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So tonight at Bible study it started out just like every other time we gather. We were talking about familial sin. Not the easiest topic to discuss. The sins of parents handed down from generation to generation. We talked about the positive and negative traits of our parents and those that we have taken on as our own. We read the stories of Abram and Issac and Jacob and Esau. How history repeated itself and those it effected. We talked about how Jesus took on those sins and gave us freedom. That we are made new in Him.
Then it happened. I went a bit off track and followed His lead. I have to tell you that it felt a bit like standing on the edge of the diving board. Not the little one, but the high one. My heart beat a little faster and my hands started talking with me as I shared something a bit more.
I shared that though we are made new, we have a hard time seeing the new garments we wear...the righteousness. We see the dirty rags where He sees a brand new dress. That it is due to the old tape playing in our heads. The one that says that we aren't worthy. That it couldn't be possible that the old is gone. And we have to replace those thoughts. We have a choice to make...to believe what He says or what the enemy says. It all comes down to shutting that tape off in our heads and replacing it with what is good. His Word.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8
Blessings,
So tonight at Bible study it started out just like every other time we gather. We were talking about familial sin. Not the easiest topic to discuss. The sins of parents handed down from generation to generation. We talked about the positive and negative traits of our parents and those that we have taken on as our own. We read the stories of Abram and Issac and Jacob and Esau. How history repeated itself and those it effected. We talked about how Jesus took on those sins and gave us freedom. That we are made new in Him.
Then it happened. I went a bit off track and followed His lead. I have to tell you that it felt a bit like standing on the edge of the diving board. Not the little one, but the high one. My heart beat a little faster and my hands started talking with me as I shared something a bit more.
I shared that though we are made new, we have a hard time seeing the new garments we wear...the righteousness. We see the dirty rags where He sees a brand new dress. That it is due to the old tape playing in our heads. The one that says that we aren't worthy. That it couldn't be possible that the old is gone. And we have to replace those thoughts. We have a choice to make...to believe what He says or what the enemy says. It all comes down to shutting that tape off in our heads and replacing it with what is good. His Word.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8
Blessings,
Amen...amen.
ReplyDeleteso glad you went off track--although I can't imagine another track now.
and there's nothing else to say....
You don't even know how thrilled I am to be your neighbor at Lisa-Jo's today! Missed you at #FMFParty!
love you...thank you for speaking to my heart tonight. thank you.
WOW...I love this. Shutting off the tape in our heads...that is SO true. And "tape" I think that means we are showing our age! :-)
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Wendy! And this was your "little" diving board, you say? Hmmm, what would've happened had you gone to the highest one? ;) Keep on diving. It's as good for you as it is for those around you.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you for following (again!) His lead! This is so good and such a powerful reminder to turn off that negative tape!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, not only stop that tape from playing but through the player out the window. I hear you. How He sees us is all that matters. And He sees you as beautiful and pure. Love you, friend. Only you can share you and I'm so glad to be able to be here with you.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy
ReplyDeleteOh yes, dear friend! I see in my minds eye that wedding dress of righteousness! Wish I could see through God's eyes. But one day, we will!
Much love
Mia
Nice sharing. real freedoms only comes from Jesus.
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Bless you Sister!
ReplyDeleteThe enemy always wants to take us back to our past but God wiped all that out by His blood. Thanks a lot for helping us to remember to think on His word and see us from His word only.
Have a super blessed New Year!
Love
So glad you dived in and got a bit off track. Your words were so true and I'm sure that others needed to hear them. Good for you to remind them to replace the lies of the enemy with God's Truth.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Debbie
Beuatiful reminder and also I love the picture of your Bible and journal. ;)
ReplyDeleteAmen Wendy!! Loved that you went off track:) And you shared with us your words!! Thank you
ReplyDeleteSounds to me like you dove right in where God wanted you to be... Beautiful and so much truth! Bless you girl :) http://thejoyfulservant.com
ReplyDeleteLove it when God steers us in another path. :) Words I needed to hear and heed, for sure! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful encouraging words.
ReplyDeleteI am following you back and can't wait to read more.
http://southerngrrrlz.blogspot.com
Got me some purpley goodness here today. So glad you followed the leading. It's always nice to be reminded of whose and what and HOW we are.
ReplyDeleteGlad you went on a little rabbit trail. Those words are true treasure. I see my rags instead of His cloak of righteousness more times than I'd like to admit. Thanks for reminding my heart and eyes to see His love clothing me and advocating for me. Hugs sweet sister. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi, Great post. I found you through the blog hop. Now following you.Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteBe sure and check out my new Blog Hop that we just started, It's Weekly Goals Link Up. It's a great way to stay on track. Have a great day. :) Here's the link in case you want to check it out. Thanks again.http://lenettacarnes.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekly-goals-linkup-1.html
Also,My daughter, Kisha, also is taking over Fill In the Blank Fridays. The person doing it has decided she can't do it anymore so Kisha is now doing it. Her first one is today. Would love for you to join us there also. It's a fun one. Her blog ishttp://www.kjaggers.com/2013...
You can also go to her page and at the to sign up for a reminder on both of these each week Have a wonderful evening. :)