Weekly Inspirations

    Every action by human beings is based in love or fear, not simply those dealing with relationships. Every single free choice you ever undertake arises out of one of the only two possible thoughts there are: a thought of love or a thought of fear. 

    Fear is the energy which contracts, closes down, draws in runs, hides, hoards, harms.

    Love is the energy which expands, opens up, sends out, stays, reveals, shares, heals. 

    Fear wraps our bodies in clothing, love allows us to stand naked. Fear clings to and clutches all that we have, love gives all that we have away. Fear holds close, love holds dear. Fear grasp, love lets go. Fear rankles, love soothes. Fear attacks, love amends.

    Every human thought, word, or deed is based in one emotion to the other. You have no choice about this, because there is nothing else from which to choose. But you have free choice about which of these to select.

Neale Donald Walsch

-Conversation with God

Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world, The Holy Spirit in me is greater than Satan and all the forces of darkness. God in me is greater than sin, sickness, and disease. God in me is greater than lack, want, and need. God in me is greater than any circumstance I may face, greater than any obstacle that comes up before me. 

God in me is greater than any challenge that comes into my life. God in me is greater than any adversity that comes against me, He is greater than my own doubts, insecurities, or uncertainties. He is greater than anything this life can throw at me.

The same Spirit that raised Christ Jesus from the dead lives in me; He quickens and makes alive my mortal body. It's not my talent, my wisdom, or my strength but by His Spirit that I succeed in life.

I am more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. I can face the circumstances of life with boldness and confidence. He puts me over. He causes me to succeed, The Greater One lives in me; I cannot fail! In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen!

-Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living 

Read and read again, and do not despair of help to understand the will and mind of God though you think they are fast locked up from you. Neither trouble your heads though you have not commentaries and exposition. Pray and read, read and pray; for a little from God is better than a great deal from men. Also, what is from men is uncertain, and is often lost and tumbled over by men; but what is from God is fixed as a nail in a sure place. There is nothing that so abides with us as what we receive from God; and the reason why the Christians in this day are at such a loss as to some things is that they are contented with what comes from men's mouths, without searching and kneeling before God to know of Him the truth of things. Things we receive at God's hands come to us as truths from minting house, though old in themselves, yet new to us. Old truths are always new to us if they come with the smell of Heaven upon them.

-John Bunyan

Christ a Complete Saviour [1692] 

    God has given me His peace, not peace that comes from worldly sources, but a supernatural, divine peace.  God's peace is a spiritual force that passes all natural reasoning and understanding. I will not allow my heart to be troubled, worried, or fearful, for I have God's peace in me.  His peace gives me the ability to remains level-headed, and resolute in teh face of misfortune and calamity.

    His peace is the umpire of my soul; it garrisons and mounts guard over my heart and mind.  God's peace keeps me from fretful and anxious over situations in my life. He helps me to remain steady and unruffled when I face challenges and adversity.  God's peacew gives me confidence and surety that God is working for me, with me, and in me to fulfill His plan and purpose for my life. I can face the uncertainty of future without apprehension and with complete confidence, knowing that God will work all things out for my good.

-Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living 

Beware in your prayer, above everything, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. 

Andrew Murray

-Matthew 8:23-27 

Jesus said in His Words to not worry or have any anxiety about anything. He said to not take any thought or be concerned about any circumstance in my life. I cast my care, concern, and worry on the Lord. 

I refuse to worry or be fearful. I put my trust and confidence in God. God will take care of me, because I know He loves me. I thank God for His presence and peace in my life. Jesus said not to let my heart be troubled or afraid, but to keep my mind focused on Him, knowing He will never leave me or forsake me.  

God's Word says that the afflictions of the righteous are many but He will deliver them out of them all. I will keep looking to God and not worry or be in fear about the circumstances of my life. God said that in this world I would have tribulation, but He told me to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world and will help me to do the same.

God's Word says not to take any thought about the future; therefore, I refuse to worry or be anxious concerning my future. I put my future in God's hands, and I know He will take care of me.

God's Word says that all things work together for good to those who love Him. I recognize that I can't do anything to change my circumstances by worrying, except to make them worse. What Satan meant for evil, God will turn for good, I am free from worry, and I have victory in Jesus' name. Amen.

-Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living 

 He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life. 

William Law

-Ps. 5:3; Mark 1:35; Phil 4:6 

God's Word says that by my words I am justified and by my words I am condemned. I put a guard over my mouth. I choose to speak words of life, health, and healing. I choose to speak only words that are gracious and kind.

I will not speak evil of any person. I will not gossip or spread rumors. I will not speak words of death, destruction, or discouragement. I will be mindful to speak words that encourage, uplift, and inspire others. I refuse to criticize, condemn, or complain.

I refuse to give in to the temptation to speak before I think. I refuse to speak the wrong words when I am frustrated or angry. I choose to not be sarcastic, facetious, or condescending in my communication to others.

I put God's Word in my mouth, and I speak His promises over my life and the lives of others throughout the day. I am sensitive to the needs of others. I am quick to speak words of comfort, peace, and kindness to everyone I meet. My words bring hope, faith, and encouragement to all who hear them.

