I have a truth button, and I’m activating it!

Remember the Staples^R “That was easy” button? I decided to tweak their idea. Yup. I’m making a Truth Button for myself. When the lies fly, I can push my handy Truth Button and say “Aha! [insert a truth from God’s Word here]!”

Hopefully I won't too quickly assume a swordsman pose, thereby scaring anyone in proximity (WalMart, here I come. Ha!). Maybe tomorrow those big ol' lies will whimper, “Oh no! She has a truth button and she’s not afraid to use it!” Or not.  Hey. It’s worth a try, isn’t it? 

I have a truth button, and I’m activating it!

Ok, so it may sound a bit silly, but who cares? Tangible tools can be very helpful.

So, what Truth Button statement can I make today each time I start to feel overwhelmed, fearful, or fried?

Aha! The truth of the matter is...

~ God’s for me, not against me! No weapon formed against me will prosper because He is my Defender!

~ Abba God created me; I'm His workmanship! He'll provide what I need to do what needs to be done.

~ I can choose, as Jairus did, to "Don't be afraid; just believe." (Mark 5:36) I'm not controlled by these emotions or circumstances! What small step of faith can I take right now to show trust that God's Holy Spirit is here with me now? 

Abba God, thank You so much for giving me truth to anchor to, for making me complete in Christ Jesus, and for molding me into the piece of work You intended to make me into.  It's so reassuring to know that You gave me truth to read and cling to, that truth matters, and that truth is powerful. Help me continue to get stronger as I learn to use my “Truth Button.”  In Jesus' name... 

Struggles Don't Stand a Chance!

Yes. Struggles, trials, and waiting is my lot for now. Truly, it's overwhelming at times.

BUT. 

Who is like my God? Who can stand against me, if my God is for me? 

The Lord knows my past, the NOW, and what lies beyond. Jehovah God goes before His people to say “Destroy!” to enemies, just as He did with Israel’s enemies (Deut. 33:27). It is His nature.

Like Israel, I must choose to do battle HIS way, trusting Him to bring the victory. He knows what good works He’s prepared for me to do, and what it will take to get me “there.” He knows what I want – more than I do. He knows what dreams and goals I’ve chosen which are (or aren’t) the best for His daughter.

Today, I choose to fight and shout/sing Psalm 124 with all of my inner strength.

“Had it not been the LORD who was on our side when men rose up against us, 

Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their anger was kindled against us;
Then the waters would have engulfed us, The stream would have swept over our soul;
Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul.”

Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us to be torn by their teeth.
Our soul has escaped as a bird out of the snare of the trapper;
The snare is broken and we have escaped.
Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.” - Ps 124:1-8

Abba God, You are powerful and good. You know exactly what I will face today. You are here with me now. Thank You for being my Rock, my Redeemer, my Father, and my Friend. Thank You for doing what I cannot. Give me courage to BELIEVE that You will give me strength to stand firm. Help me to BELIEVE that You know and You provide. After all, You are the One who’s prepared the good works for me to do… it’s only logical that You’ll provide a way for me to do them. Thank You for bearing with me and remembering that I’m only human. I praise You for all that You have done and will do for and through me today… for your glory! In Jesus’ name…   

A quote worth reading

"Give me 100 men who fear nothing but sin in their own lives and want nothing but God and God alone; I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they will shake the gates of hell and set up God's kingdom upon the earth." - John Wesley 

Luck or power?

I fret when a friend goes through a tough day, so it blows my mind that the All-powerful Creator had no concern or fears when He sent Jesus as a baby. I realize He knew what had to be done – the when and why, and that He is the all-powerful Creator, but still. So much could go wrong!

I am a Warrior Princess. I will remember. I will celebrate! (Warrior Princess Series)

Welcome, Warrior Princess. May our Prince strengthen you through His Word today!

"I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me;

and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,

who loved me and gave Himself up for me."

Galatians 2:20

 

First, I implore you, Warrior Princess, remember from whence you came!

You once were a slave to sin. A prisoner of death, doomed to destruction and loneliness. Your future was bleak, desolate, and hopeless. Eph 2:1 This is not pleasant to ponder, but we must remember.