Are you Speaking Gods Word into your struggles?
Are you currently in a situation that you can feel is dragging you down because you know in the natural you
feel there is no way in the world you can overcome it? Maybe you've been gossiped about in school and hurtful, damaging things
were spread about you; things that can never be taken back. Maybe you feel everyone has abandoned you because of this and
you see no way to restore your status and you start to see no 'hope' for the days ahead.
Whatever you do don't give in to the negative and don't say, "I'll never have friend's again, my
reputation is destroyed forever". Why? Because when you say those words you are ultimately the author of what will actually
happen. Our hope is in our relationship with Jesus. God tells us to take captive every thought and make it obedient to the
knowledge of Christ. We need to begin speaking God's word to the situation.
You see, when we say negative things and dwell on the negativity of our present situation that has made us
unhappy, Satan works to build strongholds in our minds. The enemy, Satan, wants us to concentrate on our problems until
we get to the point that we convince ourselves the whole thing is hopeless and we feel no one-not even God can help
us out of our mess. That is just not true. When we are faced with setbacks, it is really important to make a decision
not to focus on your problem~ as hard as that may be.
Instead focus on God and begin speaking God's word into these situations. When we focus on God, we realize
that with God all things are possible. This is called casting down imaginations and holding captive the negative thoughts
and words in our mind.(2 Corinthians 10:5 says just that: "5We demolish arguments and every pretension
that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.") Negative
thoughts will continue to enter your mind but you can choose not to let those in to take root and grow into a stronghold.
God desires us to be at peace, calm and relaxed. Remember God will fight our battles for us, so worrying doesn't
make it easier for God to work- actually it makes it harder for you to see God's work. It is when you choose to stay
in an attitude of faith and peace it makes it easier for you to see God at work. It also makes it easier to start reciting
and speaking God's word over our problems.
Remember what the enemy, Satan, intends for harm God can make it work out for good.Genesis 50:20 reveals this
to us: "20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the
saving of many lives." Romans 8:28 shows us how God can use ALL things in our lives as He tells us:"28And we know
that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Have you noticed a reoccurring theme in most of these scriptures? Almost all things we desire from God or
the things we try to overcome in this world require faith. Going through difficult situations is no different. It requires
us to hold firm to our faith that God will take care of it. But keeping a positive mindset is not the only requirement; we
also must start speaking Gods word out of our mouths. You may be thinking why can't I just pray to myself. You can, but if
you are facing a big problem or circumstance it is really important that you begin verbally speaking Gods word. Remember how
we said you must take every thought captive? Well, we not only have to take authority over wrong thoughts but we also must
rely on Gods power to overcome and there is supernatural power in Gods spoken word. In every situation God is stronger than
the enemy and we have to remember that as children of God, the Lord God lives inside us. 1 John 4:4 reminds us of this: "4You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you
is greater than the one who is in the world. "
So when we make a plea for God's help and quote scripture from the His Word (our Bible) we
are given the ability to overcome all that is bad in our lives through the presence and the help of the Holy Spirit. You must
stop saying what is wrong and complaining or worrying and replace that with speaking Gods word. Go back to the example
earlier. You must guard what you say and not dwell on how things actually are. Yes, many people aren't talking to
you, and some may not even like you; but never, ever dwell on that. God tells us we need to speak to our mountains
(see 1 Samuel 17:45 below). When we have faith and believe, it is then that we realize 'God's word always causes
us to triumph' and 'Everything I touch prospers and succeeds'; then these things will all come to pass.
Maybe right now you think nothing can change your situation but it doesn't matter because God can. Just keep
on keeping on and speaking Gods powerfully annointed word over your situation. And most importantly believe that by speaking
Gods Word you are renewed in the spirit of your mind. (Ephesians 4:23) The full context of the scritpures tells us in Ephesians
4:20-24 that "20You, however, did not come to know Christ that way. 21Surely
you heard of him and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22You
were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;
23to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24and
to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness."
Start putting on your new nature which is created in God's image and start watching your situation change
and become what you are speaking over it. Pretty soon you will begin realizing you have so many unexpected blessings that
far outweigh the current trouble of the day. We are promised a 'double portion"! .Isaiah 61:7: " 7 Instead
of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance;
and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs." Just think of it as an
extra special bonus from God because he loves you so much.
Other scriptures God has given us to remind us of the power in His word:
Proverbs 18:21 "1 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its
fruit."
Mark 11:23-24 "23"I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into
the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will
be yours."
Isaiah 54:17 "17 no weapon forged against you will prevail,
and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD,and this is their vindication
from me.declares the LORD."
1 Samuel 17:45 "45 David said to the Philistine, "You come against me with sword and spear and
javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied."
Romans 10:10 "10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your
mouth that you confess and are saved."
*Some excerpts ot the above used by permission of Beth Rimstidt
