Using the Double-edged Sword.

[yomotalking]

How many people on WorthyBoards use the Word of God to bring about change in their lives.

Several years ago I went through a time when really bad thoughts used to plague

me about a particular person, so I began speaking out the Word of God.

The Scripture I used was:

2 Corinthians 10 v 5, " I take every thought captive,and make it obedient to Christ.

After a few weeks I did not have those thoughts anymore.

Sometime during the next few years, I might have to face a situation that I am very fearful about and I thought a good Scripture to use would be:

2 Timothy 1 v 7, "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, and of love, and a sound mind."

And:

Romans 12 v 2 "I will be transformed by the renewing of my mind"

I am going to trust in the Lord to bring about change in my mind.

And I have a Scripture for my friend on WBs who does not sleep well at the present moment.

Psalm 4 v 8 "I will lie down and sleep in peace for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."

yomo

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings Yomotalking,

That thrills my heart. Jesus while in the desert spoke the Word of God to Satan to counter every temptation. I have often wondered if posed with the same temptations, what would I respond with? Would it have been as poignant and succinct as was Jesus' words? I too have used the Word of God as you have been doing, and I think others would benefit as well by following your example.

Blessings,

Dad Ernie

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How many people on WorthyBoards use the Word of God to bring about change in their lives.

Several years ago I went through a time when really bad thoughts used to plague

me about a particular person, so I began speaking out the Word of God.

The Scripture I used was:

              2 Corinthians 10 v 5, " I take every thought captive,and make it obedient to Christ.

After a few weeks I did not have those thoughts anymore.

Sometime during the next few years, I might have to face a situation that I am very fearful about and I thought a good Scripture to use would be:

                2 Timothy 1 v 7,  "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of  power, and of love, and a sound mind."

And:

              Romans 12 v 2    "I will be transformed by the renewing of my mind"

I am going to trust in the Lord to bring about change in my mind.

And I have a Scripture for my friend on WBs who does not sleep well at the present moment. 

                Psalm 4 v 8  "I will lie down and sleep in peace for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."  

              yomo

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i have never used the Word in that way before. i suppose i will give it a try

All Praise The Ancient Of Days

[yomotalking]

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I think it would be a very good idea if you tried it.When you have a problem or the devil tries to tempt you in some way, use the Double Edged Sword.....

Here is a Scripture for you..

Ephesians 6 v 10.. " I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."

I have loads of scripture verses written on cards, and I used to have them up on my bedroom wall. The trouble is I took them down and put them in the back of a drawer. Well, I have now got them out and I'm going to start using them!

Actually, something happened this afternoon, where I need to use God's Word, so it's a good time to get started!

yomo

[Anne]

Since I got saved a few weeks ago, I have found using the Word of God to overcome things in my life..........well, the only way to overcome them. (does that make sense?)

For instance, my study of James is helping me to put behind me things that I had never considered offensive before, and it's teaching me a lot about my character traits and how to overcome them.

Also, the biggest thing for a few days was, "How do I know i'm saved?"

God was pretty quick in answering

"In my Fathers house are many mansions, if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

Everyday I need these verses to get me through, so at night, as am reading through the Bible I also write verses down on memory sheets, so if I find myself in a situation that day, doubting, etc I think on those verses.

And, wow, you would not believe I am the same person I was a month ago.

Your Sister in christ Jesus

Anne

[Dad Ernie]

Greetings Anne,

I think that was a beautiful response.

Also, the biggest thing for a few days was, "How do I know i'm saved?"

For me, God said:

John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day.

Here also is a list of verses you may want to look up and print out. The Title given by a famous preacher to this list is:

For those still battling a besetting sin but who truly want to be free:

Psalms 51:1-13

Psalms 130:1-5

Psalms 86:1-7

Have a blessed day.

Dad Ernie

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And, wow, you would not believe I am the same person I was a month ago.

Yes we would believe it Anne

Here is a Scripture for you..

Ephesians 6 v 10.. " I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might."

Thanks for that Yomotalking

All Praise The Ancient of Days