Day 6: Winning the Wars Within

Now that your Goliath is face down on the ground, it’s time for you to finish the job. After Goliath fell unconsciously to the ground, David didn't just stop there; he took Goliath’s sword and decapitated the giant’s head with it (see 1 Samuel 17:51). I don’t know about you, but a body with a detach head is DEAD.  I believe what God is saying to you today is to cast down every thought and imagination that tries to convince you that your Goliath is not dead. Although defeated, the enemy will always try his best to deceive you into believing that you've lost the wars within. Tell that NO GOOD devil where to go and how to get there!! And continue to stand on the living word of God.

There are many thoughts out there in the world, just like there are many opinions; you have to be mindful of the daily thoughts that come to mind. All the enemy need is for you to cultivate one defeated (oppressive) thought into your mind, and you will begin to take on the form of that very thought believed. That is why it is SO important for you to familiarize yourself with the thoughts of God-by reading his daily word.  Once you know the Lord’s thoughts concerning your life (for example “we are more than conquerors through him who loved us”- found in Romans 8:37), you will know what God says about you.

Knowing what God says about you (that you are more than a conqueror), when another thought comes to mind (a “you’re not good enough” defeated thought) you can reject it, why? Because you already believe what God says about you being more than a conqueror. If you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior than you also must accept his way of thinking (see Philippians 2:5). It’s time to close the door to defeated thoughts; your Goliath is DEAD FOR REAL.

Day 6 Assignment: Get a new way of thinking. Today I want you to really take inventory over the thoughts you have allowed to cultivate in your mind. Ask yourself are they thoughts of defeat, or victorious thoughts? Your written assignment is to find scripture on what God says about the negative thoughts you've taken inventory over. For example if you’re having condemning thoughts about a past sin committed (which is a negative oppressive thought), than you want to find out what God says about that thought- Romans 8:1 says  There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

 **Every answer to your question is found in the bible, use your resources. If you’re like me I may know the scripture that I am looking for, but have no clue sometimes where the scripture is found in the bible. So Google has become my search engine friend. Look up whatever you need, and if you don’t know any scriptures off the top of your head, go to your favorite search engine and typed in bible scriptures related to whatever defeated/negative thought that you’re dealing with (i.e. bible scriptures on loneliness). I can promise you a list of scriptures or articles will pop up. A great website you can take a look at that has several different translations of the bible is: www.biblegateway.com  J

I’m Excited for your GROWTH!!! See you tomorrow for Day 7 WWW training. 

Day 4: Winning the Wars Within

Have you ever known the army or military force to go out on a mission without a plan in place? I hope not, for our sake and the sake of their lives as well. The same goes for you, having a plan in place is on the same lines of importance. On Day 1 we talked about identifying your giant(s), knowing them by name. The reason I had you identify the giants that you’re facing, is because the next step is to have a “Tent Strategy” meeting. A Tent Strategy is a secluded place where you go to meet with your Commander-in-Chief (God) to strategize a plan of action to defeat the Goliath within. Your Tent Strategy may take place in your office, your prayer room, while working out, or even a quiet place outside-any place where you are unhindered from the outside world of opinions.  

Your Strategy plan may not come in the form the world or yourself are accustom to. For example when David confirmed to King Saul that he would be the one to battle Goliath, King Saul immediately clothed David in his personal battle gear, which King Saul was accustom to. However, for others this would have been a sign of honor to wear, but for David it was very uncomfortable for him to wear.  The armor that David had on was only tailored to fit King Saul’s body.

Some people may mean well when giving you their tailored plan of action for your situation. But you must understand that your Commander-in-Chief’s action plan MUST weigh in heavier than the opinion plans of others.  Although King Saul meant well in what he did, God had a different strategy for David. He removed King Saul’s armor and went outside to find 5 smooth stones for his slingshot, and the rest was history.  

