Tell Yourself the Truth!

Our words don't change our circumstances, but they can change something even more important than our circumstances. This 1-minute devotion explains. #BibleLoveNotes

 “When we inject the truth into our every thought, taking a therapeutic broom and sweeping away the lies and misbeliefs which have enslaved us, we find our lives radically changed for the happier better.”(1)

Our happiness is not based on circumstances. It's based on what we tell ourselves about our circumstances.

For example:

 Lie: “I can’t be happy because of this broken relationship.” 

 Truth: “I’m sad about this broken relationship, but with God’s help I can find joy and happiness in spite of it.” 

 This isn't about naming and claiming it. It's about the comfort, joy, and peace we have in Christ in the midst of difficult circumstances.

The Bible says Christians, even when persecuted and grieving, are “Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous –with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions)” Matthew 5:1-11 (Amplified Bible). 

Our happiness is not based on outward conditions but inward peace, so we must quit telling ourselves lies! 

(1)Telling Yourself the Truth,  William Backus and Marie Chapian, Bethany House Publishers, copyright 1980, forward.
 

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Our words don't change our circumstances, but they can change something even more important than our circumstances. This 1-minute devotion explains.



Our words don't change our circumstances, but they can change something even more important than our circumstances. This 1-minute devotion explains. #BibleLoveNotes

7 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    So very true, God's word will always give us a clearer perspective. How blessed we are to have this when we face life's trials. Thanks Gail for this uplifting bible love note :)

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  2. The Mt. Ephraim CenterAugust 13, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    This is another great nugget of wisdom! I feel like my entire facebook is going to be links of your site! Telling Yourself The Truth is one of my FAVORITE books. I truly have found healing and power from the truth of the book and God's Word so I am glad to know you were impressed by it as well.

    Also Gail, thank you so much for allowing me to post your other blog! I will be posting it on my blog site tomorrow (8.13.12) and I also included your button and link to your site as well as credit! Thank you again so much! I think many people will be encouraged and blessed! :)

    Thank you! God Bless you!

    With God's Grace, Love, and Comfort
    ajwilson412.blogspot.com

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comAugust 13, 2012 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks, A.J.
      I'm so encouraged that you have been blessed by these posts, and I appreciate you sharing them on Facebook. And I feel privileged to be a guest post on your blog as well. Thanks, Gail

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  3. AnonymousAugust 13, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    More wisdom from the source of truth--the Holy Bible. And it's soooo easy to get caught up in the world's version. Thankfully we have reminders from the Word and from people like you who make it super easy to get it into our daily lives.
    Janet

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  4. BethAugust 22, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I needed this today, Gail! Thanks for vigilance to minister to others.

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  5. kaysieNovember 1, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    thank you for sharing the truth... many blessings to you!

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  6. rose63August 11, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    thank you for your bible notes.

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