Who are the voices in my head? Are they voices of truth or meant to bring lies? How do I discern their motives? Do we feel joy when we are around certain people or do we feel worn down by their constant belittling and lies?
Joy comes from the people sent to encourage and love like Jesus. Anxiety and conflict comes from those who are detours from our peace.
“Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.”
Romans 12:9-10 NLT
We all have times when we are HALT ( hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) that seem to coincide with a confused mind. Have you had moments that you feel such an attack of pessimistic insecurity?
It may come as a surprise but every human has moments of internal mind games. You can be a teen, single or married, middle aged adult or seasoned person. You can still struggle with moments of insecurity! The devil knows how to mess with our minds.
But the Bible reminds us in Romans 12:2, His Word has power for life not destruction, we can ask the Lord for a renewed mind. The reason we need this solution for daily life, our Creator God is the only source of peace, He is the Spirit of truth.
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Romans 12:2 NLT
The way we can hear the Creators voice over the crowds loud comparison games is to seek answers and truth from Him first. He will never lie, Our Creator will remind us who we are: precious, loved, chosen, children of Jesus.
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” Matthew 6:33 NLT
We must make the free will choice to follow the Holy Spirit and be transformed into the character of our Creator! Block out the voices of this world that seek to destroy your peace. Call out to the Creator for His voice to guide your life.
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.”
Galatians 5:22-23, 25-26 NLT
Nothing in this world will ever satisfy or bring the peace of God that is the greatest treasure.
Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
Matthew 6:19-21
Examine your thoughts. Ask the Creator God to help you break off the habits of insecurity. Your patterns have been developed over time but God can deliver you and bring breakthroughs from the attacks by the enemy.
Evermore Collective has a beautiful song, In Quiet Trust that is so soothing with lyrics. Be quiet and trust Him!
https://youtu.be/GXZVXhPsxwo?si=XUrnvkxBBjv4–Pv
Seek the Lord and spend time daily asking for His words of love, life and joy!
You are His Treasure ! Trust His steps for your life! Walk in peace.
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