I Proclaim

If you weren't with us in church on Sunday you missed it. Of course, I say that about every Sunday. Especially the ones I miss. Pastor Robin of Almond Blossom Fellowship, the wonderful folks we share our awesome building with, was our guest speaker. I always love having guest speakers. It shakes things up a bit and gives you a new perspective on what might be old material. Or a new perspective on new material as the case may be. Pastor Robin definitely gave all of us a new perspective. Flashing from one Bible verse to another, he expounded on our need to know who we are in Christ(2Cor 4:13). I can't recall the last esoteric moment I spent wondering "who am I, really?" Usually the face in the mirror identifies itself every morning as yuk and my day goes on from there.

Listening to Pastor Robin has inspired me to rethink that morning ritual for a very important reason. That's not how God sees me. He tells us through the Word who we are and its not a good idea to disagree with His Word (Rom 10:17). So, who does God say we are? you will be surprised. Pastor Robin also gave each of us a page of proclamations. Bible verses that tell us how Christ sees us and therefore, how we should see ourselves. I am attaching a copy of it here for you to read. Robin says we need to find the ones that the Spirit speaks to us through, stand in front of our mirrors and proclaim them over ourselves. Probably not the most comfortable thing to do but, do you really want to argue with Jesus?

Check these out

I am covered by the Blood of Jesus and I abide in the secret place of the Most High, under the shadow of the Almighty. (Psalms 91:1)

Your angels have charge over me and will keep me in all of my ways bearing me up lest I dash my foot against a stone (Psalm 91:9-12)

I have authority to trample serpents and scorpions and over all the powers of the enemy and NOTHING shall by any means hurt me. I will rejoice, my name is written in the book of life. (Luke 10:19-20)

Every place my sole treads on my Lord God will give me (Joshua 1:3)

I will resist the devil and he MUST flee from me (James 4:7)

I am a son of the Most High God, Co-heirs with Jesus. (Romans 8:16-18)

I am more than a conquoror (Romans 8:37)

I have the mind of Christ (1Cor 2:16)

I walk by the Spirit and my mind is controlled by the Spirit. (Gal 5:16 & Romans 8:6)

Lord you have called me and are Faithful to sanctify my spirit, soul, and body and keep me blameless at your coming. (1 Thess 5:23-24)

Lord you equip me with everything good to do your will. (Hebrews 13:21)

I thank you Lord God that I belong to You and that you have chosen me to be part of Your Royal Priesthood and part of Your Holy Nation. (1 Peter 2:9)

By God, I am righteous, through faith in Jesus the Christ. (Phil 3:9)

My prayers are powerful and effective because I am righteous. (James 5:16)

Righteousness goes before me and prepares a way for my steps. (Psalms 85:13)

No weapon forged against me will prevail. I will refute every word that accuses me. (Isaiah 54:17)

I am an overcomer because the ONE who is in me is greater than he that is in the world. (1 John 4:4)

As your chosen child, holy and dearly loved I clothe myself with compassion, kindness, gentleness, and patience. (Colossians 3:12)

I will not grieve for the JOY of the Lord is my strength. (Neh 8:10)

I will not be terrified because You, God go before me and fight for me and you, God carry me. (Deut 1:29-30)