{"id":48162,"date":"2026-03-06T19:23:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leondupreez.com\/?p=48162"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:23:23","slug":"10-blessings-that-are-already-yours-stop-asking-start-taking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leondupreez.com\/partner\/articles\/10-blessings-that-are-already-yours-stop-asking-start-taking\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Blessings That Are Already Yours (Stop Asking, Start Taking)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many believers spend their spiritual lives in a state of perpetual &#8220;waiting.&#8221; They are waiting for God to move, waiting for a breakthrough, or waiting for a specific blessing to fall from the sky. This &#8220;waiting room&#8221; theology is a symptom of an Old Covenant mindset that views God\u2019s favor as something yet to be earned or released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reality of the New Covenant is radically different. Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV) declares that God <strong>&#8220;has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.&#8221;<\/strong> Notice the tense: it is past tense. The blessing is not coming; it has already arrived. To reign in life, you must stop asking God for what He has already given and start taking ownership of your inheritance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Total Forgiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to ask God to forgive you for your mistakes. In Christ, you have &#8220;redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins&#8221; (Ephesians 1:7). Your debt was settled 2,000 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop begging for mercy and start thanking Him for the cleansing that is already yours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Perfect Righteousness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Righteousness is not a goal; it is a gift. You are currently the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop trying to &#8220;get right&#8221; with God. Acknowledge that you are already perfected in your spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Divine Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Finished Work included your physical body. 1 Peter 2:24 says that by His stripes, you <strong>were<\/strong> healed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop asking God to heal you. Start decreeing that healing is your legal property and command sickness to leave your territory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Abundant Provision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lack is a part of the curse that Jesus broke. He became poor so that you might be rich (2 Corinthians 8:9).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop praying for &#8220;rent money&#8221; like an orphan. Command the resources of the Kingdom to manifest in your life as a joint-heir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Constant Peace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus didn&#8217;t leave you a &#8220;suggestion&#8221; of peace; He left you <strong>His<\/strong> peace. It is an internal supply that is independent of the world\u2019s chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop asking for peace and start releasing the peace that already dwells in your spirit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Victory Over Sin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sin shall not have dominion over you because you are under Grace. You have been given a new nature that is incompatible with the &#8220;ministry of death.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop struggling with the &#8220;old man.&#8221; Reckon yourself dead to sin and alive to God.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Direct Access to the Father<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The veil is torn. You are a son with a permanent &#8220;all-access&#8221; pass to the throne of grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop acting like a servant in the outer court. Walk into the Holy of Holies with total boldness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Mind of Christ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are not confused or lacking wisdom. You have the Spirit of Truth living inside you to guide you into all reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop saying &#8220;I don&#8217;t know what to do.&#8221; Decree that you have the mind of Christ and divine insight for every situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Authority Over the Enemy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus stripped principalities and powers of their authority. He gave you the &#8220;keys&#8221; to the Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop asking God to &#8220;rebuke the devil&#8221; for you. You are the ruler; you do the rebuking in the Name of Jesus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. The Abiding Presence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You never have to &#8220;invite&#8221; the Holy Spirit to show up. He promised never to leave you or forsake you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Shift:<\/strong> Stop trying to &#8220;feel&#8221; His presence to know He is there. Rest in the fact that you are one spirit with the Lord.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transition from a &#8220;beggar&#8221; to a &#8220;ruler&#8221; happens the moment you realize that the supply has already been released. God is not holding out on you; He is waiting for you to realize that everything He has is yours. Stop asking for a &#8220;breakthrough&#8221; and start breaking through the lies of lack and performance. You are a son, an heir, and a king. It is time to stop asking for crumbs and start taking your seat at the table of the abundance of grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If these are mine, why don&#8217;t I see them in my life?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blessings are released in the spirit but must be &#8220;possessed&#8221; in the natural through faith and the decree. A king\u2019s decree is what moves the inheritance from the &#8220;heavenly places&#8221; into your physical experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is it &#8220;greedy&#8221; to take these blessings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, it is an act of worship. When you take what Jesus died to give you, you are honoring His sacrifice. Leaving the blessings &#8220;on the shelf&#8221; is actually an insult to the Spirit of Grace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I have to be &#8220;perfect&#8221; to take them?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are already perfected in Christ. The blessings are not a reward for your behavior; they are an inheritance for your sonship. Your &#8220;qualification&#8221; is the Blood, not your toiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I &#8220;start taking&#8221;?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By changing your language. Instead of &#8220;Lord, please bless me,&#8221; say &#8220;Father, I thank You that I am already blessed with every spiritual blessing. I release that blessing into my situation right now!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This article is part of a series answering difficult questions about grace and the New Covenant.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many believers spend their spiritual lives in a state of perpetual &#8220;waiting.&#8221; They are waiting for God to move, waiting for a breakthrough, or waiting for a specific blessing to fall from the sky. 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