TELL IT LIKE IT IS Not what it’s not

Jeremiah 29:11-12 I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen.

1 Peter 2:9 You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, to show forth the praises of Him, who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

2 Corinthians 3:18 18 And we all, with unveiled face (reflecting a true picture of who we are), beholding the glory (image) of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. ESV

Which image do you prefer, the old man Adam, or the new man Christ?

Romans 12:2 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. ESV

Will the real me please stand up?

You will never rise higher than the image you have of yourself.

Don’t depend on someone else to define you.

Ephesians 4:26-27 Don’t let the sun go down on your anger (bad attitude), 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. ESV

Who am I according to God’s word?

I’m forgiven, I’m saved, a new creature in Christ I’m forgiven, I’m saved, a new creature in Christ. I’m blessed, patient, kind, happy, gifted, able, smart, I have what it takes, and God loves me.

Can you say Mephibosheth?

Jesus, the example of a good attitude.

Abraham was an idol worshipper until…..

You are…. You are a new creature in Christ, forgiven, filled with the Spirit, saved, healed, washed, holy, complete, anointed, full of favor, and free from sin.

Just like a farmer, start planting what you want to grow Just like a farmer, start planting what you want to grow. Check out this list of seeds.

for the Lord my God will be with me, wherever I go for the Lord my God will be with me, wherever I go. Joshua 1:9 God will keep me in perfect peace if my mind is ‘stayed’ on Him. Isaiah 26:3 I will never leave you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5

The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 He cares for me. 1 Peter 5:7 If I remain in Him and His words remain in me, whatever I ask will be given to me. John 15:7

The Holy Spirit will give me the right words when I need them The Holy Spirit will give me the right words when I need them. Mark 13:11 I am the righteousness of God in Christ. Romans 3:22 I will not be put to shame. Romans 9:33 I am justified freely by His grace. Romans 3:24

I am perfect, complete, lacking nothing. James 1:4 He will finish the work He started. Phil. 1:6 There is no condemnation on me because I am in Christ Jesus.   Romans 8:1

God will make all grace abound to me. 2Corinthians 9:8 God will supply all my needs. Philippians 4:19 God has created good works for me to walk in. .   Ephesians 2:10 I am being transformed into His likeness. 2 Corinthians 3:17

He will renew my strength like the eagles. Isa. 40:31 God’s grace is sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 I am worth (to God) more than the birds that He feeds.   Matthew 6:26 I have been brought near by the blood of Jesus. Ephesians 3:12

Prayer God I repent of the negative things I have thought and said about myself. I have a new image now, based on who I am in Christ, and what he is making of me. I am blessed with favor, ability, and power to love as I am loved. I am equipped, accepted, approved, filled, full of grace, and anointed. It’s the new me through the work of the Holy Spirit….to show what God can do through ordinary people who believe and respond to Your fantastic plan. That’s who I am and by God’s grace it will come to pass. In Jesus name, amen.