Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Or, maybe it's been even worse than that and you've had a jingle from a tv commercial stuck in your head? Some people tell me that when they have lyrics sticking around for a while it is helpful to actually sing the whole song, listen to the whole song or watch the commercial and then it will be done with. But, that just doesn't happen for me! Although, to be honest, I don't usually try singing the song because that would not be pleasant for anyone besides Jesus :-)
Sometimes words get stuck in my brain like that, just words though, there's no music to go with them. The enemy of my life, and yours -Satan, really likes to use this tool against me because he knows that our beliefs are effected by our thoughts so he tries to get us to focus on thoughts that are not beneficial for our lives. And, the longer I walk with Jesus the more I'm learning how to fight back.
God created all wisdom though so this strategy actually belongs to Him and us. That's why studying, meditating on and memorizing the Bible is so important in our spiritual lives. It's a tool God has given us that we can use to push back the evil one. God must absolutely love it when we get His Truth stuck in our minds!
Recently I've had 5 phrases that are on repeat in my mind and they came from God. They began in November last year. I'm going to tell you what they are now but, I'll give you details about them in other posts. So, can you all be patient with me as I continue to figure out what they really mean? I'll tell you more when I can. It'll be worth the wait, God has promised me that.
Take a deep breath.... Here are the 5:
"It's new and it's good."
"I'm loved, not pitied."
"God kept me alive because He chose me and He set me apart, not independence."
"The truth about family is that it is built out of two way relationships."
"I'm a daughter."
Okay, so for me those are actually rather intense declarations. Like full of meaning, full of transformation for everything about the way I live my life. That's why I can only try to tell you about one at a time. Oh yeah, that and the fact that I'm discovering new things about each of those E.V.E.R.Y single day right now.
I know that they came from God, but it is a serious war to hang onto them. Each of them runs through my mind at least 3 times a day and each time I have to decide if I will hold onto the Truth in it or if I'll just let it fall to the ground. Some days it takes a lot of effort to grab the Truth and hold on.
Sometimes.... it's not easy at all. During those times I'm distracted by the enemy or I've heard one too many lies whispered in my ear and not rejected them or I've been reminded through something during the day that independence and pride feel really good or the not fully healed parts of the unloved, unprotected, unheard kid in me tries to be the boss...
But, God is so good, so kind, so patient, so fiercely on our side that He knows exactly what we need AND He gives it to us! So, the Holy Spirit brings to remembrance the Truth I've heard, the Truth I've seen, the Truth I'm learning (John 14:26).
Lord, help us to recognize the many ways You send Your Truth and then show us how to grab onto it with everything we have! Help us to quickly reject the lies, help us to humbly receive the Truth and help us to allow others to fight alongside us so that we may be able to join the fight for them when they need it, too.
Sometimes words get stuck in my brain like that, just words though, there's no music to go with them. The enemy of my life, and yours -Satan, really likes to use this tool against me because he knows that our beliefs are effected by our thoughts so he tries to get us to focus on thoughts that are not beneficial for our lives. And, the longer I walk with Jesus the more I'm learning how to fight back.
God created all wisdom though so this strategy actually belongs to Him and us. That's why studying, meditating on and memorizing the Bible is so important in our spiritual lives. It's a tool God has given us that we can use to push back the evil one. God must absolutely love it when we get His Truth stuck in our minds!
Some of the words of Truth that God, and His family have helped me fight for
Recently I've had 5 phrases that are on repeat in my mind and they came from God. They began in November last year. I'm going to tell you what they are now but, I'll give you details about them in other posts. So, can you all be patient with me as I continue to figure out what they really mean? I'll tell you more when I can. It'll be worth the wait, God has promised me that.
Take a deep breath.... Here are the 5:
"It's new and it's good."
"I'm loved, not pitied."
"God kept me alive because He chose me and He set me apart, not independence."
"The truth about family is that it is built out of two way relationships."
"I'm a daughter."
Okay, so for me those are actually rather intense declarations. Like full of meaning, full of transformation for everything about the way I live my life. That's why I can only try to tell you about one at a time. Oh yeah, that and the fact that I'm discovering new things about each of those E.V.E.R.Y single day right now.
I know that they came from God, but it is a serious war to hang onto them. Each of them runs through my mind at least 3 times a day and each time I have to decide if I will hold onto the Truth in it or if I'll just let it fall to the ground. Some days it takes a lot of effort to grab the Truth and hold on.
Sometimes.... it's not easy at all. During those times I'm distracted by the enemy or I've heard one too many lies whispered in my ear and not rejected them or I've been reminded through something during the day that independence and pride feel really good or the not fully healed parts of the unloved, unprotected, unheard kid in me tries to be the boss...
But, God is so good, so kind, so patient, so fiercely on our side that He knows exactly what we need AND He gives it to us! So, the Holy Spirit brings to remembrance the Truth I've heard, the Truth I've seen, the Truth I'm learning (John 14:26).
He does this
through Bible reading,
through prayer,
through family,
through friends,
through mentors,
through sermons,
through movies,
through Facebook posts....
God uses any way He wants to send those Truths my way lately and then it crosses my mind multiple times a day. Sometimes, I'm awesome at grabbing it, I take hold and don't let go, I know I need it and I am humbly positioned to take it! Those are sweet moments.
Lord, help us to recognize the many ways You send Your Truth and then show us how to grab onto it with everything we have! Help us to quickly reject the lies, help us to humbly receive the Truth and help us to allow others to fight alongside us so that we may be able to join the fight for them when they need it, too.
