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The moment that I answered the email the lies began to replay themselves over and over.... "The meeting is not about what she said." "You have history with this person - she has never liked you."  "She is going to shut you down."  "You will never be able to complete the vision."  On and on it went. I heard the Spirit of the Lord say. "Diane, do not worry. Roll this over on Me. Rest in Me. Trust Me."  I wouldn't listen.  I seemed to be driven to believe the lies.  The lies continued. I called a friend.  I told her my feelings.  She empathized, pointed me to the Lord and said she would pray.  I wrung my hands in despair and the Spirit of the Lord said, "Come to Me and ask ME about the TRUTH of this situation."  On and on the battle went.  It quiet literally was torment!  I would never write on this subject except that I know for a fact that I am not the only woman to experience a mind battle such as the one written above.  Many of you reading have suffered defeat by the same or similar lies.

DianeslimheadshotThe Lies!  How can reasonably intelligent women continue to believe lies? WE do everyday. How?  Let's break it down. 
Our soul is made up of our mind
(intellect), our will(ability to choose), and our "precious"emotions.  We will and do relate to others through our soul.  Our soul is where our personality, our love language and our spiritual gifts and/or talents are displayed.  The soul is also the place where we can conjure up drama and live out lies.  I don't know about you but I just hate that last part!  Can't stand drama!  The older I get the less I can tolerate! 

Here is the process of this drama.....
1. We embrace a lie.  It could be from anywhere.  The fact remains is that we intelligently receive it as truth and then begin to dwell on it.
2. We willfully choose to ignore the promptings of the Spirit to look for the root.
3. Emotions succumb to irrational fears and feelings because we believed the lie. 
4. Result -
     Defeat in our spiritual walk.
             condemnation from ourselves and the enemy.
      Missed opportunities to minister.
      Damaged relationships with family and friends. 

It will seem that victory over the flesh (soul)is illusive even unattainable this side of heaven.  Another lie!  Victory is always available to a believer.  John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.   
Living in Victory is the safest most empowering place for the Christian to be.  Victory will cost.  Victory is hard work.  Living in true VICTORY is worth it!
Romans 8:26 In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words;

Remember there is no victory without a war!  
Therefore, Gird yourself for battle sister and march out into the open ready to stand firm and get to the very root of each lie. Ephesians 6:10-19 ".....13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins ...."

Battle plan for Victory - Life from the inside out!
1. Identify the lies.  In prayer, even if you are in the midst of the struggle.  Stop. Pray and ask the Lord to help you by showing you the root of the lie.
2.Surrender/Repent/Forgive an offense/Seek forgiveness.  Whatever response you need to take -  DO IT!  Willfully choose to surrender the lie, repent of the sin associated with the lie.  Forgive the person who has hurt you or sinned against you and/or seek forgiveness.
3. Identify your emotions and submit them through prayer to the Lord Exchange the lie for the truth of God's Word and replace your "stinkin" thinking!  2 Corinthians 10:3-6 3 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 6 and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete."
 

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There is Victory for our Souls!
Diane

 


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Nurture: Give and Get What You Need to Flourish
Guess what girls! We are not in a contest with one another! I hope you find that thought refreshing.

Is it just me, or do you sometimes
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find yourself in a teenage-type plot with adult women? She hurt my feelings. She didn't invite me. She gave me the cold shoulder. She didn't speak to me. I could go on and on.

Lisa Bevere's Nurture: Give and Get What You Need to Flourish caught my heart with her chapter titled, "Sister to Sister." It is packed full of biblical instruction on making friendships, connecting with each other, and why women don't connect. Envy, jealousy, competition,
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gossip, and isolation are just a few of the reasons that keep us sisters from sticking together. And that, my friends, is just in one chapter. Other chapters include topics such as Mentor r Mother, Elizabeth and Mary, and creating an En iron net of Nurture.

Are we too busy with our own wounds to see that others are guarded, vulnerable, and afraid? Women need to be healed. We could all use a little more love and support. