We have the power to achieve, create and change circumstances in our lives. We are born powerful. Our Creator did not leave us helpless, poor and weak. He gave us all the tools to not only survive but fulfill our destiny to the utmost. We are all born for a purpose. It does not matter where we came from or the circumstances of our birth, youth or present lifestyle.
Let us consider these Words:
"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; forsake not the works of your own hands." (Isaiah 138:8)
"I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are thy works.. My substance was not hid from you, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in your book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.(Psalm 139:14-16)
"Thus says the Lord, thy Redeemer; the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God who teaches you to profit, who leads you by the way that you should go." (Isaiah 48:17)
These are just a few Words of Promise that you can stand on and act upon. The Bible is filled with them. Not only is God's Word better than the thoughts and words of great thinking and creative genius, it transforms people! Why? Because they penetrate the heart! They don't merely appeal to your intellect, emotions or common sense, like ordinary words. The Word of God is "Quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow (body), and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12).
The Word of God is Truth, and the Truth will set you free. Freedom from fear, despair, suffering, and anxiety is the greatest gift you can get. It fills you with hope, love and faith which transforms into real Power..
Jesus is also called the Word of God. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with of God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) He came to give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord. (Isaiah 61:3) Furthermore, to those who believe in Him He gives the power to become the sons of God. (John 1:12)
That amazing power is not just for us to read about in the Bible. That kind of supernatural power is available to each and every one of us, every moment of every day! God's truth allows you to experience His grace and His power. So, instead of solving your problems by your own minute power, allow me to encourage you to reach out and tap into God's Power. It's available for each one of us, smart or not, rich or poor, happy or miserable - any time we call upon His name.
"I will" shouts victory loud enough to drown out the cries of difficulty. "I will" overpowers discouragement with accomplishment.
"I will" is mastery over adversity. "I will" conquers complications, annihilates dilemmas, and sweeps away obstacles. Those two little words, "I will," resonate power.
And the opposite, as you might well imagine, are the two words "I cannot." Those two words timidly speak of lack, indecision, and weakness. "I cannot" only sees difficulty and can never see victory.
"I cannot" is discouragement with no possible accomplishment. "I cannot" is mastery over nothing but failure. "I cannot" is drowning in dilemmas and obstacles and sees no way out.
In your vocabulary, do you say, "I will," or do you say, "I cannot?"
Take care to not confuse "I will" with "I can." They are not the same, and are often in fact very far apart. For example, if you wait until you think you can accomplish something, you will not get it done. In fact, you will never even start.
There are many who have the ability to accomplish great things but never get around to saying, "I will." You might be the greatest carpenter that ever lived and have the finest tools on the market. It may be impressive to others for you to say, "You name it and I can build it!" However, you will never build a single thing until you say, "I will build!"
What, then, if you have no ability as a carpenter but possess a great desire to build? You will set your own course by saying either "I cannot build," or "I will learn." "I cannot" simply says that there is no way, while, "I will" emphatically declares that there is a way and you will find it.
Once again, it becomes so clear and obvious: that which comes out of your mouth is an excellent indicator of what's going on inside your mind. What so many people don't realize about this is that every time you make a statement, you hear it, and it augments and fortifies it in your mind.
"I will" or "I cannot" ? they each determine the path you have chosen to travel. They indicate your choice for failure or defeat.
But what about, "I'll try?" Doesn't that indicate some persistence and positive direction? No, it doesn't. "I'll try" is simply "I cannot" in disguise. Even the phrase "I'm going to try really, really hard" stills lacks a decisive commitment to success and victory.
Suppose you've always wanted to run in a marathon. You can say, "I think I'll try to get in shape for the marathon." You might even say, "I'm really going to try to get into shape and be ready for the upcoming marathon." Those phrases may sound nice and noble, but they leave the door wide open to quit and give up, do they not?
On the other hand, when you state emphatically, "I will get into shape and I will run in the upcoming marathon," you have clearly stated your intentions and there are no options. You have made a commitment. "I will!" Do you see the difference? It genuinely is a significant difference.
God never made a failure, so don't accept failure by saying, "I cannot." Don't leave the door wide open to quit by saying, "I'll try." With God's help you don't need to settle for "try."
Decide and determine that you will, and He will help you. He will guide you. He will direct your paths. Decide that you will and He will be there with you every single step of the way.
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