Ten “For Sures”
Daily writing promptList 10 things you know to be absolutely certain.
View all responsesI have the power and ability to reject and repel thoughts that torment and mislead me and to welcome and embrace thoughts that encourage me and give me peace. (I do it throughout each day.)I don’t have to obey my desires no matter how strong or compelling they may be. I can persistently resist and overcome them. I am more than my desires. I don’t have to let them force me to identify myself by my them.The only way I have ever been able to get rid of my guilt and shame is to ask for and receive God’s gift of forgiveness. Confessing my sins and being aware that I’m forgiven and set free from them is wonderful! However, trying to deny or medicate my guilt causes me much pain and many problems. When I humbly and honestly talk to Jesus I become aware of a positive, hope-filled inner voice. When I listen for the voice of Jesus to speak within me, I’m often prompted to take positive action and when I do, I frequently have experiences that defy logic and human reasoning. When I read the Bible with an open heart, it touches me and changes me from the inside out. I’m fully convinced that the Bible is inspired by God because it shows me my heart. When I ponder it and do what it says, it greatly improves my life. When I rely on God more than I rely on self-effort amazing things happen. I have met and heard the stories of many people from around the world (and read the stories of hundreds of people who lived in various cultures during the past 2,000 years) who tell how they have experienced and followed the risen Jesus in ways very similar to how I have. When I meet them or read their stories, I feel an instant heart-connection with them. No flag or nation represents the risen Jesus Christ. He’s King of His own kingdom that is within the heart of His true followers.[image error]Pexels.com" data-medium-file="https://hopethoughts.com/wp-content/u..." data-large-file="https://hopethoughts.com/wp-content/u..." tabindex="0" role="button" src="https://hopethoughts.com/wp-content/u..." alt="" class="wp-image-40339" />Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com
View all responsesI have the power and ability to reject and repel thoughts that torment and mislead me and to welcome and embrace thoughts that encourage me and give me peace. (I do it throughout each day.)I don’t have to obey my desires no matter how strong or compelling they may be. I can persistently resist and overcome them. I am more than my desires. I don’t have to let them force me to identify myself by my them.The only way I have ever been able to get rid of my guilt and shame is to ask for and receive God’s gift of forgiveness. Confessing my sins and being aware that I’m forgiven and set free from them is wonderful! However, trying to deny or medicate my guilt causes me much pain and many problems. When I humbly and honestly talk to Jesus I become aware of a positive, hope-filled inner voice. When I listen for the voice of Jesus to speak within me, I’m often prompted to take positive action and when I do, I frequently have experiences that defy logic and human reasoning. When I read the Bible with an open heart, it touches me and changes me from the inside out. I’m fully convinced that the Bible is inspired by God because it shows me my heart. When I ponder it and do what it says, it greatly improves my life. When I rely on God more than I rely on self-effort amazing things happen. I have met and heard the stories of many people from around the world (and read the stories of hundreds of people who lived in various cultures during the past 2,000 years) who tell how they have experienced and followed the risen Jesus in ways very similar to how I have. When I meet them or read their stories, I feel an instant heart-connection with them. No flag or nation represents the risen Jesus Christ. He’s King of His own kingdom that is within the heart of His true followers.[image error]Pexels.com" data-medium-file="https://hopethoughts.com/wp-content/u..." data-large-file="https://hopethoughts.com/wp-content/u..." tabindex="0" role="button" src="https://hopethoughts.com/wp-content/u..." alt="" class="wp-image-40339" />Photo by Brett Jordan on Pexels.com
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