Developing a Kingdom Mind-Set: Learning to Think Like Our King

By Lou Jean Turner

In the natural world, the process of appropriating a place for ones own use involves planning, organization, and strategies for implementation. Getting to know the people, language, and culture is a valuable asset for effective communication. Possibly the greatest need in succeeding is the provision of a leader to act or speak on behalf of the new government. A person who is knowledgeable of the government and loyal to its king would be an ideal candidate. The key here seems to be an acknowledgment of and commitment to the process.

We first see the process of colonization as Gods choice to make earth an extension of heaventhe place created for Him. God is a spirit, and therefore, we understand that He lives in a spiritual place. It is invisible. The extension, however, is visible. It is a garden given to His creation, humankind, with instructions.

There is evidence that socialization, education, empowerment, and complementary relationships are parts of the preparation process of those who are made representatives of heavens government. Gods design for teaching humankind to think like He thinks is the perfect blue-print.

It seems that as believers, children of God, and kingdom citizens, we have not completed the process. We must move from being believers to kingdom representatives. We must learn to think like our King, which will be reflected in our behavior. Having developed a kingdom mind-set, we must then help other believers experience the process.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 16, 2018
• ISBN: 9781973622871

Lou Jean Turner

Lou Jean Turner accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior when she was fourteen years old, and her anointing for teaching was prophesied at that time; after fifty-eight years, God has not changed his mind. Dr. Turner is associate minister of the Immanuel Family Worship Center in Jacksonville, Arkansas, under the leadership of Bishop Ricky Allen. Also a professor at Global Impact Bible College in Sherwood, Arkansas, Dr. Turner has been featured on Empowering Keys for Kingdom Living with Dr. Brenda Jefferson.

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To kingdom citizens everywhere.

In Memory Of

My parents, Mr. Lewis Williams and Mrs. Charlie Mae Roaf-Williams. They were the right parents for me. I always knew they loved me. They were the greatest encouragers and validated my worth at all times.

The grandparents I was blessed to know, Mr. Link Williams and Mrs. Lena Murphy-Williams. They treated me like royalty, as grandparents often do.

My grandfather, Mr. Charlie Roaf.

The grandmother I didn’t know, Mrs. Isabella Copeland-Roaf.

My friend and mother figure, Mrs. Laura B. McKnight.

My friend and mother figure, Mrs. Vera Williams.

My friend and mother figure, Mrs. Sallie D. McKinzy.

My friend and mother figure Mrs. Shirley Wilson.

The team of adults at Coleman High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, who functioned as teachers, disciplinarians, mentors, and life coaches and made sure we did not self-destruct on their watch.

My parents-in-law, Mr. James Walker and Mrs. Estelle Turner-Walker. They welcomed me into the family with love and respect.

Congratulations! You have embarked on a journey with a predetermined destination. This journey requires you to sort the pieces of knowledge you have acquired, which are related to the kingdom of God. It is a destination that requires assembly. Be ready to experience a shift in your understanding. Be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1     God’s Example

Chapter 2     The Process

Chapter 3     Kingdom Socialization

Chapter 4     Kingdom Education

Chapter 5     Kingdom Relational Constellation

Chapter 6     Kingdom Cultural Conditioning

Chapter 7     The Prayer of Salvation

Chapter 8     Let Us Pray

References

For Further Reading

About the Author

Foreword

Dr. Brenda Jefferson

The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and His Messiah. He will reign forever (Revelation 11:15) will be echoed through the world, as believers—kingdom citizens—apply the principles and implement the strategies from Developing a Kingdom Mind-Set.

Dr. Lou Turner, in this master’s piece, meticulously and methodically lays out step-by-step, line by line, and precept upon precept the path that causes a paradigm shift in our thinking, which results in kingdom expansion.

Understanding Jesus’s first message, Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand,(Matthew 4:17) is key to successfully developing a kingdom mind-set. When Jesus entered the world, He fully understood the necessity of humankind needing to change its way of thinking—implementing colonization. Colonization occurs when a ruler determines to expand his kingdom or territory with his will or desires.

Colonization begins with Romans 12:2: Be not conformed to this world, but first be transformed by the renewing of your mind. When the mind is renewed, transformation is inevitable. For kingdom expansion to occur, believers—kingdom citizens—must have the mind of Christ (see Philippians 2:5).

In this master’s piece, you will be introduced to terms such as kingdom expansion, socialization, education, relational constellation, colonization, culture, and ambassador. All are essential to understanding, implementing, and developing a kingdom mind-set.

Dr. Turner has been given keys to the kingdom because she had a revelation from God that Jesus is the Christ. As a result of possessing those keys, she has been given the authority and power to loose the spirit of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, as it relates to kingdom expansion and binding the forces that attempt to hinder kingdom expansion.

Dr. Turner has been chosen by God to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of God and therefore has been empowered by God to unveil them to kingdom citizens. As you embark on this predestined journey, prepare to be awakened, to arise, to move into action for the kingdom’s expansion, and to experience heaven on earth.

Preface

God blessed me with an opportunity to teach at Global Impact Bible College. I joined other believers to teach kingdom principles. The Bible served as our primary and foundational word for teaching. The Holy Spirit seemed to show His approval by spiritually downloading more and more understanding.

The more I tasted the Word of God, the greater my desire became. God’s people were blessed. They were glad they were learning about the kingdom. The supplemental teaching texts that inspired me most were a series of texts on the kingdom of God written by Dr. Myles Munroe.

Soon I was encouraged by Apostle Brenda Jefferson as well as Prophetess Avis Wilson to write about a kingdom mind-set. They prophesied that books would increasingly come from me and began to speak birth to this book. My pastor, Bishop Allen, began to share his tips for capturing divine thoughts. Bishop Allen, Apostle Brenda, and Prophetess Avis Wilson were working together with God, and He granted the increase.

God began to stir up a desire in me to teach others how to develop a kingdom mind-set. He gave me a place in kingdom teaching. You see, once we know what’s needed now, we should enter that place in the kingdom where we understand the process that is required.

Others have addressed the kingdom from various perspectives. I believe strongly that God has given me the task of addressing the fundamentals for the development of a kingdom mind-set.

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