You must understand that your Tent Strategy is a place where you and God meet, and not the opinions of people. Your preparation will not be the same for the next person, that’s why it’s so important to listen to the instructions of the Holy Spirit who is there with you on the battle field. With a God strategy, the enemy will never see your left hook coming-just like Goliath never saw that smooth stone coming for his head. So it’s time for you to get your God-Strategy in place. 

Day 4 Assignment: Create a day, time, and place where you and God will have Tent Strategy sessions. These sessions can be as short or as long as you require them to be. While in session, take the list that you created on Day 1 (identifying your internal Goliath)  and present that list to God (your Commander-in-Chief). 

Keep note of everything that the Lord tells you, and if you don’t hear anything from the Lord right away, be patient and stand on the scripture 1 Corinthians 10:13 that reads: No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. God will always give you a plan of escape, so be patient.

God Bless & See You Tomorrow for Day 5 J

Day 1: Winning the Wars Within

I’m learning that the biggest trail you face in life are not so much the ones that people are externally involve with, it’s more so the ones you internally face (and let the church say Amen). The Wars within has a greater impact on you than the battles going on around you, why is that? The only way I can explain this is to have you drive down a one way street. I don’t know if you had the unpleasant pleasure of driving down a one way Street before, but I certainly have by mistake one time (not a good feeling). Driving forward on a One Way Street is an accident waiting to happen, and trying to back out of it is even worst (trust me I've tried), so what’s a girl to do? I Prayed and ask God to hold off any cars coming down that one way, I made my quick 3-point turn, and found myself back on track again (Whew! That was really a close one for me).

I used this example to explain what internal wars feels like-spiritually trapped, immobilized, kind of like how the Israelites were to their Goliath opponent (see 1 Samuel 17). The Israelites were trapped, unable to move forward because  a huge Goliath was standing in the way of their freedom and victory. What internal Goliath(s) has sent you spiraling down a one way street immobilized? Or better yet what are the giant(s) in your life that you knowingly allow to keep you from your truest self and your victories? I really want you to take the time thinking about these questions ask, and write down every honest answer you can think of in your journal. 

Do not get overwhelmed by the number of Goliaths you have written down, but rejoice because this is the beginning stage of you Winning the Wars within. Ask yourself What am I afraid of? What’s really holding me back? Is it fear, procrastination, lack of wisdom, direction, yourself? It could be a number of things, but whatever it is by you identifying your giants, you are one step closer to Winning the Wars Within-I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU. 

Day 1 Assignment: identify who your internal giants are (write them by name), and what are they preventing you from doing. Use the questions already given to you previously as a guiding point. Remember there are no right or wrong answers here, only the honest ones required. Be True to Yourself & Never give up on the betterment of yourself. 

God Bless & I will see you tomorrow for Day 2 J  

~MechelleRenee 

Gold Nugget for today: A force to be Reckon With

You have it in you; you are a force to be reckoned 
with. Knowing WHO YOU ARE and WHO SENT 
YOU gives you the unshakable force to do the impossible. With this force you are able to reach the unreachable; you’ll be exposed to the deep hidden treasures of God’s infinite wisdom and power-You are equipped and purposed to make every last one of your dreams a reality- You have it in you. You are a force to be reckoned with. You are David who took one strategy from his pouch and destroyed his Goliath.

I AM is your image and He is God- the one who sent you, commissioned you, predestined you to prosper. The windows of heaven are open to you-you are sitting under an open sky-take whatever you need. You don’t need money; you need an idea from God and His wisdom to carry out that idea. And for ALL the individuals who desire to be in a relationship, you must first become the individual that which you seek to be in a relationship with (that man cannot complete you nor can that woman, ONLY GOD possess the ability to complete you). Everything that you need and desire God has it tuck away just for you-Will you seek him for your proportion?

~Written from God’s Journal  

Remember Growth is intentional and you’re responsible for it. Take the time Everyday~Grow Forward.

~MechelleRenee