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Carol Rundle / June 13, 2017

How Does the Soul Prosper?

3Jn2 Wellness is not only the name of my business, it’s my mission and ministry. I’m here to help you prosper in your body and in your soul by living in harmony with God’s ways. 3 John 2 is such a fundamental verse. We all know that God’s great desire for us is that we prosper and be in health. So, why is it that sometimes we receive and manifest what God has for us and sometimes we don’t? Have you ever noticed that there’s a condition to manifesting this prosperity and health? Exactly how does the soul prosper?

How Does the Soul Prosper-

Here are two different translations of 3 John 2:

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (KJV)

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. (ESV)

How do we truly manifest God’s prosperity and health? I’ve been told that if you’re not manifesting these things, it’s because of lack of faith or believing on your part, that you must have some doubt or fear. Is that what it says?

Let’s look at the condition in this verse. “Even as your soul prospers.” You can affect your entire life by taking care of one aspect, your soul. Let’s see how your soul and the situations in your life are connected.

Defining Terms

Prosper

The word prosper is the Greek word euodoō, which means to have a prosperous, successful journey. Where does the prosperity and success in this journey come from?

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. (Malachi 3:10)

That’s pretty clear; the blessing comes from the LORD of hosts.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (James 1:17)

Again, very clear. Every good and perfect gift is from the Father of lights.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: (Ephesians 1:3)

It’s very clear that ALL the blessings in life come from God. So, we’re going to define prosperity as “the manifestation of God’s heavenly blessings and provision here on earth.”

Be in Health

The second thing that God desires for us in 3 John 2 is that we “be in health.”

The first use of be in health is in Genesis 43:28 where it’s translated “in good health.” The Hebrew word for that whole phrase is shalowm. Most of you are no doubt familiar with the Hebrew word shalom. It means not only peace (quiet, tranquility, contentment), but also completeness (in number), soundness (in body), welfare (health, prosperity), and friendship. It means to be whole (also called saved). I’ve heard it described as “nothing missing, nothing broken.”

Psalm 42:11 shows us where health comes from. 

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health [yĕshuw`ah, meaning something saved, i.e. (abstractly) deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity:—deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare] of my countenance [paniym, refers to the self], and my God. (Psalm 42:11)

Bullinger’s Companion Bible translates the last part as, “I shall yet praise him, who is the salvation of me, and my God.”

The New International Version (NIV) of this verse is,

Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!

The psalmist is talking to himself when he addresses his soul. He asks and answers his own question (haven’t we all done that?). If you read the previous verses in Psalm 42, you’ll see that he became discouraged by looking at his own (negative) circumstances. He was trying to figure out what to do, so he was asking himself questions to try to resolve his problem. Then, he had a light-bulb moment. He realized that his life is saved, made whole, complete, not by himself but by God.

Soul

First, let’s note the distinction between spirit and soul.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly [all parts of you]; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thessalonians 5:23)

This names three distinct parts of man: spirit, soul, and body.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

The Word of God can separate the thoughts of your soul from the thoughts of your spirit.

Your soul is the part of you that gives life and movement to your body and thoughts to your mind. The heart is the innermost part of the soul.

The spirit is the gift from God when one becomes born again (see Acts 2:38). All humans and animals have soul life. Only those born again (Romans 10:9) have spirit life.

We will look at HOW the soul prospers more closely later on.

Even As

The words even as are one Greek word kathōs, which means “according as, just as, in proportion as, in the degree that, since, seeing that, agreeably to the fact that.” It’s very important that we understand this word.

Have you ever played with a thermometer? Can you separate the thermometer from the temperature? What happens if you take the thermometer out into the sun? The temperature goes up. Can you stop it? Did you do anything to the thermometer itself other than exposing it to the sun? No.

What happens if you take it into the cold? The temperature goes down. Did you take the thermometer apart and manually change it? No.

So, we can say the thermometer’s mercury will move “even as” or according to, the temperature. The temperature affects the thermometer; the thermometer can’t affect or change the temperature.

Everything you are experiencing here on earth is in direct proportion to what you are experiencing in your soul. As your soul prospers… so does your life. If your soul isn’t prospering, then the issues of your life won’t.

