Sep 30 (edited) in Daily Devotional
"Words to Live By"
Our words matter. The Bible says the power of death or life is in our tongue. Blessings or curses. How often do we reflect on the words we say about ourselves? The enemy's number one tactic is to use your insecurities, past failures, and shortcomings against you, the very words you say when you think when no one is around, in the comfort of your own home, or in the confines of a close relationship.
Side note- Venting or lamenting are not healthy outlets. The world taught us that you will feel better after a good cry or after phoning a friend and venting. You are just giving the darkness ammunition to work against you and it is not productive in bringing healing, peace, and prosperity. Go to God in prayer instead with a posture of honesty and humility and be amazed.
The words we speak about ourselves, our situation, and our circumstances have weight and actually influence our destiny. That is why the term "power of positive thinking" is so popular in modern day culture. So, how do we think more positively about ourselves? We learn to believe what God says about us and speak His truth over our life and circumstances, regardless of how we feel or how things look in the natural at the current moment. We thank God for His written word, that is active and alive today, and the work that He is doing. We thank Him in advance for working all things for the good of the called ... it's all for His glory. He has given us the power to speak life and truth over every negative thought, insecurity, and lie so we can walk in freedom as daughters of God, choosing to walk by faith not by sight.
I have built this practice into my daily prayer routine. Every day, as I put on the full armor of God, Ephesians 6, I choose to put on my belt of truth and carry His word as my sword. I speak truth over my life, and who God says I am.
- I am a daughter of the one true King.
- I am chosen and set apart. I am a part of a royal priesthood, and I have an inheritance in heaven.
- Greater is He that is in me and he that is in the world.
- When I am weak, He is strong. His grace is sufficient in me, His power is made perfect in weakness.
- I am more than a conqueror through Him, who loves me.
- No weapon formed against me will prosper. No evil will come near me.
- For the Lord God is with me wherever I go.
- I notice that when I speak these words and believe them to be true, I hold my head a little higher, walking in the confidence of who God says that I am, a beloved, daughter in the family of God. I also noticed that the enemy has no foothold in my mind and in my circumstances when I speak this way.
I am sharing a devotional from the Bible app, Speaking Life. As you take some time to reflect on the questions posed, jot down some verses in scripture that you can speak over your life in prayer time and witness the transformative power of the word of God.
Here is the devotional:
"Since the enemy lies to us, we need to decide to speak power and truth back to him! We need to take action steps to turn the tide of negative words and thoughts. We need power-filled WORDS TO LIVE BY. And then we need to speak them over and over until they reach our hearts and our thoughts.
The truest thing about me is always what God says about me…not what I think or feel and not what others say, think, or do. We can become so paralyzed by lies and false beliefs that we miss the sweet plan of the Lord by a thousand miles. Study His Word. Let your faith speak and then ask God to help you with any unbelief.
We all need to make a renewed commitment to quit the negative self-talk. Just like any toxic bad habit, you can decide to stop this behavior.
It may take time, perseverance, attention, and strength to quit negative self-talk completely because for many of us it has become so deeply ingrained, it is almost second nature. Once you are aware that you are doing it, understand that you will need to keep interrupting yourself and your thoughts to stop it altogether. Becoming aware of this behavior is the key to quitting.
When we take control of our thoughts and our words, we take back our life! I challenge you to create a list of daily affirmations to speak to your SELF…words to live by. This exercise is an important step in taking control of our thoughts and subsequently our words. It is time to practice speaking power and truth back into our lives by writing daily affirmations.
First, start with any negative thoughts or self-talk that dominate or frequent your thinking. List any lies that you are believing. What negative truths weigh you down and hinder you from living your best life? If our thoughts, self-talk, or words do not align with God’s truth, we need to identify them.
Secondly, find scriptures as antidotes for these negative thoughts or lies. These spiritual truths can free you from those lies and stronghold/patterns. Take your thoughts and words captive to His truths! Choose words in alignment with the Word of God.
Lastly, study these scriptures and craft positive statements, agreeing with them that you can claim and speak back into your life. These are positive affirmations that line up with TRUTH. Make your list. What affirmations can you speak to bring God’s glory and better results to your life?
Speaking these affirmations daily will help you will begin to take control of your life by getting control of your tongue. Refuse to speak anything other than the Word of God about your life or situation. Take authority over your life with scriptures and the power of your own spoken words of affirmation. These are your WORDS TO LIVE BY.
Ponder:
What are some thoughts and lies going through your head that do not align with God’s Word? Ponder choosing life-giving truths to replace those thoughts.
Prayer:
Lord, I want to speak and live from Your truths about me. Often, I feel so trapped in negativity and the weight of the world on my shoulders. Help me search for Your life-giving truths and meditate on them daily.
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"Words to Live By"
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