, it is time to Totally Immerse yourself in His
Word in the area of healing. When your lack speaks louder than the Word of God, it is time to Totally
Immerse yourself in His Word in the area of provision. Relationship problems? Total Immersion!
Get into the Bible with a concordance and dig out specific scriptures for what you are facing. Get
faith-based teaching CDs and listen to them over and over. Download teaching to your IPod or MP3
player and listen while you’re exercising. Get faith-based books on the topic you are studying. Totally
Immerse yourself in the Word of God
And if you say to yourself, “I don’t have time to do that” think of it this way: You have more time to
focus on your problem than you do the solution? How dumb is that?
You have no excuse for failure in your life – if you need more faith in any area – if you need more
answers than questions – if you need help now – Totally Immerse yourself in His Word. I guarantee
you it will change your thinking and way of doing things, and then your life!
You can get powerful teaching on every topic you can think of right here from my pastor,
free: http://www.flcbranson.org/freedownloads.php. If you will call the office (417) 334-
9233, they will send you the series or CD you want, free.
Inspiration Copyright © 2010 Nan C Loyd
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
California. The course teaches a foreign language and culture through total immersion. It was all he
focused on in a classroom because he needed to learn everything about the language and speak it
fluently, in that short period of time.
Total Immersion. That concept is pretty powerful because it implies that if you immerse yourself in
something, you will master it to the point of proficiency. Sort of like when I went through six weeks of
basic training in the Air Force. In six weeks, all I focused on was the Air Force – their language and
culture. Six weeks of being trained how to think, act, dress, and live.
At the end of six weeks, I was proficient in my understanding of Air Force policy and procedures,
chain of command, and ironing a shirt a certain way and folding my underwear in a way so as to
maximize drawer space. Yeah, I know – what that last had to do with anything was beyond me then
(smile). I just know that I still iron, place items in size order and fold that way to this day, 30 years later,
out of that deeply ingrained habit. That is how powerful six weeks of immersion can be.
In six weeks, the Air Force took my way of thinking and doing things, immersed me in their training,
and that very training pushed out everything I used to do and think, and replaced it with what they
wanted me to do. They trained me to think the Air Force way and I became proficient in that way of
thinking.
It is also like a teabag. If you do not take a teabag and immerse it in hot water, it will not release its
flavor. You have to immerse it totally to receive a delicious cup of tea.
So by now you’re wondering what this has to do with God, right? Ah, grasshopper, have patience! All
will become clear.
If you are facing something difficult today – your family is falling apart, you need a healing in your body
or your finances scream more lack than abundance – guess what it is time to for? Total Immersion.
As long as we continue to think OUR way, we won’t be proficient in thinking God’s way. As long as
we continue to focus on what we hear, see or feel – lack, sickness or relationship problems – we won’
t be focused on God’s way which is provision, healing and wholeness in every area of life.
When your symptoms talk louder than the Word of God, it is time to Totally Immerse yourself in His
Word in the area of healing. When your lack speaks louder than the Word of God, it is time to Totally
Immerse yourself in His Word in the area of provision. Relationship problems? Total Immersion!
Get into the Bible with a concordance and dig out specific scriptures for what you are facing. Get
faith-based teaching CDs and listen to them over and over. Download teaching to your IPod or MP3
player and listen while you’re exercising. Get faith-based books on the topic you are studying. Totally
Immerse yourself in the Word of God
And if you say to yourself, “I don’t have time to do that” think of it this way: You have more time to
focus on your problem than you do the solution? How dumb is that?
You have no excuse for failure in your life – if you need more faith in any area – if you need more
answers than questions – if you need help now – Totally Immerse yourself in His Word. I guarantee
you it will change your thinking and way of doing things, and then your life!
You can get powerful teaching on every topic you can think of right here from my pastor,
free: http://www.flcbranson.org/freedownloads.php. If you will call the office (417) 334-
9233, they will send you the series or CD you want, free.
Inspiration Copyright © 2010 Nan C Loyd
All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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