Let now compare our souls and our prosperity in life, our blessings, the manifestation of heaven on this earth, to a thermometer. We, our lives, our souls, are the thermometer and God is the temperature. We can only be changed by the impact God is having on our souls.

Thanks to Brent Phillips for the analogy of the thermometer.

How the Soul Prospers

Here are some different translations of Proverbs 4:23.

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (KJV)

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (NLT)

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (NIV)

Your life is built by what is flowing from you, from your heart. What goes into our hearts? Things we see, hear, and think.

Whatever is in your heart is going to build your life. The mind is the filter to your heart. If the mind is filtered in a way contrary to God, you won’t be able to receive God’s word and your life won’t change. Jesus told us to be careful HOW we hear.

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. (Luke 8:16-18)

This refers to the filters through which we take in information. What filter are you using? Are you filtering things through the world’s standards or God’s standards? God’s word should be our filter. There are filters that are at war against us, against our souls.

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; (1 Peter 2:11)

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (1 John 2:16)

This is the source of the world’s filter:

We know… that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. (1 John 5:19 NIV)

The evil one, the devil, controls everything about this world: religion, politics, the education system, the media, etc.

This is part of God’s filter:

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: (Psalm 101:3a)

Looking at, watching, reading, or viewing wicked or evil things affects the soul and whether it prospers. What are you reading in books, newspapers, magazines, online? What are you watching on TV or movies or YouTube? What about video games? You may not think it’s affecting you, but the word of God assures you that it does.

Doing a word study of what God considers to be an abomination is very interesting. Here’s an example.

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:16-19)

How many of these things are considered “okay” by today’s standards, even for believers? Lying? Oh, it’s just a little white lie, just in this situation. Gossip? Pride? It’s okay. Is it?

Let’s look at more of God’s filter:

Be careful [anxious, worried] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep [guard] your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. (Philippians 4:6-9)

These are the things God tells us to think about. This is the filter that will lead to our souls prospering. We must feed the soul with nourishment from God.

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV)

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV)

This requires diligence and action. You can’t be passive about the thoughts you allow to stay in your mind if you want your soul to prosper.

If what you’re seeing, hearing, and thinking is causing you to be angry, fearful, or confused, none of which are from God, you must see, hear, and think something else instead.

The Prosperity of the Soul

Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. (Isaiah 55:6-13 KJV)

What a wonderful description of the prosperity of the soul. God’s thoughts are much higher than ours. He challenges us to change our thoughts.

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT)

If you want to be transformed, change the way you think and your life will change. To know God’s will, we need to renew our minds; we exchange our beliefs (which are really the world’s beliefs) for God’s beliefs.

You are not the one who transforms you, God is. Allow Him to transform you by allowing everything that enters your heart to go through the filter of His Word.

You will know you have changed when you speak and react to things differently. When your mind has changed, your heart will change.

Renewing your mind lets God’s Word work in your life. You have the holy spirit living in you. Change is inevitable. Through the power of God’s Word, you can renew your mind and become a new person.

The question is, are you renewing your mind to the Word or the world? Garbage in, garbage out. If you don’t like the harvest, change the seed.

Rejoice

Another great way to put the soul in prosperity mode is to rejoice in God. There are many verses on this subject. Let’s look at a few.

But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. (Psalm 68:3)

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. (Psalm 71:23)

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)

These descriptions of rejoicing in God aren’t meek and quiet. No, these people weren’t afraid to raise holy hands and praise God!

Your Identity is in Christ

But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord. (2 Corinthian 3:18 KJV)

So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. (NLT)

For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1:23-25)

Our lives reflect what we look at. If the reflection we see of ourselves is from the world, then we will manifest what the world has to offer. Anger, confusion, fear, pain, sickness, lack…

When we look into God’s Word, we see back a reflection of Christ. That is who you really are. After you put the Word down, do you continue to see yourself in your mind as Christ, or do you revert back to the world’s image of yourself?

The thoughts we continue to think about ourselves will manifest in our lives. Do you love yourself, do you expect blessings to hunt you down? God does. He sees you as Christ.

