Thursday, August 16, 2012

Release...the memories that bind you

Release the grip on your ashes-the memories that bind you...calling out discouragement to you. Lies you believe because of what someone did to you or told you-you play the voices over and over in your head. God loved you first (1 John 4:7-21). Whatever you're holding on to that was imposed on you or done to you...release it and hand it to Jesus; allow Him to cleanse you with His love. 

You've been searching for someone to tell you that you're worthy, only to end up being disappointed over and over. Only God can heal your wounds...giving back to you what was taken or given away. Jesus will take your hurt, grief and emptiness and give you His hope...He will bind up your wounds and set you free from lies you've believed. Release your grip on the ashes you're carrying (Isaiah 61:1-11). You believe these ashes represent your worth, it's not true; you are complete in Christ (Col 2:10). God loves you-He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zeph 3:17). This will not feel comfortable because you've confused how you "feel" about you...with the "actual value" of you. God says you're His masterpiece-this is a truth...not a feeling (Eph 2:10). Lift your head and look up-your Father is smiling; He desires for you to know how much He loves you. God's love for you is not measured by what you've done...good or bad; He loves you because that is what He does...God is love (1 John 4:8).

You must choose to receive His love-He will not force you. The Holy Spirit will overflow you with hope-having joy and peace with who you are in Christ; transforming and healing your wounded spirit (Rom 15:13). The more you receive God's love and renew your mind with the word-the more your mind, heart and spirit are lined up with the God's truth allowing you to walk in the confidence of who God says you are. Will you let God love you today-He's waiting... are you willing? 4/16/12CIFL-LMM #christianinsightforlife

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