Thursday, February 28, 2013

POWER OF FAITH

John 10: 9, 10
I AM the door; by Me if any man enter in, He shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. The thief cometh not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I AM come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

MARK WELL THE PATH OF LIFE AND DEATH

We have a choice in our gift of living; choose life or death. The devil is identified as the one who steals, kills and destroys anything.  Do you see the enemy slithering around the world? he shows his path clearly, stealing, killing and destroying.  How do we protect ourselves from this enemy? BY THE WORD OF THE LORD.

JESUS, the I AM, has come to give us life and show us the path of life.  He is the door through which we are saved from the ways of the enemy and are fed with Spiritual Food of new and unending life. His path is full of LOVE, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, meekness, FAITH and long-suffering.  His path is filled with good things in abundance; why? BECAUSE HE LOVES US.

The enemy can not love; he can only fake love; a love that is not real or enduring. JESUS brings the LOVE OF GOD, which is pure, true and eternal. 

CHOOSE LIFE IN JESUS AND YOU WILL LIVE.

Today's confession of faith:
I am favored not cursed (Proverbs 8: 35)


Wednesday, February 27, 2013

POWER OF FAITH

James 2:19
Thou believest that there is one GOD; thou doest well. The demons also believe, and tremble.

Devils fear the spoken Word of the LORD

When JESUS was led into the wilderness after His Baptism, He was confronted by the devil who tempted Him. JESUS responded with the Word of the LORD and after three attempts to offend JESUS, the devil had to flea. This same authority and power is in our hand also. The enemy of our soul will try to offend us and cause us to doubt, he will hit us at our weakest point, BUT at the Word of the LORD, he will flea into his darkness.  The Word of the LORD is light, JESUS is Light and no darkness can exist where there is light.

Speak the Word of the LORD in faith, believing that you have what you confess.

The confession for today:
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4: 4b

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

POWER OF FAITH

Psalm 91: 9-11
Because thou hast made the LORD, who is thy refuge, even the Most High, thy habitation, there shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come near thy dwelling. For He will give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

 BENEFITS OF CONFESSING JESUS, THE ANGELS HAVE CHARGE OVER THEE

We have looked at the benefits of confessing the Word of the LORD in the past weeks they are: 
1. The Holy Spirit anoints the Word
2. The Universe responds to it
3. Faith increases
4. Heaven records it
5. Angels respond to it

We give voice to the Word of the LORD and the angels hear that Word and respond to it. In the verses from Psalm 91 we understand that all this is true if we make the LORD our refuge and the Most High our habitation. The Angels respond to the Word of GOD spoken by the Children of GOD; literally, it is a family matter.

Run into the habitation of the Most High GOD and no evil will befall thee and no plague come near thy dwelling, for He will give His angels charge over you to keep you in all your ways. 
This is the Word of the LORD. 

Monday, February 25, 2013

POWER OF FAITH

Mathew 26:53
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to My Father, and He shall presently give Me more than twelve legions of angels?
Luke 22:43
And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening Him.

ANGELS RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD

JESUS is the Word of GOD made flesh, so therefore, when He speaks, angels from heaven are dispatched to Him. When we speak the Word of the LORD, angels respond to that Word in power. Angels do not respond to our direction, they respond to the direction of the Word of the LORD and to the Father GOD. This is why we are to read aloud the Word of the LORD and stand firm on it day and night.

Angels are powerful and are in great number, not just one, but thousands. They all respond to the Word of the LORD  quickly and powerfully, fulfilling the Word of the LORD spoken. Be very sure and full of faith that when you speak the Word of the LORD, you are speaking with the power that created the Universe. So, speak His Word often, out loud.

Today's confession of faith:
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4: 4b).

Sunday, February 24, 2013

POWER OF FAITH

James 4: 7, 8, 10
Submit yourselves, therefore, to GOD. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to GOD, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded. Humble yourselves in the sight of the LORD and He shall lift you up.

