Start Believing and refuse the lies
I don’t know about you but for me this season of life is difficult. Right now, I’m in a waiting season which is not a favorite. I’m hoping I’m not alone! It seems that waiting creates a sense of things not working or going as planned. Maybe I am missing something, feeling forgotten or maybe I really am not hearing from God (ABBA); whatever, it is not fun to wait in what feels like silence. So I decided that I have had enough of the enemies lies and my complaining, and start believing and living in who I am in Christ! Please join me in the next 80 days for some much needed encouragement.
80 Days of Encouragement
Starting today, Monday, October 12, 2020 until Thursday, December 31, 2020, is 80 days. My goal is to live in the hope and promises of ABBA for the next 80 days and refuse the lies which are plaguing me. So I’m taking control of my mind and asking you to join me for 80 days of encouragement. Who is with me?
We can
In 2 Corinthians 10:5 TPT (The Passion Translation, which is one of my favorite translations), says, “We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One”.
Wow, don’t you just love the words used in this verse. The first words that jump out is “We can”. In the next verse, it states “Since we are armed with such dynamic weaponry, we stand ready to punish any trace of rebellion, as soon as you choose complete obedience”. “We can” because we have the power to demolish. It is ours! It means we do not have to live defeated in a season of waiting and can still rejoice even in the midst of the unknown. We can surrender or yield daily even when things don’t look good or seem to be going how we think.
Ask and Receive during 80 days of Encouragement
Sometimes we just need to ask Holy Spirit why our thinking is so stinkin’ and causing us to be impatient or even complaining. He will lead and direct us to remember “We can” demolish the thoughts weighing us down. Remember to receive what Holy Spirit is speaking because He is leading and guiding us to the truth. John 16:13-15 reminds us of this and can be read here in The Passion Translation. What wonderful verses to remember and meditate on. Many promises that are ours. Let’s ask and receive what Holy Spirit has for us during the next 80 days!
We may also need to change our focus which I wrote about here. It actually was from a good friend a couple of years ago, but I find it can fit for this time and season as well. I believe we can change our focus by changing our thoughts and relying on Holy Spirit to help us with those changes. Sometimes focusing on the good and the blessings is a good start! Writing them down helps us to remember also.
Remember We Can
So just remember “We can”, “I can”, “You can” demolish the thoughts. We have the power, I have the power, You have the power. It is ours for the taking! Receive it! I am already sensing a shift in my thinking and am encouraged! How about you?
Until tomorrow keep asking and receiving,
Dawn