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LET'S CHANGE THAT NEGATIVE THOUGH TODAY! | LET'S CHANGE THAT NEGATIVE THOUGH TODAY! | ||
'''1. Awaken to God’s grace.''' Titus 2:12 says, “This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age.” (TPT) | '''1. Awaken to God’s grace.''' [[Titus 2:12]] says, “This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age.” (TPT) | ||
His grace empowers us to change, break a habit or be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive IT! | His grace empowers us to change, break a habit or be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive IT! | ||
'''2. Believe that the power to change is a GIFT.''' 2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants "repentance," or "the power to change," AS A GIFT. The ability to experience lasting change in any area of our life is a gift from God. Receive the gift of repentance, or “the gift to change,” by FAITH. Ask for it and receive it. God gives generously when you believe! (James 1:6) | '''2. Believe that the power to change is a GIFT.''' [[2 Timothy 2:25]] says God grants "repentance," or "the power to change," AS A GIFT. The ability to experience lasting change in any area of our life is a gift from God. Receive the gift of repentance, or “the gift to change,” by FAITH. Ask for it and receive it. God gives generously when you believe! ([[James 1:6]]) | ||
'''3. All change begins by believing you are loved by God.''' Romans 2: | '''3. All change begins by believing you are loved by God.''' [[Romans 2:4]]<nowiki/>b says, “Do you realize that all the wealth of his extravagant kindness is meant to melt your heart and lead you into repentance?" (TPT) | ||
'''4. Notice, in that verse, that His love and kindness change the way we think; THEN they change the way we act.''' All lasting change begins by surrendering my thought life to the Word of God. (Romans 12:2) | '''4. Notice, in that verse, that His love and kindness change the way we think; THEN they change the way we act.''' All lasting change begins by surrendering my thought life to the Word of God. ([[Romans 12:2]]) | ||
'''5. Believe in the process that leads to progress. Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away.''' Jesus touched the blind man once, then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. (Mark 8:22–26) I believe these next 21 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus. | '''5. Believe in the process that leads to progress. Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away.''' Jesus touched the blind man once, then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. (Mark 8:22–26) I believe these next 21 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus. |