Sanchez - Its not over: how to keep moving forward when you feel youre losing the fight

Its Not Over is a gripping story of hope when circumstances seem dark. Ricardo Sanchez has beautifully written a book that is an uplifting source of inspiration for anyone. The insights are full of wisdom! If you are in a difficult season or life is good, I highly recommend this book.

DAN REILAND
EXECUTIVE PASTOR, 12STONE CHURCH

Ricardo Sanchez has been my close true friend for twenty years. His heart for God and for people, both believers and unbelievers, is unparalleled. This book and its powerful message both honor God and strengthen human hearts.

The underscore is such a crucial theme for the challenging days we currently live in. It will no doubt encourage and challenge your soul to never give up on our limitless God.

ISRAEL HOUGHTON
INTERNATIONAL WORSHIP LEADER AND CHRISTIAN
RECORDING ARTIST
GRAMMY, DOVE, STELLAR AWARD WINNER

The best music in our world normally comes out of people who have walked the journey they sing about. Ricardos book, Its Not Over, is a testament to who he knows our God to be. Like Ricardos music, this book will bless you. When we fall and fail as Christians, its not over because of our attachment to Jesus. That refrain needs to run through our spiritual DNA! If you are overcoming anything or know somebody who is, this book is for you and for them. I pray this book reaches our world in a powerful way.

CARL LENTZ
PASTOR, HILLSONG NYC

What an inspirational story that the Sanchez family shares with us! Its such a reminder of Gods grace and goodness. Ricardos music has been an encouragement to me for so long, and now his familys story has lifted me up even more. I am reminded that when it comes to Gods miracles... its not over!

MAC POWELL
LEAD SINGER, THIRD DAY

Ricardo Sanchez has written an amazing book that offers a hope-hungry world exactly what its starving for. In his new book Ricardo takes us on his own personal journey from intense battle to incredible breakthrough. He inspires us to remember, that even in our darkest days, we must not give up; we must look up. Because when we do, well discover, just as he did, that no matter what it looks like, its not over.

JIM RALEY
SENIOR PASTOR, CALVARY CHRISTIAN CENTER
ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA, AND ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Ricardo Sanchez epitomizes what a worship leader should be. As a man that has made a lifetime out of encouraging others, teaching faith and worship, Ricardo had his own faith tested through near tragedy. Its Not Over will encourage everyone who reads or hears of this story. Through biblical examples of faith, Ricardo shows how he and his family were victorious and provides excellent insight into how we can also win when lifes challenges face us.

RICHIE HUGHES
SPEAKER, AUTHOR OF STARTHERE, GOANYWHERE

RICARDO SANCHEZ

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ITS Not OVER by Ricardo Sanchez
Published by Passio
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Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright 1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc., publishers. Used by permission.

Scripture quotations marked AMP are from the Amplified Bible. Old Testament copyright 1965, 1987 by the Zondervan Corporation. The Amplified New Testament copyright 1954, 1958, 1987 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

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Copyright 2012 by Ricardo Sanchez
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Cover design by Justin Evans
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Visit the authors website at www.ricardomusic.com.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012909940
International Standard Book Number: 978-1-61638-833-1
E-book ISBN: 978-1-61638-834-8

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This book is dedicated to my wife,
Jennette, and our three sons,
Ricardo, Josiah, and Micah.
I love you. Its not over.

CONTENTS

by Matthew Hagee

T HE LIFE OF believer is not about the absence of struggle; it is about success through struggle. We are told that because of what Christ has done, we are more than conquerors. It is a very simple truth that the only way to be classified as a conqueror is to embrace the challenge of conflict. In Revelation we are told that we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony. The word of your testimony is the spoken declaration of the triumph that Christ bought for you with His shed blood that you would never have known had it not been for the grace and mercy of God.

Conflict and struggle come in every shape, form, and fashion, and at times can suddenly shatter the life that you live. I want you to be encouraged by the word of the testimony locked in the pages of this book by Ricardo Sanchez, Its NotOver. It is a powerful reminder that while things here on the earth can seem to change in an instant, nothing in heaven changes. God still sits on His throne, He is still all powerful, and He can still move heaven and earth to bring you through your conflict as more than a conqueror.

Is it going to be tough? Absolutely, but its not over!

Is it going change you? Without a doubt, but its not over!

Are you going to make it? With God all things are possible; if you have breath in your lungs and can see the sun in the sky, you have a reason to shout with the voice of triumph, Its not over and keep marching to your victory!

Press on, child of God; the Master is not through with you yet! Its not over!