My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. (Galatians 2:20 NLT)

When we think less of ourselves than what God says about us, we are passing judgment on ourselves and usually, we punish ourselves for not being perfect. We then start to expect other people to treat us in a certain way, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. It provides a negative filter through which we see everything. We have to let it go and choose to see ourselves as God sees us. When we give it to Him, He will lift it off our hearts. If you feel a burden or weight on your heart, that’s a good indication that there’s judgment there.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

Change happens at the foot of the cross. As long as we make excuses for our sins (remember, whatever isn’t of faith is sin – Romans 14:23), we aren’t going to change. When we throw out our excuses and see ourselves as God sees us, He will change us and that sets us free from judgment and condemnation.

We empower negatives because when we believe the worst of our ourselves and our situations (poor health, anger, lack of finances, poor relationships, etc.), it becomes our reality. What you believe will happen.

For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. (Job 3:25)

Stop making excuses for sin. “I’m just human.” There’s no godly reason for why you aren’t set free, healed, prospered, etc. It all depends on what you are feeding your soul.

Putting It All Together

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3 John 2)

Finances come from God, not from the physical realm. Good health comes from God. We may (we should) operate God’s principles regarding finances and health, but they originate from a prospering soul. Then the blessing from heaven manifests.

There is no room for fear or doubt. Fear and doubt block your ability to hear God’s voice. Nothing can stop the blessings when the soul is prospering. You will manifest on the outside what you are experiencing in your soul.

Everything we want in life is a result of our souls prospering. In January, I set a theme for myself for the year. I want to live as Christ. So I wrote down steps on how I was going to do this. Now, I realize that living as Christ is a manifestation of my soul prospering. That’s the only thing I need to attend to. If my soul is prospering, everything else will fall in line.

Verses About the Soul

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3)

Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. (Psalm 25:1)

What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. The secret of the LORD is with them that fear [are in awe of] him; and he will shew them his covenant. (Psalm 25:12-14)

O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. (Psalm 25:20)

Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. For our heart [the innermost part of the soul] shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.  (Psalm 33:20-21)

My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. (Psalm 34:2)

my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it [my soul] shall rejoice in his salvation. (Psalm 35:9)

I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. (Psalm 41:4)

If my soul is healed, physical, emotional, and mental healing will follow.

My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? (Psalm 42:2)

I can’t wait to spend time with my God!

[[To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.]] Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. (Psalm 57:1)

David’s soul hid under God’s wing. He didn’t fear even though he was in a very scary situation. God protected his soul and thus, his physical body was safe, as well.

[[To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.]] Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation [deliverance, welfare, prosperity, victory]. (Psalm 62:1)

My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation [literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy:—expectation(-ted), hope, live, thing that I long for] is from him. (Psalm 62:5)

Instruct your soul to wait only for God. Attach yourself to Him like He’s your lifeline, your umbilical cord from which you get everything you need.

[[A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.]] O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow [choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)] and fatness [abundance]; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips: When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. (Psalm 63:1-8)

Let your soul praise God and cling to Him as if your very life depended on it.

O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard: Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. (Psalm 66:8-9)

Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. (Psalm 66:16)

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. (Psalm 71:23)

My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. (Psalm 84:2)

Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. (Psalm 86:4-5)

In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. (Psalm 94:19)

[[A Psalm of David.]] Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. (Psalm 103:1-6)

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. (Psalm 107:8-9)

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. (Psalm 116:7-8)

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. (Psalm 121:7)

I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.  Psalm 130:5-6)

In the day when I cried thou answeredest me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. (Psalm 138:3)

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. (Psalm 139:14)

There’s an awful lot of praising God in one’s soul going on. Hmm, could this be a clue as to how the soul prospers?

I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah. (Psalm 143:5-6)

Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. (Psalm 143:8)

Wisdom

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: (Proverbs 2:10-11)

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. (Proverbs 15:32)

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. (Proverbs 16:24)

A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. (Proverbs 18:7)

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. (Proverbs 19:2)

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. (Proverbs 19:8)

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his [God’s] ways shall die. (Proverbs 19:16)

Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. (Proverbs 21:23)

Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go: Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul. (Proverbs 22:24-25)

My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste: So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off. (Proverbs 24:13-14)

In the same way [that honey is sweet to the tongue], wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short. (Proverbs 24:14 NLT)

Finding God’s wisdom is sweet to the soul and brings great reward. It brings about a prospering soul whose hopes are not cut short. It will manifest in prosperity and health in all areas of your life. This is God’s great desire for His beloved children, which we are.

