Winning at the Waiting Game: How God Built Me to Last

By Tracy L. De Volt

Waiting is something that every person must do. Especially those of us fueled with hope of a great outcome in life. Most people know little to nothing at all about how to wait. Though everyone must do it, most do not know how. Additionally, many do not know that there are principles on how to wait in the Word of God.
This book is taken from the living pages of the life of Tracy L. De Volt. A former drug and alcohol abuser who had submitted her life to the principles of Winning at the Waiting Game. Our greatest hope is that you will read them, apply them and WIN in life, business and ministry!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jul 8, 2014
• ISBN: 9781491862148

Tracy L. De Volt

Tracy L. De Volt is a vanguard for the underdog. Tracy received Christ at the age of seventeen. After struggling for three additional years with drug and alcohol addiction, she was completely set free by simply reading and praying daily the Word of God. The power of God’s Word to renew the mind and destroy yokes is her testimony and life’s conviction. Tracy is a graduate of Rhema Bible College and Oklahoma Wesleyan University in OK. She serves as organizing Pastor for Lighthouse Worship Center Churches, Inc. She is CEO/President for Eternal Light Ministries, Inc., as well as, Tracy De Volt Ministries all located in Aurora, IL. Her message is the Message of Light that will bring not only the Church, but also a darkened-hopeless world, into the knowledge of the true nature of God. Tracy has ministered the Word of the Lord since 1990 working with children, youth and adults of all ages. Manifestation/revelation, simplicity and great joyfulness are signature of her ministry. She is currently pursuing her MBA with plans to obtain her doctoral degrees marrying two of her passions - administration within the local church and the study of people. Tracy is an entrepreneur, sought after leadership trainer, teacher, motivational and seminar speaker. Tracy is a native and resident of Aurora, IL. Join Pastor Tracy live at www.LivewithPT.com for inspirational insights that will change your life forever. You can also connect with PT online at twitter.com/tracydevolt or facebook.com/LiveWithPT.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Forwards

Section One: The Wisdom of Waiting

Introduction

Chapter 1   God makes Deals

Chapter 2   Defining Factor of Disappointment

Chapter 3   The Waiting Game: Why must we wait?

Section Two: How to win

Chapter 4   Principle of Rejoicing

Chapter 5   Employing Patience

Chapter 6   The Need for Wisdom

Chapter 7   Believing Prayer

Chapter 8   Serving While Waiting

Section Three: More Strategies for Winning

Chapter 9   Author & Finisher: Faith Food…

Chapter 10 To the Preaching Woman: From my heart to yours

Bibliography

About the Author

Notes

This book is

dedicated to my beloved mother, Mary L. De Volt or Precious, who over 25 years ago gave me a copy of the New Living Bible translation and some much needed advice. Here, take this. Read it every day and pray Tracy. Those acquainted with my mother know these statements are signature of her advice which is simple and straight-forward. Well Mama, I did what you said and I must admit, out of all the things I have learned about succeeding in life, your two easy-to-follow action steps have proven to be the most important ones learned.

Thanks a million Precious! I love you and thank God for you.

Your baby girl,

Tracy

Acknowledgements

A few words of gratitude from the author . . .

With tears in my eyes I pen these experiences, realizations and revelations. In the words of seasoned believers, "God has been good to me". When I say good, I mean breathtaking gracious and incredibly merciful. My friends, I am a trophy of God’s amazing grace and there is no doubt in my mind that I would not be here without His grace and mercy.

Equally, I am amazed at the people God has placed in my life to help me be: period! Though too numerous to mention here, I must give God thanks for my parents (Roy and Mary L. De Volt), my siblings, and life-long friends who never gave up on me even when I did. To my elders, both on earth and in heaven, who poured their souls into me and gave me prophetic as well as practical guidance, I give thanks. To my teachers, mentors and professors who always fueled my faith and desire for knowledge, thank you.

You all, in your respective places, have been my touchable heroes/heroines throughout the various stages of life’s development. Words alone could never