S R D C P H 

Faith is powerful, if we exercise our faith according to the Scripture.  These verses from James 4 give us a very simple way to remember our faith exercises: Submit, Resist, Draw near, Cleanse your hands, Purify your heart and Humble yourselves. We begin by submitting to GOD and then resist the devil, draw near to GOD with clean hands and a pure heart in humility. The power of faith, that raises the dead, is unleashed by GOD and is visible to us, so that all who see, will praise the LORD for who He is.

Our faith must be without doubt or argument; trust in the perfect work of GOD, is faith in action. The one thing that GOD can not do is lie, so when we put our trust in Him, we know that what He says will be, because He said it.  His Word is true and He is always faithful to His Word. There is no room for doubt or argument. BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND YOU WILL BE SAVED; TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING, IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATH. When the LORD speaks, it is done, accomplished and finished. JESUS believed all that, and the Father raised Him from the dead; now He is seated at the Right Hand of the Father making intercession for us and His Blood redeems us from the scourge of death, lifting us to Eternal life with Him. Since JESUS trusted the Father even to the death, shouldn't we!!!!

Confession of faith for today:
I am an asset not a liability (Proverbs 31: 10-29)

Friday, February 22, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH - 2

Malachi 3: 16
Then they that feared the LORD spoke often one to another; and the LORD hearkened  and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon His Name.

HEAVEN RECORDS THE CONFESSION OF FAITH AND THE DEVIL IS AFRAID OF IT.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and those who fear Him speak of Him and think of Him night and day.  The LORD is ever present, He never slumbers or sleeps, He is the guardian of our life. The LORD hears and records in the book of remembrance, all the words thought and spoken by those who fear Him. He remembers the praises of His people and the many times those who fear Him speak His Word.

When the Word of the LORD is spoken, the devil runs in terror. The Word of the LORD is powerful and sharp, driving out all manner of error, evil, and falsehood. The devil can not live with purity and truth; he is afraid of it.

Speak the Word of the LORD in everyday language and everything you say, may it agree with the Word of the LORD.

Confession of faith for today:
I shall not die, but live to declare the good works of the LORD (Psalm 118: 17)

Thursday, February 21, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH - 2

Romans 10: 16b-18
For as Isaiah saith, " LORD, who hath believed our report?" So then, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of GOD. But I say, "Have they not heard? Yea, verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

FAITH INCREASES BY THE CONFESSION OF FAITH

The increase of faith is in multiple ways. The person who hears the Word of the LORD will increase in faith, but also the one who speaks the Word of the LORD will have their faith increase. The Word of the LORD is anointed by the Holy Spirit and the whole Universe responds to it. 

In Romans 10:16b, there is a question that many have asked, "who hath believed our report?"; and again in Romans 10:18 there is another question that many preachers and teachers have asked, "Have they not heard?" When we preach and teach the Word of the LORD, we release unto GOD His Word and He has said that His Word will not return to Him void. Our responsibility is to speak the Word of the LORD and then give the rest to GOD. Faith and hearing are the activity of the Holy Spirit, who will open even the most stopped-up ears and will soften the hardest of hearts.

The confession of faith for today is:
I am destined for heaven (John 14: 1-3)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH - 2

Job 9: 5-8
He it is who removeth the mountains, and they know not; who overturneth them in His anger; Who shaketh the earth out of its place, and the pillars of it tremble; Who commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars; Who alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the wave of the sea.

THE UNIVERSE RESPONDS TO THE SPOKEN WORD OF GOD

The LORD GOD spoke the Universe into being and the Universe responds to the command of GOD. Mountains move, earth quakes, the sun answers to the call of GOD, trees and forests, animals and insects, oceans and seas obey the voice of the LORD when He speaks.  

