In the bible it states, 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a
new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2
Corinthians 5:17, KJV).This means that if I struggle with some things from my
past, then I have to understand that I am not that person from my past anymore because
the bible says that I am a new creature in Christ. Furthermore, God has given
me the authority to overcome my situations and circumstances (Luke 10:19 , 2
Peter 1:3, Amplified). For example, I was writing a paper for one of my
classes. While I was writing I started getting anxious. I used to suffer with
anxiety before and after I became saved, due to me not knowing what the bible
said about this matter (Philippians 4:6 & 7, Amplified). As a result of the
anxiety, I couldn’t find the research that I was seeking to add to my paper.
You could only imagine
all of the things that were going through my mind, due to being stuck and not locating
the information that I needed. My mind automatically jumped into the abyss of
negativity. I started having feelings of anxiety, anger, doubt, and my mind was
saying that I couldn’t complete the task. I knew that if I stayed on this train
to Funky town, then it would lead to grief and self-pity. So, I had to
physically shift my mind and jump on the train of the Holy Spirit. I had to
start bringing back to my remembrance what the bible said about me. I started
quoting scripture’s, such as “I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, KJV) … “I will not put any confidence or dependence
on what I am in the flesh” (Philippians 3:3, Amplified) … “I am more than a
conqueror through Him who loved me” (Romans 8:37, KJV). The bible tells us to
renew our minds (Romans 12: 1 & 2, KJV). Therefore, I chose to do as the
bible said. With me renewing my mind I found out that the word of God is true
and I started calming down.
After the episode took
place I prayed and went back to work. As a result of me calming down, I had a
clear head and found the research needed to complete my paper. This happened
because I made a conscious decision to believe that God was still n control of
the situation no matter how I felt. But, I had to start speaking differently
about the situation in order for things to change (Proverbs 18:21, KJV). If you
are dealing with mental anguish or things that go against the word of God, then
know that this is not God’s will for your life. Jesus died on the cross so that
you and I can have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10, Amplified).
Lastly, the bible also states that where the spirit of the Lord is there is
liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Amplified).
This means that you don’t have to be the victim and succumb to your feelings
anymore. God is love and He loves you (1 John 4:8. KJV). So, again if you are
feeling overwhelmed or having feelings of hopelessness, just breathe and let
God breathe His breath of hope and life into you.
God Bless,
CG
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Check
out Lecrae’s video called “Tell the World” by clicking the video below. It is
based on the scripture 2 Corinthians 5:17, which states 17 Therefore
if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away;
behold, all things are become new. Enjoy!
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Lecrae
Feat. Mali Music “TELL THE WORLD”
19 Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and
scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power
that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.
Luke 10:19 (Amplified)
3 For His divine power has bestowed upon us all
things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [[d]full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence
(virtue).
2 Peter 1:3 (Amplified)
6 Do not
fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in
every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition ([b]definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make
your wants known to God.
7 And God’s
peace [shall be yours, that [c]tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through
Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot
of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall [d]garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6 &7 (Amplified)
3 For we [Christians] are the true circumcision,
who worship God in spirit and by the Spirit of God and exult and glory and pride ourselves in Jesus
Christ, and put no confidence ordependence
[on what we are] in the flesh and on outward privileges and physical advantages and external appearances
Philippians 3:3 (Amplified)
1. I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God,
that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which
is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed
by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and
acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12: 1 & 2 (KJV)
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill
and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance
(to the full, till it [b]overflows).
John 10:10 (Amplified)
17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit
of the Lord is, there is liberty (emancipation from bondage, freedom).
2 Corinthians 3:17 (Amplified)
8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because
that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through
him.
10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved
us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 4:8-10 (KJV)
This is so true Cheri. I am not surprised that you were able to complete that paper. We often don't realize how much power is in the tongue, but thankfully we have the word to guide us. Thank you for this post!
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