Beloved, I desire that in all respects you may experience the manifestation of God’s heavenly blessing and provision and be in good health (nothing missing, nothing broken), in direct proportion and to the degree in which your mind, your will, and your emotions experience God’s heavenly blessing and provision. (3 John 2)

Learn more in my new book, Be in Health: Bible-Based Health Restoration: Living in Harmony with God’s Ways Regarding Health. Available now.

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  1. Brenda Lewis says

    January 22, 2018 at 8:40 am

    This was great! My soul has now prospered because of your knowledge and wisdom thank you for being a light, this too is what I want to be and do for my girls and women of the world. My understanding is much better now & I will continue to walk in God’s word for increase & restoration of my mind body & soul. Thank you again.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      January 22, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Thank you, Brenda. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Blessings to you!

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    • Esther says

      June 9, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      I know that the Lord directed me to your post. I have been hungering for this EXACT TEACHING, only God knows how much. Thank you so much. I pray that God will continue to bless you and make you a blessing IJN. So be it.

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      • Carol Rundle says

        June 9, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        Esther, it thrills me to know that God pointed you in my direction to learn about the prosperity of the soul. It’s such a fundamental concept that so many have missed. Many blessings to you, dear sister!

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        • UDOCHUKWU OLEKA says

          November 22, 2019 at 12:50 am

          I am blessed reading and understanding this post as lam going through stage 4 cancer,l believe and trusted God has healed me

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          • Carol Rundle says

            November 22, 2019 at 11:01 am

            I’m praying that you receive your healing. God bless you!

          • Olanrewaju says

            May 5, 2022 at 7:58 am

            I deep research for the prosperity of the soul I must say I find this article very helpful and insightful.
            Well done more Anointing.

          • Carol Rundle says

            May 5, 2022 at 3:02 pm

            Thank you!

  2. Dr. Ekedum Azubike Jonathan says

    May 5, 2018 at 4:38 pm

    Now I have a better understanding of 3 John 2. Thanks for the teaching. It has helped me to know the difference and the interrelationship between the Spirit, Soul and Body. All the quotations ( Bible verses) you used make better meaning to me now. God bless you. Dr. Ekedum Jonathan.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      May 5, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      You’re welcome, Dr. Ekedum. I’m glad to have helped your understanding. Many blessings to you in Christ!

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  3. Bob Lee says

    August 2, 2018 at 5:40 am

    Thanks! your post is full of the knowledge and wisdom. I can understand the things much better now after reading this article. You have refreshed my mind.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      August 2, 2018 at 6:19 pm

      Thank you for the kind words, Bob. God’s blessings to you!

      Reply
  4. Linda Givens says

    October 16, 2018 at 6:31 am

    Gave clear understanding of the verse. I want all that I can have in Christ and also for my family. God is no respecter of persons and he also cannot. What the Lord says he will truly do. Thanks and God Bless !

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 16, 2018 at 11:22 am

      I’m so glad the article helped your understanding, Linda. May God bless you abundantly!

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    • Joyce says

      January 24, 2019 at 9:42 pm

      Thank you so much.
      I have been perishing Through lack of wisdom and you gave me a light build experience of the mind body soul & Spirit.
      My soul now cries out to God, to complete the work he has began in me.
      May God the father, God the son, God the Holy Spirit continue to bless the work of your hands
      Shalom

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      • Carol Rundle says

        January 25, 2019 at 10:56 am

        God bless you, Joyce. I’m thankful to be of service. May your soul prosper!

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  5. Gail Leonard says

    December 27, 2018 at 1:47 pm

    I really thank you for this article I had been meditating on this scripture but couldn’t get the part “Even as your Soul Prospers”, now it all comes together.
    Thanks again.
    Gail Leonard

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    • Carol Rundle says

      December 27, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      I’m so glad it blessed you, Gail. Happy new year!

