Finding Freedom from Strongholds
Changing the way we think means identifying the lies and replacing them with the Truth. As our thoughts align with God’s, our behavior changes as well.
Changing the way we think means identifying the lies and replacing them with the Truth. As our thoughts align with God’s, our behavior changes as well.
Take a moment to thank Jesus for His invitation to give rest to the weary and burdened. Come into His presence quietly and with no agenda. Exhale your worries.
Have you heard people describe themselves apologetically? Why? Because we listen to negative voices rather than believing the truth about who we are in Jesus.
The good news is ~ confessing our sin changes everything for us. God takes it away. He doesn’t just hide it somewhere else. He removes it from us.
The more consistently our gaze lingers on Jesus, the more our expression reflects His peace and kindness. And that’s what we want, right?
Everything Satan whispers or shouts is a lie because he’s a liar. We needn’t give him one ounce of attention. Rather, let’s fill our minds with the truth.
Changing my thoughts has changed my life, and I pray that countless others will find the same outcome in every part of who they are.
Our thoughts about God are the most important thing about us, so let’s strive to ensure they are based on truth. Anything less would be to deny His nature.
God is all about our becoming new creatures, and that happens when He changes our minds, bringing our thoughts into alignment with His.
Pride, envy, jealousy, misplaced priorities ~ they’re all unwanted chains. But Jesus came to snap them. Are you living from that truth today?
When we seek God’s forgiveness for wrong attitudes and behaviors, He cleanses us from our sin. He sees us not for who we were and the mistakes we made.
The Holy Spirit knows exactly what we need to live holy, fruitful lives. From the abundance of His limitless resources, He sees to it that our needs are met.
God’s unshakeable Truth helps calm fear. God is up to something far bigger than I can imagine; I will trust and not be afraid because He is with me.
If the Spirit controls our thoughts, we learn to establish healthy boundaries. We experience the freedom of forgiveness and the joy of life and peace.
Saying yes to God about living on a sailboat means letting go of nearly everything I own. It also means trusting God to provide for our needs in new ways.
In the midst of the hustle and bustle that accompanies this season, let’s remember what Christmas celebrates: Emmanuel – God with us.
We need to be intentional and likely make some changes if we want to someday hear God’s “Well done, good and faithful servant.” What can we do to finish well?
As we tune our ear to hear His voice of truth, we’ll grow more adept at recognizing the lies and tuning out the naysayer.
Jesus is all about setting us free from bondage. There are no cookie-cutter answers for our tough issues, but He is more than willing and able to help us.
Our thoughts can hinder our potential, our health, and our relationships, but it needn’t be that way. We can enjoy freedom characterized by life and peace.
The enemy of our souls doesn’t want us free and joy-filled, so he plants these lies in our minds. Often we don’t recognize their presence until we hit a crisis.
God’s all about exchanging the old for the new, giving second chances, and restoring what was lost or broken. He wants to fill us with hope.
God gives you the breath of life and controls your destiny. No matter what you face, God’s bigger, and He’s got your back.
Expressing gratitude to the Lord for His faithfulness moves our focus from our problems to His sufficiency to overcome them.
Life gives us countless reasons to be discontent. But the Lord’s promises and His presence in our lives give us every reason to turn it around.
For what do you need the Lord’s help? May I encourage you today with God’s truth? Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
The weekend that celebrates freedom and independence for both Canada and the United States comes after a horrific series of terrorist attacks around the world.
Fear results when we take our focus from the Lord and put it on ourselves. Imagine the inner freedom we’d enjoy if only we’d keep our eyes on God.
“I’m just a…” or “I’m only a…” How many times have I heard people describe themselves in apologetic terms? Too many! Sadly, I’ve done the same thing.
Forgiving someone who hurts us is vital to our spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being, but let’s face it: It’s really difficult sometimes.
What a great way to ensure our little ones understand the significance of what God has done for us and to keep it fresh in our minds as well.
He often works through people–professional counselors and support providers–in the healing process, but ultimately, lasting victory comes from Jesus.
As Christ’s followers, we don’t barely survive our trials. We overwhelmingly overcome them like David overcame Goliath because of the power of Christ in us.
After her performance, Marionetta hung in the dark, suspended by her five strings. She wished for the light and dreamed to run and play like a real girl.
Today, as I pause to reflect on the freedoms I enjoy at others’ expense, I also say thanks to Jesus Christ for the sacrifice He made for mankind.
Fear is rampant but it needn’t paralyze us. Here’s how we can move from fear to freedom.
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