JESUS had all authority to command the Universe and the heavenly host; to those who believe in Him, He gives the authority to speak His Word and it will be done. We have that authority, to use by His direction; nothing is impossible to those who believe in JESUS. Yes, the Universe responds to the spoken Word of GOD through His Children; those who believe in JESUS, for as many as receive Him, to them gave He the power to become the Children of GOD; heirs and joint heirs with JESUS. 
USE THIS AUTHORITY WITH ALL HUMILITY AND MEEKNESS; AS DID JESUS.

Today's confession of Faith:
I shall not lack anything good (Psalm 34:10)

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH - 2

John 6: 63
It is the Spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing. The words that I speak unto you; they are Spirit and they are life.

GOD ANOINTS HIS WORD

The Word of the LORD is anointed by the Holy Spirit and gives life to the hearer. We are to speak the Word of the LORD in the language of the hearer, so that they will receive life from the anointed word. A good example of this is if the person only speaks Greek and you try to preach the Word of the LORD in Old English, they will not understand what you are saying. If a person speaks old English and you speak Text language, they will not understand you. You must speak the Word of the LORD in the language of the hearer so that they will receive life from the anointed Word.

There is another way to speak the anointed Word of GOD, and that is through actions that conform to the Word; feed the hungry, clothe the naked and heal the sick; then the seer of the work of the LORD will be open to hearing the anointed Word. They will "see your good work and glorify your Father who is in Heaven." There is a wonderful saying: "preach the Gospel and sometimes use words." your actions, that conform to Scripture, are anointed by the Holy Spirit.

When we speak the Word of the LORD it will not return to Him empty, it will accomplish the thing for which He has decided and it will prosper in that for which it was sent. Yes, the Word of the LORD has purpose and is part of the plan of GOD for life in the hearer. 
DO NOT BE SILENT WHEN THE WORD BEGS TO BE SPOKEN

Monday, February 18, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH - 2

Job 22: 28
Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee; and the light shall shine upon thy ways.

CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH AND IT WILL BE DONE

Let's think about the power in the tongue. What you confess will be established and will be done.  What are you declaring right now? Are you declaring that you are sick? Are you declaring that you are poor or at the end of your rope? Try declaring that "By the stripes of JESUS" you are healed; try declaring that "The LORD will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory through Christ JESUS. Read and declare the Word of the LORD and "it will be established unto you; and the light shall shine upon thy ways."

It is a known Scriptural fact that what you say with your mouth and believe in your heart will be done for you from GOD. When you are called by the LORD in the night season of your life - a time of trouble, say with Eli, "Speak LORD, your servant is listening." Listen to the LORD and do what He wants; speak his Word and it will be established. ARE YOU LISTENING?

The confession for today:
I am a child of destiny, not of accident ( Jeremiah 3: 5)

Sunday, February 17, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH - 2

Psalm 119: 103(KJV)
How sweet are Thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth.

TASTE ANS SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD(Psalm 34:8)

Once a person tastes of the sweetness of the LORD and feasts on the riches of the Word of the LORD, He will not depart from the delicious taste of it. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will be filled with the great blessings of the LORD.
JESUS LOVES US WITH ETERNAL LOVE.

The confession of faith for today is: 
I am  a divine project, not an abandoned project. (Philippians 1:6)
The confession for tomorrow is:
I am a solution, not a problem ( Isaiah 8: 18)

Friday, February 15, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH

The Revelation 1: 16-18
And He had in His right Hand seven stars; and out of His mouth went a sharp Two-edged sword; and His countenance was as the sun shineth in its strength. And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And He laid His right Hand upon me, saying unto me, "Fear not; I AM the first and the last; I AM He that liveth, and was dead; and behold, I AM alive forevermore, Amen, and have the keys of hell and of death".

FEAR NOT!

The I AM has said, and out of His mouth have come these words like a sword that pierces the darkness, Fear not; I AM the first and the last.

