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Dufresne Ministries Podcast

Episode: Answer Your Needs, Part Two | Nancy Dufresne | Jesus the Healer Broadcast
Date: June 11, 2020
Host: Pastor Nancy Dufresne

Episode Overview

In this episode, Pastor Nancy Dufresne expounds on the theme of “answering your needs” through the lens of faith, inheritance in Christ, and the necessity of speaking God’s Word to your circumstances. She reaffirms that God’s promises are permanent, and Christians must respond to every challenge by vocalizing what God has said, rather than being passive or swayed by time, circumstance, or opposition. The message is rich with personal stories, biblical insights, and practical instruction on faith’s role in the believer's everyday life.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Your Inheritance is Forever

• Scripture Basis: Psalm 37:18 – "The Lord knows the days of the upright, and their inheritance shall be forever."
• Nancy emphasizes that believers' inheritance from God is eternal and unchangeable, regardless of outward circumstances.

“Your inheritance is unchanging and it’s unaffected and does not fluctuate by the times.”
(Nancy Dufresne, 02:30)

• You must hold fast to what God has declared over your life, using faith to lay claim to promises that have yet to manifest.

2. The Importance of Speaking—Let the Redeemed Say So

• Refers to Psalm 107:2 and highlights the necessity for believers to verbalize what God has said.

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so...Let the redeemed of the Lord say what God says.”
(Nancy Dufresne, 06:00)

• God’s Word over you isn’t enough—your agreement, expressed verbally, is required.
• Not every Christian’s life displays their full inheritance because not everyone answers their needs according to God’s Word.

3. Personal Testimony: Miracles Don’t Calculate

• Nancy shares the story of being promised Sister Amy Siba McPherson’s vacation home. At the time, finances seemed impossible, but God told her, “All the money will be there. And I'm going to work a miracle for you.” (09:00)
• She explains, “You don’t want to live your life based on a calculator. Because miracles don’t calculate.” (09:45)
• Miracles and God’s provision defy logical explanation—they require faith and trust in God’s guidance.

4. Answering Needs and Following the Spirit’s Leading

• It’s not enough to simply desire or need something—you must know what God has said and follow the Holy Spirit’s personal leading in your life.

“Faith only works when you know what the Spirit said.”
(Nancy Dufresne, 13:25)

• The Bible gives general guidance, but for specifics (who to marry, where to live), rely on the Spirit’s peace, not just a voice or feeling.
• The Holy Spirit leads by peace in your spirit, even when your mind is troubled.

5. Faith and Patience: Not Changing Course Because of Time

• Nancy draws parallels between waiting for God’s promises and taking a cross-country journey. Just because progress feels slow doesn’t mean you’re off track.

“If I know in my heart that I’m following what the Spirit said to me, I don’t care how long it takes.”
(Nancy Dufresne, 23:25)

• Jesus waited 30 years before starting his earthly ministry; patience is part of receiving your inheritance.
• Evaluate if you’re truly following God, but don’t equate delay with being on the wrong path.

6. Testimony: The Journey to a Promised Home

• Nancy recounts a powerful story about acquiring a new home—a process spanning eight years from when God first spoke to its fulfillment.

Key Moments:

• Jesus confirmed which house was theirs.
• A competing full-price offer threatened their claim. Nancy resisted strife and stood on what she heard from God.
• She was shown (in prayer) that the seller would ultimately accept their offer, even though circumstances and others' opinions said otherwise.
• For 58 days, Nancy “answered the need” daily with what God had said, refusing doubt no matter the pressure.

“When the Holy Ghost points to something, it doesn’t matter what other men point to.”
(Nancy Dufresne, 49:00)

The Faithful Confession:

• Throughout the waiting period, she continually declared, “It’s coming to me.” (Nancy Dufresne, 52:30)
• Even when escrow appeared lost, she maintained her faith-filled confession.

7. The Principle: Faith is a Lifestyle, Not a Moment

• Speaking God’s Word to needs is an ongoing practice, not a one-time action.
• Your victory and enjoyment of inheritance rely on consistent, faith-filled speaking—no matter how long it takes or what circumstances suggest.

“Faith is a lifestyle. It’s not a moment.”
(Nancy Dufresne, 56:00)

• Complaining indicates you’re not answering your needs right; speaking the Word fortifies you spiritually.
• “Lay the pressure on the Word—quit trying to fulfill it yourself.” (Nancy Dufresne, 01:01:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the permanence of God’s promises:
  “My inheritance is forever. It is forever. And when evil days show up and wrong things show up, you have to talk to those wrong things and say, my inheritance is for you this evil day.”
  (03:10)

• On faith and patience:
  “If you do the same thing and it’s not working, evaluate that. But just because something’s taking time doesn’t mean it’s the wrong road.”
  (21:00)

• On following the Holy Spirit:
  “Don’t make a move until the Spirit of God has made it clear what you should do... The Holy Spirit leads by peace.”
  (15:10)

• On the pressure to ‘make things happen’:
  “It’s not my job to bring it to pass. My job is to say to the need what God said.”
  (41:30)

• On perseverance during testing:
  “If you’re tired of what you’re facing, you’re not answering right. Every time you put the word in your mouth, it charges you up to keep going.”
  (01:02:20)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:45 — Introduction to inheritance and Psalms 37:18.
• 05:10 — “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so”—the necessity of speaking.
• 09:00 — Personal testimony: the promise of a home and “calculating” miracles.
• 13:00 — Faith requires Holy Spirit’s leading; learning to follow peace.
• 21:00 — If something is taking time, it doesn't mean you’re on the wrong road.
• 32:30 — Waiting on a promised house for eight years: personal story begins.
• 42:15 — Details of the escrow battle, opposition, and persevering faith.
• 56:00 — Faith as a lifestyle; continuously answering needs with God’s Word.
• 01:01:15 — Conclusion: “Lay the pressure on the Word.”

Summary & Takeaways

Pastor Nancy Dufresne passionately reminds listeners that God’s promises are unchanging and eternal—your inheritance is already established. She unpacks the practical necessity of answering every need, opposition, or delay with what God has spoken over you, and she urges believers to maintain a “lifestyle of faith.” Her stories of waiting, perseverance, and supernatural outcomes illustrate that the path to inheritance is walked daily, with unwavering trust in God’s Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Actionable Principle:
“Speak to your need what God said. Don’t let time, doubt, or circumstances talk you out of what’s already yours. Lay the pressure on the Word—and keep your faith in your mouth.”