all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.
You say: "It's impossible" God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
"Jesus replied, "What is impossible with men is possible with God."
You say: "I'm too tired" God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and burden is light."
You say: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
"(16) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
"(34) A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
You say: "I can't go on" God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
"(9) But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest to me."
"(15) He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with in trouble, I will deliever him and honor him."
You say: "I can't figure things out" God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
" (5)Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledfe him, and he will make your path straight."
You say: "I can't do it" God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
"I can do everything throught him who gives me strength."
You say: "I'm not able" God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)
"And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."
You say: "It's not worth it" God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28)
" And we knoew that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
You say: "I can't forgive myself" God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
"(9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sns and purify us from all unrighteousness."
"(1) Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, " because throught Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death."
You say: "I can't manage" God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
You say: "I'm afraid" God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)
"For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline."
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
You say: "I don't have enough faith" God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgement, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. "
You say: "I'm not smart enough" God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
"It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God-that is, our righteousness, holiness and reddemption."
You say: "I feel all alone" God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
"Keep you lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will i leave you; never will i forsake you.""
"John 3:16" says: All these negative statements and feelings are LIES the devil places in our minds to bring us down. Don't believe the lies. Start telling yourself the truth! The Truth is God's Word! And it will ALWAYS lift us UP! |