Speaking the Right Words

-Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living  

You are where you are today because we thought ourselves here.

Steve Harvey

-Thoughts Become Things

According to Romans 12:1, in obedience to God's Word. I present myself to God as a living sacrifice. My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, I choose to honor God by taking care of my body. I will not defile my body by eating or drinking anything that causes harm to me in any way.

I am strong in my convictions, and with the Holy Spirit's help I will not give in to the temptation of my flesh. I am strong in the Lord and the power of His might, I walk in the spirit, and therefore, I will not fulfill the lust of my flesh. I refuse to let the desires of my flesh control my eating habits. I will not eat health-destroying foods or substances.

I am disciplined in my body; I will exercise every day and drink plenty of water. I will discipline my life so that I obtain optimum performance mentally, physically, and spiritually. I will not abuse my body by not getting enough sleep. I choose to be sensitive to the needs of my body and will make healthy choices regarding my lifestyle that will cause me to function with the highest efficiency. I will make quality life decisions regarding my spiritual, mental, and physical fitness and well-being.

Healthy Lifestyle

-Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living  

Because upon the first glad Easter day

The stone that sealed His tomb was rolled away,

So, through the deepening shadows of death's night,

Men see an open door...beyond it, light.

Ida Norton Munson

-John 10:9, Romans 13:12 

 God's Word promises divine protection for the children of God. Therefore I proclaim that no evil shall come near me or my family. No plague shall come near our home; though a  thousand may fall at my side and ten thousand at my right hand, it shall not, will not, cannot come near me or my family.

God's angels encamp around about us. God has given His angels charge over us to protect us and keep us from danger, harm, and injury of any kind. 

Though I walk through the fire I will not be burned, If I find myself in flood waters, they will not overtake me. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for God is with me. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.

God is my refuge and my fortress. God will deliver me from the traps of the enemy, and He will deliver me from deadly diseases. Under God's wings I take refuge, and His truth is my shield and my protection from all the dangers of this world. in Jesus' name, we pray.

-Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living 

The life of holiness is the life of faith in which the believer, with a deepening knowledge of his own sin and helplessness apart from Christ, increasingly casts himself upon the Lord, and seeks the power of the Spirit and the wisdom and comfort of the Bible to battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil.

Edmund P. Clowney

-The Church

I am strong and very courageous; I will not fear. I will not let fear impact my life. I am not afraid, because God's Word gives me boldness and audacity. I do not fear the devil, I fear no sickness, I fear no disease, I am not intimidated by sickness and disease, but they are intimidated by my faith in God's Word. My faith and trust in God and His Word destroy the power of fear. God has not given me a spirit of fear but of power and love and a sound mind.

I refuse to get stressed out; I refuse to worry or be anxious. I stand firm and fearless in my faith. I will not fear because God is for me, God is with me, and God is in me. When God is for me, then nothing can be against me. Because God is in me, I can conquer anything. I am bold in my faith, and I refuse to let one ounce of fear enter my life. I shall not be afraid, for the Lod is my God. I shall not fear, because my confidence is in the Lord. No fear here, in Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living  

-Overcoming Fear

You counteract worry with a plan! 

You counteract negative thoughts with scripture! 

Pastor Reg Bryant, Atmosphere of Worship

-The Art of Thinking

Even though I may be surrounded by oppressors, I am never smothered or crushed by them. I may suffer embarrassments and become perplexed, and it may seem that there is no way out, but I still will not be driven to despair. Even though I may be punished, persecuted and hard-driven, God will never desert me and make me stand alone. Even though I may be struck down to the ground, I will never be struck out or destroyed. No matter what difficulties or obstacles may come my way, I will never, never, never quit!

I will not faint in the time of adversity because God is with me. I am strong and very courageous. I am persistent and undaunted in my faith. I shall never quit and I will not yield. I will not bow my knee to sickness. I am steadfast and unmovable. I am valiant and fearless, determined and resolute in my faith. I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I will not lose heart: I will not weaken or cave in. Victory is mine. I am relentless in my pursuit of total and complete wellness and wholeness for my body.

Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living  

-I Will Not Give Up

There are no crown wearers in heaven who were not cross bearers here below.

C.H. Spurgeon

-Gleaning among the Sheaves

Jesus came that I may have abundant life, but Satan comes to kill, steal, and destroy. God's will for my life is health and wholeness. Satan's will for my life is destruction, disease, and death. I choose abundant life. I remind you, Satan that Jesus has already defeated you and taken away your authority to harm me. And it's in His name that I boldly proclaim, Satan, you are under my feet. I resist you, and I stand steadfast in my faith. I expect you to turn tail and run the other way. In the name of Jesus, I command you to stop and desist in any and all attempts to put sickness or disease on my body. 

I take authority over Satan and break the power of any curses or spells that have been spoken over my life. Witchcraft, black magic, and all forces of darkness have no power to affect my body. I cast down and break the power of any strategies, maneuvers, or evil plots that the enemy has set in motion to bring destruction to my life. They shall all come to naught because no weapon formed against me will prosper!