JESUS is Almighty, all powerful, all strength and ALL LOVE. At the Name of JESUS, every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that JESUS Christ is LORD; to the glory of GOD the Father. Yes, at the presence of JESUS we will fall to our knees in humble acknowledgement that we are in the presence of the Holy One. WHY WAIT!!! Fall to your knees now, because we are living in the presence of the Holy One, right now. FEAR NOT, JESUS IS ALIVE AND WITH  US.

Confession for today;
I am a child of joy, not sorrow. ( Isaiah 61:3)

Thursday, February 14, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Psalm 33: 4, 6-9
By the Word of the LORD is right, and all His works are done in truth... By the Word of the LORD were the heavens made, and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap; He layeth up the depth in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.

GOD SPOKE AND IT WAS DONE

Was the Word of the LORD only spoken before the world was made? Is this the only time that the great creative miracles of GOD were seen? What about today? Do we see the creative miracles, today? 

Today, the miracle of the sun rising in the east; the wind blowing through the trees; the very breath we breathe is a creative miracle of GOD. He has spoken this day into existence and has crowned this day with His awesome presence. This day is part of the plan of GOD and every person is part of the tapestry of the LORD GOD, who weaves ever inch of His plan with careful purpose.  

Does GOD heal today? Yes, He spoke healing today and it was done; He spoke life today and it was done; He spoke salvation today and it was done. He commanded the enemy to STOP and it stood fast. At the Word of the LORD, all creation bows and obeys.

How does the Word of GOD return to Him? When we speak it. He has given us authority to speak His Word and proclaim the Good News of GOD in Christ JESUS. When we speak His Word He does it; it will happen.

The confession for today is:
I am a winner, not a looser (2 Corinthians 2: 14)
This is the Word of the LORD.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Hebrews 4: 12
For the Word of GOD is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged 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.

THE POWER OF THE LIVING WORD OF GOD

The Word of GOD is not a book to read and then put down, it is the inspired and infallible Word and will of GOD. It is said, that if you read the Word more than once, the Word begins to READ YOU. Yes, the Word is living and powerful and sharp, it pierces through the darkness of the soul and spirit, it separates joints and marrow, so that the healing love of GOD can penetrate the body and it discerns the thoughts and intents of the mind, revealing where thoughts are in error.  Yes, the Word of GOD penetrates the mind, body and soul of every man.

Truth in your mouth is like a sword, it penetrates through all the blocks and barriers of our natural man. You can always tell the presence of truth, it rings in the spirit like a clear bell; falsehood clangs like a cracked gong.

Please notice that JESUS is the Word of GOD manifest in the flesh and He is the Truth. So, this living Word of GOD is, in truth, JESUS speaking to your life.  JESUS has the power to convert souls, heal bodies and change minds; He only needs permission, so ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will open to you.. JESUS is the Way, walk in Him; JESUS is the Truth, believe Him; JESUS is life, live in Him and for Him; speak JESUS IS LORD TO THE UNIVERSE AND EVERY MAN. 

BELIEVE IN JESUS AND CONFESS HIM AS LORD; LET THE POWER FALL

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH

I Corinthians 4: 13
We, having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, "I believe, and therefore have I spoken;" we also believe, and therefore we speak.

I BELIEVE, THEREFORE HAVE I SPOKEN

These words come from Psalm 116: 10 and have be a part of the faith of all who believe in GOD and have seen the power of GOD manifest.  This is not just positive thinking, it is the Word of the LORD. It is one thing to believe and keep it quiet and quite another to believe and speak.  Many people have said that belief in GOD is a "private matter", yet the Word of the LORD proclaims that life and death is in the tongue, also, that from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks; it is not a private matter, it is life to the ones who hear the Word of truth.  

We have been given a voice by GOD, not to keep silent, but to speak and declare the majesty of the LORD. It is the desire of the heart of GOD that all people be saved, if we don't speak how will people hear the Word of GOD. Romans 10: 14, 15 Is very clear that we are to preach the good news of the Kingdom of GOD; JESUS said, "Let the dead bury their dead; but go thou and preach the Kingdom of GOD." 

