Peace: Disciplining your heart to stay vulnerable to God’s voice, and disciplining your mind to stop fighting what God has said to your heart. “Don’t give in to worry. Instead, pray about everything, telling God what you need, and thanking him for all he’s done. Then you’ll experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything our minds …
His Thoughts
"Dismantle negative imaginations, and high emotional and mental walls that keep you from really knowing God. Let every thought be captivated in obedience to Jesus Christ" (2 Corinthians 10:5). More than ever, I’m trying to capture my thoughts. The negative ones, so they don't run away with truth, peace, and joy. And the ones that …
Intentionally Speaking
Be intentional about speaking encouraging words to yourself today. Instead of giving yourself reasons you can't, give yourself reasons you can. Instead of agreeing with what fear says you’re not, agree with who God says you are. Speaking life into yourself and everyone else is part of your inheritance as his child. Spend it well. …
Stay in Love
The enemy's plans aren't new. He wants to frighten, embitter, and exhaust you out of God's joy, peace, and patience. He wants to twist truth and suppress grace by angering and offending you. So how do you stop him? Stay in love. You are loved. Beyond all the judgments and attacks against you, you are …
Truthfully
I was reading Psalm 117, and was caught by the word used for "truth" in verse 2, "The truth of the Lord endures forever.” The word is “emet," which is also the word used for “faithfulness,” “reliability,” and “trustworthiness.” They’re all the same, interchangeable. Often when we say “truth,” we mean our personal belief systems …
Equip Your Spirit 