It seems like whenever I'm trusting the Lord for more and more, Satan, comes around and whispers in my ear all the things he knows will cause me to stumble. When I become even a little bit vulnerable, he swoops in believing that he knows just what to say to get me to leave Jesus behind and do it my own way. That's why its so important to have words of truth to remind Satan of his place in your life.
Satan's entire goal is to make you feel like your not worth enough to God for Him to have power in your life. He wants you to feel like you're all alone, no one understands you, and that you are insignificant. And then to top it off, He will convince you that you should feel guilty about it.
But we know that God wants more for you than that, He consistently reminds you of how valuable you are to him, and how he wants to keep you safe, He wants to be with you. Below are two columns. The left one is a list of some lies that are most commonly whispered into my ear, and in the ear of friends around me. The right one is a list of what Jesus says about you, and how He feels about you.
Satan's entire goal is to make you feel like your not worth enough to God for Him to have power in your life. He wants you to feel like you're all alone, no one understands you, and that you are insignificant. And then to top it off, He will convince you that you should feel guilty about it.
But we know that God wants more for you than that, He consistently reminds you of how valuable you are to him, and how he wants to keep you safe, He wants to be with you. Below are two columns. The left one is a list of some lies that are most commonly whispered into my ear, and in the ear of friends around me. The right one is a list of what Jesus says about you, and how He feels about you.
I'm Worthless, Inadequate, | You are worth everything!John 15:13 - Jesus thinks you are worth so much He died for you Psalm 19:10 - You are worth more than Gold Jesus does not Judge He forgives!John 3:17 - "[...]not to judge the world, but to save the world through him." His love never fails!Psalm 136 : 23-26 "Praise God in heaven! God’s love never fails." Jesus will never leave you!Deuteronomy 31:6 - " [...]for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you [...]" God can change your life!Ephesians 3:20 - "God can do anything, you know - far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams!" |
The secret Satan does't know is that I'd rather be living in negative circumstances and have Jesus than to be in bliss and live without Him. Whenever you hear these and other negative things in your mind, you have to stop, and throw the truth back at Satan. Don't give him credit for ruining your day, take the truth, imagine it is a book, and throw it at him right in the face.
When Satan was trying to tempt Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus took scripture and reminded Satan what the truth is! At that time Jesus was weak from fasting, that means He was off his game, His body was weaker without nutrition, and He was probably tired! So what did Satan do, he said "oh you can just make yourself some bread... go ahead, do it now! (You can read about it here: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4)
Next time you are feeling weak, and your mind is filled with false perceptions of yourself or your circumstances, remember that you serve a God who is so big and mighty, there is nothing He cannot do! We serve a God who made the whole earth! He made the mountains, he can certainly move them! (Psalm 121: 1-2)
Dear Lord, I thank you for your truth. I thank you that we can come to you and ask for your help, and that you will always provide a gentle hand of guidance for us, and a strong arm of protection against our enemies. We praise you Jesus for loving us so much that you would die on the cross so that we can live with you forever! Thank you for taking away the judgement, and instead forgiving us for our sins and making us new! Thank you for never giving up on us, even when we think we're hopeless! Thank you for never leaving us behind, but instead sticking right by our side, and going with us into whatever circumstances we will face. Finally lord, thank you for transforming us! We believe that you can move the circumstances out of the way, and blow us away with the plans you have for our futures. I love you so much Lord God! Help my to live and walk in you today. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
When Satan was trying to tempt Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus took scripture and reminded Satan what the truth is! At that time Jesus was weak from fasting, that means He was off his game, His body was weaker without nutrition, and He was probably tired! So what did Satan do, he said "oh you can just make yourself some bread... go ahead, do it now! (You can read about it here: Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4)
Next time you are feeling weak, and your mind is filled with false perceptions of yourself or your circumstances, remember that you serve a God who is so big and mighty, there is nothing He cannot do! We serve a God who made the whole earth! He made the mountains, he can certainly move them! (Psalm 121: 1-2)
Dear Lord, I thank you for your truth. I thank you that we can come to you and ask for your help, and that you will always provide a gentle hand of guidance for us, and a strong arm of protection against our enemies. We praise you Jesus for loving us so much that you would die on the cross so that we can live with you forever! Thank you for taking away the judgement, and instead forgiving us for our sins and making us new! Thank you for never giving up on us, even when we think we're hopeless! Thank you for never leaving us behind, but instead sticking right by our side, and going with us into whatever circumstances we will face. Finally lord, thank you for transforming us! We believe that you can move the circumstances out of the way, and blow us away with the plans you have for our futures. I love you so much Lord God! Help my to live and walk in you today. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.