“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” (Philippians 2:12 NKJV)
“[Rather] is this not the fast which I choose, to undo the bonds of wickedness, to to tear to pieces the ropes of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free and break apart every [enslaving] yoke?” (Isaiah 58:6 AMP)
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” (John 8:36 NKJV)
Daddy Yahweh has been lovingly confronting some areas of weakness and addiction in my life. He has been reminding me of who I am and prompting me to once again live out of my true identity as his beloved child (a born again new creation spirit in Christ) and stop living from the addictions and weaknesses of my flesh (unrenewed mind-soul and weakened body in which a remnant of sin dwells).
I have allowed my mind and body to cooperate with the enemy and as a result have permitted a stronghold of chemical addictions to caffeine, nicotine, and refined sugar to rise up in my body and darken my mind.
In Jesus’ Name, and by the power of his blood and the Word of my testimony, that ends today!
I am completely free in my spirit (the reborn new creation living on the inside that is the “real” me). I am one with Jesus. I am loved and accepted by my Daddy! He has given me a brand new spirit (my true identity) that is righteous, pure, strong, and free from the power of sin. I am a victor, NOT a victim!
I am going to work out my salvation (victory from the inside out over everything that is hindering my mind and body) with every bit of strength that I have (partnering with Daddy through Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit). No more excuses. No more putting it off until tomorrow. No more giving in or giving up. No more waiting for it to get easy.
I am fighting the good fight of faith, refusing to become weary in doing well.
For me, that looks like breaking the strongholds of caffeine, nicotine, and refined sugar, resulting in major weight loss, producing increased strength and mobility. It looks like breaking the stronghold of procrastination resulting in increased daily productivity.
Will you join me? What will it look like for you?
We can do this! Join me in moving beyond the chains identified through…
…Eric’s Life Lesson # 316 True Confessions of a Son in Need