What we believe, we are to speak and it has power to bring the lost souls to Christ.  It also has power to change minds, heal bodies, and release captives, set those in bondage free and to break every yoke.  What we speak from the heart, will not return to the LORD void, it will accomplish that which the LORD has purposed and prosper in that for which He sent it.  SPEAK THE WORD OF TRUTH.

BELIEVE IN YOUR HEART THAT JESUS CAME IN THE FLESH AND THAT HE DIED FOR OUR SINS AND WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD; THEN CONFESS THAT WITH YOUR MOUTH. 

Monday, February 11, 2013

CONFESSION OF FAITH

Romans 10: 8-10
The word is near thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart; that is, the word of faith, which we preach; that if you shalt confess with thy mouth the LORD JESUS, and believe in thine heart that GOD hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

WITH YOUR MOUTH CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD

Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, therefore, when you think it and speak it, it happens.
I am struck by the fact that GOD spoke the universe into existence, and that everything that is seen and unseen is spoken into being by GOD. GOD spoke you into life and gave you the breath that you breathe.

We have been given all that we need for our life with GOD. He prepared the way for us to walk on, to Him. All we have to do is believe, accept and walk, knowing that He is receiving us as His family. 

What are you speaking into existence? Are you speaking health, salvation, joy, and beauty? If  you are not, CHANGE YOUR MIND AND SPEAK THE WORD OF THE LORD.

Today's confession:
I AM A LENDER, AND NOT A BORROWER; A GIVER AND NOT A TAKER .
(Deuteronomy 15: 6)



CONFESSION OF FAITH

Proverbs 18:21
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

LOVE LIFE AND EAT OF IT'S FRUIT

What we confess with our mouth, and believe in our heart, will be manifest in our life. There is power in the word we speak, because, out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks. What are you confessing about your life today?

Pastor Randy has given to us 31 confessions of faith - one for each day. Yesterday's confession of faith was: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139: 14). Today we confess that, "I am the apple of GOD's eye" (Deuteronomy 32:10). With these confessions, we are building ourselves and others up in the most Holy faith in GOD. When we believe and speak the Word of the LORD we are declaring to the spiritual life that we are in GOD and therefore heirs with GOD and joint heirs with JESUS. These confessions lift us into the realm of the power of GOD and speak life to our soul.

Who are you today?

I AM THE APPLE OF GOD'S EYE.

Friday, February 8, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND - 2

Joshua 1: 8,9
This book of the Law shall not depart out of thy mouth, but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the LORD GOD is with thee wherever thou goest.

STAND FIRM IN THE WORD OF THE LORD AND PROSPER

The "Book of the Law", is the Word of the LORD and we are to read, study and inwardly digest that Word day and night, not letting it depart from our mind or our mouth. It is GOD's Word to us and it is for our good. This is the key to prosperity and success in all our ways.

In order to be disciplined, we have to have courage and strength. That courage, strength and fearlessness comes from the LORD, Who is with us wherever we go. The LORD has commanded us to be strong and of good courage. He has said that we are not to be afraid about anything, but trust in the LORD GOD, who is always present and who will always answer our cry for help. Negativity clogs the prayer life and causes doubt to arise in the mind; CHANGE YOUR MIND.

READ, STUDY AND MEDITATE ON THE WORD OF THE LORD, DAY AND NIGHT

Thursday, February 7, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND - 2

Philippians 4: 8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

CHANGE YOUR MIND AND THINK ON THESE THINGS

The Apostle Paul gives us a good list of things to think on, so that the mind will not resort to the sewer of negativity  He says that we should fill our mind with the truth, honest and just things, pure, lovely, virtuous and praise worthy things. We should be people who give a good report; seeking the good rather than the wicked.

We must put on the mind of Christ and behave as JESUS would behave. As a man thinks, so he will be, because out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks and all actions that follow will be representative of the heart. Fill your mind with the Word of GOD and all your responses will be according to what you are meditating on. Make your delight in the Word of the LORD; let the Scripture give you light and then carry that light into the dark world.

