If you've been reading James, this will be familiar....
"A doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. They can't make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do." James 1
The thoughts and words that we allow will set the course for our lives. If we allow satan's words to have power, then baby, that's what we are believing God for (ouch). Job said "that which I feared has come upon me". The struggle that comes between floundering back and forth between the deceiver of the brethren (that's the snake) and the Spirit of truth (that's the Holy Spirit, who God puts in you when you accept Him) is exhausting and stops the forward motion of our spiritual journey. That slimy snake whispers deception, which feels like our own thoughts and conflicts with what we know to be truth.
I like a former pastor's definition of insanity: "doing the same thing and expecting different results". For faulty belief systems to change and give way to freedom in our hearts and minds, we have to adjust the way we think and the words we say. This will get us out of the mud and moving again. The way you change your thoughts is not by saying "I'm just not going to think these thoughts again", it's by replacing your thoughts with new ones. I hope you have identified what is causing the downward pull in your spirit and emotions and are making progress to stop re-enforcing the negative. Let's replace lies with truth. What is causing you to be stuck? Find what God has to say about that, and think about and say the same thing He says (Isaiah 55:6-11).
Do you doubt how God feels about you? His unfailing love surrounds you. Psalm 33:22
Is your heart wounded from rejection on the most basic level? Even if your father and mother abandon you, the Lord will hold you close. Psalm 27:10
Do you think God could care less about your pain? He collects your tears in a bottle. Psalm 56:8
Are you leery about trusting God because everyone else in your life has let you down? He is not a man that He should lie. Numbers 23 :19
Have you run out of strength? God's power works best in your weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Are you struggling with a fight against the desires of the flesh? Sin's power is broken over you. Romans 6
Are you afraid that folks who abuse you will get away with it? God pays back those who harm you. Psalm 18:7
Are you single and lonely, or married but disappointed in your spouse? God is your husband. Hosea 2:16
Do you think that the blessings of God pertain to everyone but you? All His promises to you are yes and amen. 2 Corinthians 1:20
Are you having trouble forgiving someone? If you will, your prayers will not be hindered. Mark 11:25
Is an addiction holding you hostage? The anointing of Jesus removes every burden and destroys every yoke in your life. Luke 4:18, Isaiah 10:27
Is stress and anxiety consuming your thoughts? Your heart will not be troubled if you trust and abide in Jesus. John 14:1
Do you need deliverance? God delivers you out of all your afflictions. Psalm 34:19
Are habits of unforgiveness, impatience, and selfishness dragging you down? You can choose to walk free by the power of God's Word. John 11:43:44, Romans 8:2-6
Are you allowing envy and strife in your heart? Refuse to give the devil license to bring confusion and every evil work into your life. James 3:16
Have you been overlooked again and again? The Lord blesses you because you are righteous and surrounds you with favor. Psalm 5:12
Do you think God has lost patience with you? His love and mercy endure forever. Psalm 136:1
Are you in bondage because you have a fear of death? Jesus has destroyed him that had the power of death. Hebrews 2:14-15
Do you have rebellious children? All your children will be taught of the Lord and great shall be their peace. Isaiah 54:13
Are you worried about money? Your God shall supply all your needs according to His riches. Philippians 4:19
Has shame plagued your life? God is not ashamed of you, therefore you should not be ashamed either. Hebrews 2:11
Do you not feel safe? No evil will befall you, neither shall any plaque come near your dwelling. God's angels have charge over you to keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91, Proverbs 12:28
I like a former pastor's definition of insanity: "doing the same thing and expecting different results". For faulty belief systems to change and give way to freedom in our hearts and minds, we have to adjust the way we think and the words we say. This will get us out of the mud and moving again. The way you change your thoughts is not by saying "I'm just not going to think these thoughts again", it's by replacing your thoughts with new ones. I hope you have identified what is causing the downward pull in your spirit and emotions and are making progress to stop re-enforcing the negative. Let's replace lies with truth. What is causing you to be stuck? Find what God has to say about that, and think about and say the same thing He says (Isaiah 55:6-11).
Do you doubt how God feels about you? His unfailing love surrounds you. Psalm 33:22
Is your heart wounded from rejection on the most basic level? Even if your father and mother abandon you, the Lord will hold you close. Psalm 27:10
Do you think God could care less about your pain? He collects your tears in a bottle. Psalm 56:8
Are you leery about trusting God because everyone else in your life has let you down? He is not a man that He should lie. Numbers 23 :19
Have you run out of strength? God's power works best in your weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9
Are you struggling with a fight against the desires of the flesh? Sin's power is broken over you. Romans 6
Are you afraid that folks who abuse you will get away with it? God pays back those who harm you. Psalm 18:7
Are you single and lonely, or married but disappointed in your spouse? God is your husband. Hosea 2:16
Do you think that the blessings of God pertain to everyone but you? All His promises to you are yes and amen. 2 Corinthians 1:20
Are you having trouble forgiving someone? If you will, your prayers will not be hindered. Mark 11:25
Is an addiction holding you hostage? The anointing of Jesus removes every burden and destroys every yoke in your life. Luke 4:18, Isaiah 10:27
Is stress and anxiety consuming your thoughts? Your heart will not be troubled if you trust and abide in Jesus. John 14:1
Do you need deliverance? God delivers you out of all your afflictions. Psalm 34:19
Are habits of unforgiveness, impatience, and selfishness dragging you down? You can choose to walk free by the power of God's Word. John 11:43:44, Romans 8:2-6
Are you allowing envy and strife in your heart? Refuse to give the devil license to bring confusion and every evil work into your life. James 3:16
Have you been overlooked again and again? The Lord blesses you because you are righteous and surrounds you with favor. Psalm 5:12
Do you think God has lost patience with you? His love and mercy endure forever. Psalm 136:1
Are you in bondage because you have a fear of death? Jesus has destroyed him that had the power of death. Hebrews 2:14-15
Do you have rebellious children? All your children will be taught of the Lord and great shall be their peace. Isaiah 54:13
Are you worried about money? Your God shall supply all your needs according to His riches. Philippians 4:19
Has shame plagued your life? God is not ashamed of you, therefore you should not be ashamed either. Hebrews 2:11
Do you not feel safe? No evil will befall you, neither shall any plaque come near your dwelling. God's angels have charge over you to keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91, Proverbs 12:28
Are you in a dark place?
Jesus came as a light to shine in this dark world,
so that all who put their trust in Him
so that all who put their trust in Him
will no longer remain in darkness.
John 12:46
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