As a kid we used to sing a chorus in church and I also remember my mom singing this around the house... "All the promises in the Book are mine every chapter, every verse, every line. All are blessings of His love divine. All the promises in the book are mine"... Side note: I don't think I ever heard all the words (interesting). Here is the link to the whole song lyrics "All the Promises" link
I can't say that this is really the case because some promises are directed at differing individuals or nations or even the Devil (his promises are some I don't want). However there are a lot of them that are for us. Jesus gave us this one:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
So Jesus said it so it is done and peace is always ours, right? Yes and no. Peace is always there for you, whether you walk in it is up to you. Look at it this way... (except in an outage and/or nonpayment situation) electricity is always available, but if the switch isn't in the "on" position you will remain in the dark. (Selah)
You can have peace in any situation, even though you may be a storm, you can have perfect peace inside and out. The question that you must figure out it is... is your peace switch or worry switch in the on position and shining bright in you life?
Pr 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
This verse holds the key. You could easily translate this verse to say "Guard your heart for from it will come the perspective and manner in which you will live your life". Your thought life digs the banks in which the river of your life must flow in. The good news is, you can direct and change, in large part, what course your life takes. (Just looking at this last sentence and pondering on it would help any of us.) What is it that you are continually thinking about? Is it the problem or the worst possible results of the situation or is it the best? We all get caught in these situations like: arguments, lack of money, abundance of bills or physical maladies, any of which can possess and dominate our thoughts. Keeping your peace during a problem or using and possessing any other promise comes down to guarding (or keeping) what you allow yourself to dwell on. Fighting is often involved to control your thoughts.
Here are some clues:
1.What does the Word say about the situation
2. Say these out loud (if possible) and reenforce the truth
3. Who is your god? Is He weak and unable to help and deliver you? Could He be strong and able enough to help you?
4. Sometimes it takes effort, "keeping your heart" can take some of your time. The battle may be to get rid of the thought patterns that you made (ones of failure or worry).
More later...
I can't say that this is really the case because some promises are directed at differing individuals or nations or even the Devil (his promises are some I don't want). However there are a lot of them that are for us. Jesus gave us this one:
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
So Jesus said it so it is done and peace is always ours, right? Yes and no. Peace is always there for you, whether you walk in it is up to you. Look at it this way... (except in an outage and/or nonpayment situation) electricity is always available, but if the switch isn't in the "on" position you will remain in the dark. (Selah)
You can have peace in any situation, even though you may be a storm, you can have perfect peace inside and out. The question that you must figure out it is... is your peace switch or worry switch in the on position and shining bright in you life?
Pr 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
This verse holds the key. You could easily translate this verse to say "Guard your heart for from it will come the perspective and manner in which you will live your life". Your thought life digs the banks in which the river of your life must flow in. The good news is, you can direct and change, in large part, what course your life takes. (Just looking at this last sentence and pondering on it would help any of us.) What is it that you are continually thinking about? Is it the problem or the worst possible results of the situation or is it the best? We all get caught in these situations like: arguments, lack of money, abundance of bills or physical maladies, any of which can possess and dominate our thoughts. Keeping your peace during a problem or using and possessing any other promise comes down to guarding (or keeping) what you allow yourself to dwell on. Fighting is often involved to control your thoughts.
Here are some clues:
1.What does the Word say about the situation
2. Say these out loud (if possible) and reenforce the truth
3. Who is your god? Is He weak and unable to help and deliver you? Could He be strong and able enough to help you?
4. Sometimes it takes effort, "keeping your heart" can take some of your time. The battle may be to get rid of the thought patterns that you made (ones of failure or worry).
More later...