      Reply
  6. Ruth Cole says

    March 31, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    Good afternoon, Carol
    God says “seek and you will find…”Today in our Prayer Training class we discussed 3John2…I enjoyed the class and knew that I just had to find biblical info on ‘how to prosper my soul’ and its impact on my life. I expressed my desire to the Lord and here I am at your amazing website! Thank you so very much for all the wonderful info….this is truly a Blessing to me! Praise God and may He continue to bless you as you help others, like me, who want to expand our personal relationship with God. Thank you, again!
    Ruth

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    • Carol Rundle says

      March 31, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Ruth,
      I’m so glad God led you to my site and that it has blessed you. May His blessings continue to pour out into your life!
      Carol

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  7. Uzezi says

    May 10, 2019 at 11:09 pm

    God bless you….my life is forever changed. God led me here! May He’s work through you bring forth more prosperity to your soul as your purpose here on earth touches people like me

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    • Carol Rundle says

      May 10, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Hello Uzezi,
      Thank you for your kind words. It means the world to me to know that my work has touched God’s people so profoundly. God bless you!
      Carol

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  8. Victor Nyambu says

    June 20, 2019 at 9:30 am

    Thank you so much, Carol for such an insightful and deep information on how a soul can prosper. Now i am way wiser than i was before an encounter with you. May the Good Lord richly bless you and expand your boundary.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      June 20, 2019 at 11:03 am

      Thank you, Victor. I’m so glad the Lord guided you to my article. May you increase in blessings daily. Carol

      Reply
  9. Okwu Blessing says

    June 24, 2019 at 9:27 am

    Wow This has really blessed me this evening

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    • Carol Rundle says

      June 24, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that! God bless you mightily!
      Carol

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  10. Jane Burton says

    July 15, 2019 at 7:36 pm

    Awesome. T. Y. ?

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    • Carol Rundle says

      July 15, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      You’re welcome.

      Reply
  11. Patricia d terrell says

    July 29, 2019 at 7:46 am

    Carol, I have been looking and sourcing the scriptures that would help me with my health classes for years. This morning as I was praying preparing to search once again your message just flowed with my thoughts.
    I’m now in the mood to order your new book, Living in harmony with God.
    Thank you for making the message so clear. Prosperity For the Soul.
    Patricia Terrell

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    • Carol Rundle says

      July 29, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Patricia, it blesses me to know my message connected with you. I hope you enjoy the book!
      Blessings,
      Carol

      Reply
  12. Edinah Mafini says

    August 4, 2019 at 12:21 am

    Very powerful stuff indeed. I’ve been so blessed learning about the Soul and knowing that my identity is in Christ.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      August 4, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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  13. Sophia culler says

    October 8, 2019 at 3:49 am

    It started with i heard beloved i tjought about and said to myself i a loved which is what that means i know that the holy spirit brings things to our remembrance than re thought about it and a little bit more came to me beloved i wish above all than thats when i looked up the full scripture and read it than after that i typed in. How does your soul prosper and i came across this to God be the glory thank u jesus snd i rad the others comments and its blessing others according to whete they are it speaks to.us in different ways amen be blessed the lird has eqquiped u to bless others using hiz word!

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 8, 2019 at 10:12 am

      Hi Sophia, I’m so glad the Lord led you to this article and that it blessed you.
      Many blessings to you, Carol

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  14. Rita says

    October 12, 2019 at 6:47 am

    I am truly blessed by this , a new knowledge of the wealth in God’s words has been exposed to me today. The prospering of my soul and it’s connection to prospering in other aspects of life. God bless you

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 12, 2019 at 10:14 am

      Hi Rita, I’m so happy to hear that this article blessed you. God is opening new ways for you to connect with Him.
      Blessings, Carol

      Reply
  15. Milton says

    November 11, 2019 at 7:33 am

    Yes this a very rich and delicious post! I’m remind in the book John 6 chapter Eat my flesh and drink my blood ! Eating this food! Yum yum! Increasing daily in faith Thanks so much!

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    • Carol Rundle says

      November 11, 2019 at 10:51 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the post, Milton.

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  16. Blessing says

    December 4, 2019 at 5:13 am

    Thanks so much. For some days been feeling funny and on reading the scripture wanted to have an in-depth knowledge of 3Jn2. I found this site. it’s being expository.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      December 4, 2019 at 8:31 am

      So glad you found us!

