Washing the Laundry
I spoke at Lisburn Pentecostal Church last night and mentioned many times about listening to truth instead of lies. We as women can tend to start comparing and competing with the other women in our lives. We often tear apart our sisters in Christ as a result of comparing. Instead, we need to wash & renew our minds in the truth of who we are each day! How often do you wash the laundry? Just like the laundry, our minds need to be washed on a continual basis and renewed in the truth of who we are in Christ!
So often we let our mind speak to us words of destruction, disappointment and doubt. Negative words about ourselves and others start off as taps on a drum but become a banging, repetitive beat that silences the truth. We end up living in a fear of rejection of ourselves instead of in the freedom of truth. In order to allow truth to silence lies, we need to know the truth about ourselves. Know TRUTH and the TRUTH will set you FREE! Here are some verses (Taken from Living Free in Christ by Neil Anderson, 1993, Regal Books) about the truth of who we are in Christ. Memorize one verse each week to bathe your mind in the truth of who you are to be confident in Christ and secure in your Saviour!!!
Who I am in Christ
| I am accepted… | |
| John 1:12 | I am God’s child. |
| John 15:15 | As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ. |
| Romans 5:1 | I have been justified. |
| 1 Corinthians 6:17 | I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. |
| 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 | I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. |
| 1 Corinthians 12:27 | I am a member of Christ’s body. |
| Ephesians 1:3-8 | I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. |
| Colossians 1:13-14 | I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. |
| Colossians 2:9-10 | I am complete in Christ. |
| Hebrews 4:14-16 | I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. |
| I am secure… | |
| Romans 8:1-2 | I am free from condemnation. |
| Romans 8:28 | I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. |
| Romans 8:31-39 | I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God. |
| 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 | I have been established, anointed and sealed by God. |
| Colossians 3:1-4 | I am hidden with Christ in God. |
| Philippians 1:6 | I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me. |
| Philippians 3:20 | I am a citizen of heaven. |
| 2 Timothy 1:7 | I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. |
| 1 John 5:18 | I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. |
| I am significant… | |
| John 15:5 | I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life. |
| John 15:16 | I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. |
| 1 Corinthians 3:16 | I am God’s temple. |
| 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 | I am a minister of reconciliation for God. |
| Ephesians 2:6 | I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. |
| Ephesians 2:10 | I am God’s workmanship. |
| Ephesians 3:12 | I may approach God with freedom and confidence. |
| Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. |
Great reminders thank you for sharing.
simplycontemplating
February 1, 2013
Wonderful words of encouragement and truth. God bless. Wendy x
wendt
February 2, 2013
You are such an encouragement, hanks for coming to speak to us! )
x
I made a huge batch of cookies tonight….thy are incredible!!
Lyndsey
February 6, 2013
Thanks Lyndsey for your kind words! It was lovely to meet you & see your talents displayed – switching from the piano to the flute! I am glad you were able to try out the recipe for the White Chocolate and Cranberry Oatmeal cookies – watch out, they are addicting – make sure to share them with your friends and family!!!
cooking4christ
February 8, 2013