The power of prayer girding every circumstance in our life
is laid on a foundation of the solid Rock of Christ and His sacrifice in our
life. This solid bedrock supports us with both positive and negative
experiences from our past. God used these incidents in our life to add to the
emotional and mental framework of the house the Lord is building in our life.
Negative emotions are worm-riddled planks, which give our
house an insecure structure. God replaces that rotting wood with His Truth
about a situation. He may not use a Bible verse, but He will speak an
impression in our spirit that is biblical and that we know is from Him. We
renounce Satan's lies about this issue and renew our mind with God's Truth.
This frees us to forgive any person who harmed or wounded
us in any way. The negative emotions, which plague us - especially people with
a melancholy personality, are slowly replaced with thoughts that are factual,
gracious, accurate, holy, divine, admirable and commendable. We focus on what
we know is true about Christ in us, and His life in other Christians.
Then the peace of God will fill every corner of the new
house, which God is building with our life (Philippians 4:7-9; 2 Corinthians
5:17). These new planks, these strong and solid Truths, add to
our firm foundation of prayer and God's presence in our life. Focusing on the
Truths of God's Word calms our fears, builds up our confidence in Christ within
us (Colossians 1:27, 3:1-4; Galatians 2:20), and
releases His power in our thoughts, words and deeds.
Prayer:
Father God, with our eyes focused solely on You and Your
Word, we realize that regardless of the battles we experience in our world, You
already overcame them all through the blood of Christ. You are working out
everything, even negative circumstances, for our ultimate good (Romans
8:28). Help us to rely on You, rather than in worldly wisdom and
strength, to fight our battles. For You are our mighty stronghold (Psalm
18:2). Remind us that Jesus is our firm foundation and nothing
and no one can shake us out of Your hand (Romans 8:35-39). Regardless
of the negative activity around us, we remain peaceful and calm within, with
trust and hope in You alone (Psalm 62:5; Isaiah 26:3).
Thought for the Day:
Do not be afraid or discouraged by the negative activity
and thoughts in your life, no matter how overwhelming they are; because there
is greater power in us through Christ, who helps us to fight our battles, than
the power of the flesh, the world or the devil combined. - 2 Chronicles 32:7-8
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