      Reply
  17. D. Alan Watson says

    January 2, 2020 at 3:48 pm

    Carol,

    I came across this study and exegesis quite by accident, and just had to tell you that is is simply stellar! I wasn’t looking for, or really expecting to find such a brilliant explanation of, and invitation to feed and fill, the soul. It’s just great! Thank you for taking the time to write this years ago. It was exactly what I needed and have been blessed by today.

    A million blessings to you!
    DeWayne

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    • Carol Rundle says

      January 2, 2020 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you, DeWayne. I’m so glad you were led to the article and that it blessed you so much.

      A million blessings to you, as well!
      Carol

      Reply
  18. A. Yvette Sinclair says

    March 12, 2020 at 7:53 am

    Thank you fortaking the time to help me to understand “How the Soul Prospers,” I received so much information than I expected, but it was just the amount of blessing that I needed. I will be reading these passages on a regular basis to get in deep down on my soul to be able to share with others then I’ll be more able to feed from it on a regular myself. Thank you for the understanding.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      March 12, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      I’m so glad it blessed you, Yvette.

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  19. Godden Lunga says

    April 15, 2020 at 1:09 am

    God is really gracious to us, the revelation of this scripture has brought about some peace in my life.

    Thank you servant of the Lord for sharing this insight.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      April 15, 2020 at 9:18 am

      I’m so thankful it blessed you. Be well!

      Reply
  20. Charlotte Koke says

    April 20, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Thank you for this study of the verse that includes “as my soul “ prospers. I do have difficulty with translating the beautiful verses to real life. So, can you give me the application for meeting my needs in a way I can understand. I.E. Finances. I am a tithes. I tithe money, time, service. Yet I have no provision for repairs on my home that is becoming a shack not safe to live in. I am ridiculed by my children ( grown) and most all people who ask why do you not have provision since you obey. What filter am I missing? I’m a single retired nurse. This is one area I struggle with. Also in healing. Two of Jesus’s greatest ministries.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      April 20, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Hi Charlotte, God bless you. The areas of finance and health are the areas most people struggle with. It’s not something I can give you an easy answer to. It’s wonderful that you tithe. That opens the floodgates to God’s blessings. If it’s not flowing, look for other areas where your foot may be on the hose, so to speak. The article talks about our thoughts and words. Also, look at your deeds; is there idolatry anywhere in your life? Strongholds? All of life has a spiritual component. Are you allowing any devil spirits any space in your life? You have authority over them to cast them out in the name of Jesus Christ. Are you connected with a church? I’ll be praying for you. Keep in touch. Blessings, Carol

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  21. Ifon says

    September 16, 2020 at 9:17 am

    God bless you Mrs Carol,
    I have been so blessed with this teaching and it has answered the question I had in mind about the prosperity of the soul. I pray for more of God’s grace, anointing and insight upon your life in Jesus name. God richly bless you

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    • Carol Rundle says

      September 16, 2020 at 11:06 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!

      Reply
  22. Christine Washington says

    October 20, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    I am some thankful for so much wisdom about John3:1-2 is have help me to understand clearer now than before in ours bible study’s May the God peace continue to bless you abundance. Hi

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 20, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!

      Reply
  23. Nancy Reed says

    October 22, 2020 at 12:20 am

    HI ,
    IM SO BLESS TO READ YOUR POST, THANK YOU FOR YOUR WISDOM .
    WITH GRATITUDE
    NANCY REED

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 22, 2020 at 11:47 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!

      Reply
  24. JUSTICE THE GREAT says

    October 31, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    What sharing very powerful.Well appreciated

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 31, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!

      Reply
    • Djohan Tjendra says

      April 12, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Thank you for this wonderful message 🙏🏻
      Greetings from Indonesia.

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      • Carol Rundle says

        April 12, 2021 at 10:50 am

        You’re welcome. Greetings and blessings to you, as well.

