As I pray God’s Word, fear, doubt, and discouragement leave
and His peace renews my heart and mind. As I experience His peace, I recognize
when I have been held captive by controlling thoughts. As I stand in agreement
with God, saying the same thing God says about my specific thoughts, I see the
lies I have believed as wallpaper in my mind.
I ask God to help me tear down the lies wallpapering my mind and re-wallpaper my mind with the Truth of God’s Word...to starve the flesh and feed the Spirit. I ask God to help me see situations in my life the way He sees them. The more I see the way God sees, I become saturated with the favor of God, seeing His view of me through the blood of Christ, I become favor-minded, re-wallpapering my mind with Truth...
I ask God to help me tear down the lies wallpapering my mind and re-wallpaper my mind with the Truth of God’s Word...to starve the flesh and feed the Spirit. I ask God to help me see situations in my life the way He sees them. The more I see the way God sees, I become saturated with the favor of God, seeing His view of me through the blood of Christ, I become favor-minded, re-wallpapering my mind with Truth...
When you feel rejected, God says: You are ACCEPTED
"According to the good pleasure
of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us
accepted in the Beloved. (Eph. 1:5-6)
When you feel abandoned, God says: You are ADOPTED
“Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will. (Eph. 1:4-5)
When you feel betrayed, God says: You are BLESSED
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has
blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in
Christ.” (Eph. 1:3)
When you feel inadequate, God says: You are CHOSEN
“You are my witnesses,’ declares the Lord, ‘and my servant whom I have
chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he” (Isa.
43:10). “Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we
should be holy and without blame before Him.” (Eph. 1:4)
When you feel afraid, God says: You are REDEEMED
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you
are mine” (Isa. 43:1).
When you feel condemned, God says: You are FORGIVEN
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.” (Eph. 1:7-8)
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us.” (Eph. 1:7-8)
When you feel forgotten, God says: You are REMEMBERED
“Can
a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she
has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you
on the palms of my hands.” (Isa. 49:15-16)
When you feel insecure, God says: You are SECURE
“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all
day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders” (Deut.
33:12).
When you feel worthless, God says: You are CALLED
“You are a chosen [woman], a royal [priest], a holy [daughter], God’s
special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out
of the darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Pet. 2:9)
When you feel unloved, God says: You are PRECIOUS and I love you
“You are precious and honored in my sight, and . . . I love you” (Isa.
43:4). "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only
Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal
life." (John 3:16)
When you feel unable or unstable, God says: You are ABLE
“The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes
my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in
terror, but to walk] and make
[spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or
responsibility]!” (Hab. 3:19). "God is able to bless you abundantly,
so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound
in every good work.” (2 Corinthians 9:8)
When you feel it’s impossible, God says: All things are possiblE
"Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with
God” (Luke 18:27)
When you feel exhausted, God says: I
will give you rest
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
When you feel you can’t go on, God says: My grace is sufficient
"But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
"But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
When you feel you don’t know what to do, God says: I will direct your steps
"Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
"Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)
When you feel you can’t go on, God says: You can do all things
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)
"For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13)
When you feel it’s not worth it, God says: IT WILL BE WORTH IT
"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Romans 8:28)
"We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Romans 8:28)
When you feel you can’t forgive yourself, God says: I FORGIVE YOU
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
When you feel you can’t manage, God says: I WILL SUPPLY ALL YOUR NEEDS
"God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need
according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19)
When you feel worried and frustrated, God says: CAST YOUR CARE ON ME
"Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”(1 Peter 5:7)
"Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”(1 Peter 5:7)
When you don’t know what to do, God says: I WILL GIVE YOU WISDOM
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5)
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5)
When you feel all alone, God says: I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE
YOU
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deut.31:6)
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deut.31:6)
Here's a wonderful new song to re-wallpaper your mind with God's Truth from Matthew West ... Hello, My Name Is...
This is a powerful post! I agree with you completely. Your message reminds me of Beth Moore's Bible study, "Breaking Free." Your message is profound. Thanks for stopping by my blog, Spiritual Memoirs 101. Bless you for writing your memoir! You probably have no idea how many people it will bless and encourage!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Thank you so much, Linda. I have been blessed by your writing on Spiritual Memoirs 101...you are a wonderful encourager :)
ReplyDeleteBeth, I just stopped over after signing up over on (in)courage for a group this morning. Thought I'd come over - I love this post- we all need reminders of His Word and how it applies specifically to situations Thanks so much, Nancy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for leaving a comment, Nancy! I love sharing with others things that the Lord has used to encourage me :)
DeleteBeth- God has used you powerfully in my life with this post which I have received as a gift from God himself.
ReplyDeleteA thousand thank yous and prayers for blessing.
Off to re-paper my mind with stunning new paper :)
Mary from Empty Nests
Mary Gemmill, I LOVE our new Facebook group--Empty Nests, Full Lives--your warm, heart-felt, and encouraging responses to me, and others in our group, are truly a gift from the Lord...thank YOU!
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