Well, the journey continues. It seems like when you believe that area of your life has been set free and you have been delivered. OOPS somewhere down the this road called life, it shows its ugly head again. Why I asked does this happen?
As we grow from early childhood we develop habits and ways of thinking that are not good for us and do not line up with the word of God. For me I have had a lot of insecurities about myself, these have caused self-doubt to be a part of my adult life. Recently, the Lord showed me that self-doubt will come when we refuse to see ourselves as God sees us. Listen to the scriptures:
Romans 12:3 For I say through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.
Galatians 4:6-7 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out Abba Father 7. Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Hebrews 3:6 but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.
It is true we are not to think more highly of ourselves ( this is pride) but we are not to think too lowly of ourselves either. People sometimes confuse this low thinking to be humility. But, God says: He because of the propitiation that was a Calvary by His Son Jesus Christ, now sees His redeemed children through the blood of Jesus. We are to line our lives and our thinking up with His word and His promises. This will enable us to see ourselves in the correct view. Often He will send the conviction of the Holy Spirit to reveal areas that need to be repented of and surrendered to Him. Look at John 8:31-32 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him. If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. So this one scripture tells me that when I change the way I think and line my thinking up with the truth of His word and stay there, this truth will release me from the bondage of self-doubt. My confidence is not in myself nor is it in what family, friends, and others may think of me. My confidence rest in Jesus Christ He alone is my hope and in Him I am being sanctified daily. Each day is a day to surrender more to Jesus, to receive an impartation of Him into my very life.
So why is there still such a struggle? Simple as my spirit is bearing witness as I write this, I have read and heard these things and I have said yes I believe and have even taught this. But!! I truly have not by faith received the truth of this for myself. WOW what a right now revelation. Until I truly receive this as the truth for "me" then I will not be truly, and permanently delivered. I need to pray right now because this is so strong on me.
Holy Father, blessed be Your name, thank You Lord for speaking wisdom into my life right now. Lord Jesus I know that in You I am made forever free, You alone are my Savior, my Lord, my King, it is in You I desire to live each day. So Lord I say I am sorry and I repent by changing the way I see myself. I believe You when You say that I am Your daughter and that You love me. You have made me and You keep me. Thank You Lord Jesus for right now I permanently receive the truth that you have said to me about me and Satan can never again attack my mind with self-doubt. I receive in Jesus name this word right now. Thank You Lord in Jesus name I pray Amen.
Never put off praying when you are prompted to do so. May God be glorified and you be blessed.
If looking for an on-bible study check out my website www.lindagroberts.com
