Spirit even if it was the wrong man . What God has shown me in this season is that my identity is not found in my outer appearance and my worth is not based on what I do or who I am with . Okay , so enough of this whining . What ’ s the solution ? For me the solution has been my relationship with God in Christ , plain and simple . Through the study and confession of the Word of God , prayer , praise and worship , and changing my focus , God has manifested Himself and poured out His love for me . I had to learn how to receive His love and receive love from others by knowing that I am
Beverly Moore is walking in her anointing as a teacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ . Her personal vision statement is to “ To be a woman of God who lives an uncommon life centered on bringing glory to God by studying and teaching sound doctrine .” She is currently a second year graduate student at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston , Ill . where she is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Christian Education .
chosen to be in Him and that I am accepted in the beloved ( Ephesians 1:4-6 is one of my favorite Scriptures ). I also had to recognize that just because I confess some Scriptures and do positive self-talk that the enemy was not going to let up , as a matter of fact the warfare intensifies . If I allowed my circumstances to talk louder than the power of God in His word I would quickly lose the battle and this is where faith is a powerful defense to block the fiery darts of the enemy .
A Work in Progress
I have my days when things don ’ t go my way , when I have to wait and life happens ( disappointments , loss etc .) but I am learning to celebrate who I am in Christ and to love me in a healthy way . With that I also recognize that there are areas of my life that need to change and that God gives me the grace to make these changes . The Lord gives wisdom , understanding and insight on how to live differently . What I love most about our Father is that unlike how we love , His love for us is not based on our performance . His acceptance of me is not based on what I do but that by faith I receive what Jesus Christ accomplished at the cross . My righteousness is settled and I can breathe . I don ’ t have it all together , but I am a work in progress and I declare my healing . My prayer is to serve as a conduit of healing for others and as I continue to mend .
Who Said That ? By Monica Fountain
e ’ re always sending ourselves messages . On a
W daily basis , we have an internal conversation , constantly thinking about and interpreting the world around us . Psychologists call this inner voice “ self-talk ” and it includes our conscious thoughts and unconscious assumptions or beliefs . What we have to question is where are those messages coming from ? When a thought comes to our mind , we need to ask , “ Who said that ?” Are the thoughts coming from God and based on His Word ? Or are they coming from the Enemy of our souls ? Are they based on the truth or a lie ? The Bible says that the devil wants to steal , kill and destroy . He goes around like a roaring lion , seeking whom He may devour . And one of the primary ways that the Enemy attacks us is through our thoughts . What we say to ourselves and how we interpret or receive what others say about us are powerful weapons . The Enemy also is the father of lies . So you can ’ t trust anything He says . And he ’ s also the accuser of the brethren so what he says sometimes might be true but his intentions are not good . But God ’ s thoughts toward you and about you are good . And you are who God says you are . The Enemy says no one likes you . God says you are loved . As a matter of fact , God loved you so much that He sent His only begotten Son to die for you . ( John 3:16 ) The devil says you ’ re worthless . God says you are precious and priceless . You are His masterpiece , created in Christ Jesus to do good works . ( Ephesians 2:10 ) The Enemy says you are a failure . God says you are more than a conqueror . ( Romans 8:37 ) The next time a thought comes to your mind , ask yourself , “ Who said that ?” Was that the Enemy talking or God ? Is it the truth or a lie ? And then encourage yourself in the Lord . Start confessing his Word over your life . And even if something is true , you can say if you have accepted Jesus , “ Yes , that may have been me . But now I am a new creation in Christ Jesus . The old has gone . The new is here .” ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 )
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