Make a list of those things Paul suggests that you meditate on and do it day and night. 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND - 2

II Corinthians 10: 5
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.

TAKE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS CAPTIVE

One of the devil's playgrounds are our imaginations. We can imagine all sorts of things that have no basis in truth, they are just fairy tales. We can dream up and cook up all sorts of vain ideas that are not real or based in fact. Usually these imaginations have as the hero, ourselves; we are the victors and others are the victims. 

When we get caught in the negative imaginations, we can become gloomy and angry; leading to despair and rage. We begin to act out what we have been imagining and this can lead to some very awful behavior. We must learn to take negative thoughts captive and embrace the pure thoughts of GOD.

Where do you find the "pure thoughts of GOD"? by reading, studying and meditating on the Word of GOD, the Holy Scripture. GOD has made His will and truth very real, what is needed is our obedience to it. 

When a thought does not agree with the Word of the LORD, cast it down and out. Don't let vain imaginations pollute your mind, heart and actions.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND - 2

Proverbs 13: 20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

SCREEN YOU ASSOCIATIONS

"Those we assemble with, we resemble", this is a quote from Pastor Randy and it is true. Psalm 1: 1 says, "Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly" We are a people of community; a social people. We associate with like minded companions, therefore when we fix our mind on JESUS, we must associate with those who love Him and serve Him. The community of faith will build you up in GOD; fools will bring you down to their level and you will be destroyed.


Monday, February 4, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND - 2

Proverbs 4: 20 - 27
My son (daughter) attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health in all their flesh. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Put away from thee a crooked mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee, ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand or to the left; remove thy foot from evil.

Proverbs said it so well, there really is no need to comment. I will only say, Do what the Word says, for it is the inspired Word of GOD for you. Your life depends on it.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND - 2

Ephesians 4: 22-25
That ye put off concerning the former manner of life; the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind; and that ye put on the new man, which after GOD is created in righteousness and true holiness. Wherefore, putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor; for we are members one of another.

RENEW THE SPIRIT OF YOUR MIND

Put off all things that are connected to the former things of life, before you gave your life over to GOD. Let Him renew the spirit of your mind by the power of the Holy Spirit, the Word of the LORD and the witness of the believing community of faith.

Put on the new man that has been filled with the Holy Spirit. Put on the mind of Christ and live the life that He taught in His Gospels.

Put away all lying, for no liar will enter into the Kingdom of GOD. GOD does not lie; His Word is truth. GOD stands by His Word and so should we. It is not honorable or GODLY to speak falsehood to anyone. We are all part of the Body of Christ and member of one family of GOD, therefore we must show respect and honor to one another. 

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks; therefore we must guard our heart from those things which pollute and defile the mind, so that every word that we utter will be of GOD and the building up of the people of GOD.

Friday, February 1, 2013

CHANGE YOUR MIND

Hebrews 3:1 (NIV)
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on JESUS, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess.

What are the dark thoughts that drag you down?

There are thoughts that pull you into darkness and despair; these thoughts must be banished. Fix your thoughts on JESUS and praise Him for all His goodness and you will have light.

eight dark thoughts
1. I'm a loser
2.I know I'm right
3.I'll never get anywhere
4. I'll start tomorrow
5.I'll be happy when.....
6.It's all their fault.
7. I'll try or I can't
8. I'll never get out of this....

Those eight negative thoughts will trap you in darkness, and there are more. They are like a prison door shut and locked. JESUS came to set the prisoner free and to break every yoke. You do not have to entertain the negative thoughts, you can say that JESUS would not say that and neither will I or you can say that those thoughts do not agree with Scripture. Take those thoughts captive and send them packing into the darkness where they belong.

"Fix your thoughts on JESUS, the Apostle and High Priest whom we confess."