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. 

Gold Nugget for today: Move Forward

No matter what my friend move forward. There may be experiences or people who try their best to remind you of your past, but you continue to move forward. Romans 8:1 says “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” When you gave your life to Christ your past was erased from God’s memory. The enemy however, specializes in filing your past events in his memory. 

His mission is to condemn and constantly remind you of what you use to be.  But you are NOT what you use to be, you’re a blood wash believer, whose sins were forgiven the minute you confessed with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believed in your heart that the Lord had risen Christ from the dead (see Romans 10:9). Move forward my friend, because you are on the right track. STAY FOCUS!!

If you haven’t had the wonderful opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, here is your chance right now.

Say this out Loud: Lord Jesus I come to you just as I am, a sinner. You said in your word that if I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe in my heart that God raised Christ from the dead that I am saved. I believe Jesus that you are Lord and I know in my heart that God has risen You from the dead. I am now SAVED!! In Jesus name Amen.

If you said this prayer I want to personally welcome you to the family!! All of your sins have been forgiven and now you’re a new person in Christ Jesus. The next step is to renew your mind with the word of God by reading the bible (See Romans 12:1-2). And then find yourself a bible based church home that possesses the love of Christ. Plus I’m always here to help you grow through your development stages. I'M SUPER EXCITED FOR YOU!! Send me an email or post a comment I’m here for you!!

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

~MechelleRenee