By Jenneth Graser —
Everything we think, has power! Our thoughts create possibilities in our minds and then we act out of those thoughts. Everything we believe is either true or not. And when we believe something that is not true as though it is, we live out of that belief as our reality. We have all experienced the power of our thinking. For example, if bitten by a dog at a young age, we may continue to have anxiety around dogs as an adult believing all dogs to be dangerous or unpredictable, which is not true for all dogs, but certainly feels true if you were the child with such an experience!
Experiences lead to feelings lead to thoughts lead to behaviours. If we become a super sleuth and invite the Holy Spirit into the breadcrumb trail of our feelings and trace back to where they come from, we can experience freedom and healing by inviting his perspective in. Which in turn can lead to, no more unreasonable fear of dogs!
We are formed intrinsically through our culture, geographical location, family upbringing, educational background and circumstances to name a few. And when things happen to us in life, we form opinions about life based upon those experiences, whether good or bad.
Scripture is filled with the promises and truth of God. And Jesus encourages us to come to him as the Way, the Truth and the Life. So we can renew our minds by refreshing ourselves at the waters of the Living Word. We can open our hearts and minds to transform belief patterns that are not serving us well.
Part of this process of renewing our minds is by declaring or affirming truth over ourselves to shift the negative thought patterns we have, often which we are not even aware of. It truly is a process of transformation – be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
At the beginning of this year, I started journaling and began to write out a list of affirmations to declare into 2019. I share this with you here and encourage you to write out your own list of affirmations and declarations and say these over your life and situation, knowing that as you say them regularly, you are renewing your mind. Use the Bible as a foundation for your declarations.
As we grow in this transforming process, I believe we will experience a shift in our thinking patterns and enter into greater freedom as a result! It is something I wish to embrace and practice. I think the mind needs some good exercise in thinking just the way I feel my body needs exercise to feel good. All a work in progress!
Some of the books and resources available on the power of our thinking:
Joyce Meyer – The Battlefield of the Mind
Steve & Wendy Backlund – Igniting Hope
Dr Caroline Leaf – Switch on your brain
~ 101 Affirmations for the New Year ~
- I live out of perfect peace
- There is always an option for me
- I can choose
- I do not live out of my past
- I am open to change
- I tap into the life giving Spirit
- I am one with the Father
- My creativity is expressed
- I am not held back
- I can change my mind
- My perspectives can shift
- I enter into every opportunity God opens for me
- I am provided for
- Abundance is my nature
- I am a generous person
- I like to give to others
- I look after myself well
- I love being with God
- Prayer is a great joy to me
- I hear from God
- I am created for freedom
- There is always a way forward
- I am not perfect and that is OK
- I embrace myself with unconditional love
- I am constantly evolving
- I let go of my clutter
- I am excited to try new things
- I respond to the inspiration of the Spirit
- I hear from God in my dreams
- I enjoy the simple pleasures of life
- I live in harmony with others
- Even my enemies live at peace with me
- I forgive all past hurt and offenses
- My mind is clear at all times
- I hear God’s voice and know what to do
- God is leading me at all times
- I let my yes be yes, and my no, no
- God uses every negative as something that can be turned around for my good
- A miracle is possible in every moment
- I am a powerful person
- What I say has value
- I know when to speak and when to be silent
- I am comfortable in my body
- I forgive myself and others with unconditional love
- I have fabulous ideas
- I am a good listener
- I do not compare myself with others
- My gifts are freely shared
- My talents have plenty of room for expression
- I am amply provided for
- I am protected
- I thrive and flourish
- I sleep deeply and well
- My relationships are a blessing
- I do not doubt my abilities
- I am willing to grow
- I have a teachable spirit
- I draw deeply from the wells of salvation
- I drink of the Living Word
- I love reading the Bible
- I read the Bible for intimacy not productivity
- I am treasured by God
- I do not perform for love
- I am loved as I am
- I rest in the goodness of God
- My life is in God’s timing
- God is able to lead me well
- I enjoy resting from work
- I like to make time for silence
- I make time for nature everyday
- I listen to music I love
- I do nothing out of obligation
- I am not easily manipulated
- I discern the way forward
- I am growing in wisdom
- I make use of resources for spiritual growth
- I love to encourage others
- There is more than enough time for all I need to do
- I am filled with increasing energy and good health
- I love to laugh loud and joyfully
- The best is yet to come
- The past does not determine the future
- I have a healthy and hope-filled outlook
- I trust in God’s leadership abilities
- God desires only good for me
- I am a good parent
- I do not expect perfection of myself or others
- I forgive quickly, and dwell in grace
- I choose forgiveness and release all past resentments
- I have a wonderful marriage
- I have a beautiful relationship with my children
- I am a joyful person
- Everything I do, flows out of rest
- I am intrinsically linked into the Vine and receive all I need from God’s abundant supply
- I am open to correction
- Every door of opportunity opens for me at just the right time
- I remain calm in challenging situations
- I listen to my feelings
- I am close to God
- God loves me as his very own child
- I believe the promises of God
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