Scripture Confessions for Healing

-Authority Over Satan

God knows you better than you know yourself. 

So if you really want to get to know who you are, you've got to know God. 

Mark Batterson

-Wild Goose Chase

I dedicate myself to renewing my mind by reading, meditating, and speaking God's Word.            It is my desire to keep my mind pure and clear from anything that would hurt or weaken me spiritually. I think on things that are pure, lovely just, of a good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. 

I choose to think about good things, and I refuse thoughts that are inappropriate.  I cast down vain imaginations. I will not let doubt, worry, or fear pollute my mind. I will be quick to respond to wrong thoughts and desires by replacing them with proper thoughts and by speaking God's Word over my life.

I refuse to fill my mind with the poison of gossip, backbiting, and jealousy. I will guard and protect my mind by not watching, reading, or listening to anything that is not pleasing to the Lord.  I make a quality decision to meditate on God's Word and to keep my mind pure and undefiled, that I might be receptive to God's voice and ever ready to do His will.

I consecrate my mind, my will, and my emotions to God, for His service.

Scripture Confessions for Victorious Living

-Renewing My Mind

For God to explain a trial would be to destroy its purpose, 

calling forth simple faith and implicit obedience. 

Alfred Edersheim

John 15:10, Eph 6:6-8, Jas 1:22-25

God is good and His mercy endures forever. He is faithful and just to forgive me of my sins and help me to stay on track. God is a good God, and it is His will for me to prosper and to enjoy good things. God is not mad at me; He loves me and He wants to bless me with abundance. No matter how many times I have messed up-even if what I did was really bad-He still loves me. He doesn't condemn me, and He's not disappointed in me. He is cheering me on because He wants me to succeed.

Even when I make stupid mistakes, God still loves me. Even when I fail Him, He still loves me. Even when I miss the mark and slide into sin, He still loves me and is quick to forgive me when I confess my sins.

Even when my financial difficulties are the result of my own poor decisions, He still promises to deliver me, restore me, and prosper me His will never fail me even when I fail Him. He crowns my life with tender mercies and lovingkindness.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Scripture Confessions for Finances

God's Mercy

To be a Christan without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.

Martin Luther 

I am blessed and highly favored. The favor of God is operating and functioning in my life. It surrounds my life as a shield. His favor goes before me and prepares my way. Favor opens doors of blessing and opportunity in my life. Wherever I go and whatever I do, God's favor is with me and on me. God's favor is operating and functioning in every area of my life. I have favor with my family, on my job, and in all my relationships. All my endeavors are blessed. God's blessings of favor come to me every day. Whatever I set my hand to prospers and succeeds because of His favor. God's favor brings promotion and increase to my life. God's favor fills my life with overflowing blessing, peace, joy, fulfillment, and abundance.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Scripture Confessions 

Favor

He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.

George Herbert

-The Temple

I proclaim that my children know God's voice and will not be deceived by the voice of the enemy. They are sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit and are quick to obey His instruction, direction, and guidance. They are tuned in to the Holy Spirit and quickly recognize His voice. They are mindful not to do anything that grieves the Holy Spirit. They are diligent to spend time in prayer, to fellowship, and to worship the Lord so that they continually keep themselves in proper spiritual condition to hear His voice.

My children will seek God's wisdom and counsel concerning all matters of their lives. I know He will be faithful to speak to them concerning changes or corrections they need to make. I believe they will be faithful to do everything God would have them to do. He speaks to my children through His Word. As they study and meditate in Scriptures, God's life-giving force comes alive in their hearts. God's Word enlightens their spirits and illuminates their minds. I believe that my children's union with God grows stronger every day, as well as their ability to hear His voice clearly and accurately.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Scripture Confessions

-My Children Hear God's Voice 

Our fears matter. Because ultimately, our fears show how we're relying on our own efforts and not trusting in our Savior.

Craig Groeschel

-Dangerous Prayers

I speak God's Word over my children. I proclaim and confess that my children are strong in faith. God's Word is working in their lives. They have pure hearts and, they conduct their lives with honesty, purity, and integrity. They love God's Word and desire to live honorable lives before Him. 

Favor surrounds them like a shield. They are sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and they are quick to obey His voice. They are bold in their faith and want to share it with others. 

My children are growing strong spiritually, mentally, and physically. They have wisdom functioning in every area of their lives. They put God's word first and accept it as final authority in their lives. They are careful what influences they allow in their lives. The eyes of their understanding are opened to the truth of God's Word. 

They have godly discernment concerning the type of people they develop relationships with. They are not easily fooled or deceived and have godly wisdom beyond their years. 

They are individuals of character and principle. They are kind, loving, and giving towards others. They are not selfish or self-serving. They are quick to reach out to help others in need. They will develop into courageous, confident, and determined adults, ready to fulfill the plans that God has for them.

In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Scripture Confessions

-My Children 's Spiritual Growth