        Reply
  25. Shy says

    November 20, 2020 at 5:15 am

    This was a blessing. I have been praying the prayer of this topic for 20+ years over me and my family and God has blessed me to experience what you have written here…..HOWEVER, through trials, tribulation and error on my part of leaning to the world at times. I was praying this morning and I prayed this prayer again. Then I said I have to do a study on what it means for the SOUL to prosper. I pulled this up and here it is, in one study you did. I am the manager of a Christian substance abuse program and I think this is a great study to share with our women and men (I manage the women’s program). Definetly will share with our men’s manager. Thank you I am filled the more from this study. Many continued blessings of God’s revelation and wisdom. I will buy your book and of course give you credit for this topical teaching. Shy Will

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    • Carol Rundle says

      November 20, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      Thank you, Shy. I’m so glad the study blessed you and that many more will understand and receive God’s blessings because of you sharing it with them. God bless you!

      Reply
  26. Nnenna says

    December 11, 2020 at 2:37 am

    This is great inspiration, I will sad this morning about my experiences in investment which always go bad and in that same process, I lost more. 3jn2, came to my mind and the questioning of my soul prosperity lead me to Google and here I am reading this beautiful encouraging piece which has been soul searching. Thanks for the insight and edfication.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      December 11, 2020 at 10:31 am

      Thank you, I’m so glad it blessed and inspired you.

      Reply
  27. Blesson David says

    March 7, 2021 at 7:16 am

    Thank you sister in christ for this wonderful message. I was blessed with this message and the references quoted and meditated here. I shared this message to my church and name of the lord was glorified.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      March 7, 2021 at 9:48 am

      I’m so glad it blessed you and your church. Many blessings to you!

      Reply
  28. WilC says

    March 8, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    Shalom 🙏🏻 to you and your family ❤️🙏🏻

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    • Carol Rundle says

      March 8, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      To you as well.

      Reply
  29. Tom says

    May 16, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    Carol, I was praying this morning and Father told me to study what it means to prosper your soul. I came across your post today and boy did it resonate with me! Confirmations galore! Thank you!

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    • Carol Rundle says

      May 17, 2021 at 9:38 am

      Thank you, Tom, for letting me know this. What a blessing!

      Reply
  30. Atim says

    June 10, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    Thank you Carol for this in depth teaching on prosperity of the soul,it gives a deeper understanding and is quite useful for our group Bible study.
    God bless you

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    • Carol Rundle says

      June 10, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      I’m so happy to hear you and your study group found it useful. God bless you!

      Reply
  31. Emmanuel says

    July 5, 2021 at 2:59 am

    God bless you Carol, this is teaching is divine. You have really broken it down for everyone to understand that the true prosperity start with our relationship with God and His words which will in turn transform our life. May the Lord continue to strengthen you in Jesus name. I am really blessed reading this.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      July 5, 2021 at 11:01 am

      You’re welcome, Emmanuel. It blesses me to know my teaching blessed you.

      Reply
  32. Ken says

    September 14, 2021 at 2:39 am

    Carol, thank you for this marvelous piece of work. It is revolutionary.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      September 14, 2021 at 8:40 am

      Thank you, Ken!

      Reply
  33. Terry Beckwith-McGuire says

    September 21, 2021 at 9:32 am

    Thank you so much for this revelation on how the soul prospers. Like many of the other replies here I was in prayer this morning seeking to understand more of how the soul prospers. This scripture has been one of my go to with a recent “cancer” diagnosis and treatment. And also Psalms 23:3 ” He restoreth my soul”. I truly have enjoyed this breakdown which has given me so much clarity and a thirst for more. Blessings over you and your family. Be well.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      September 21, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Thank you, Terry. People like you are the reason I do this. I’m praying for your complete healing. Be blessed! Carol

      Reply
  34. Lex says

    October 3, 2021 at 12:16 am

    What a gem!
    I was convinced that the ‘according to’ really did mean a dynamic relationship between the state of one’s other aspects of prosperity being linked to the journey of the soul. Your thermometer example was just what I needed to hear to explain it to the congregation next Sunday.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      October 3, 2021 at 10:45 am

      How wonderful to know that more members of the body of Christ will be blessed with this knowledge!

      Reply
  35. Jennifer says

    February 14, 2022 at 12:51 am

    Thank you Carol for your in-depth and inspiring elaboration of the Word on how the soul prospers. May God use you for more teachings like these.

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    • Carol Rundle says

      February 14, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer. God bless you.

      Reply

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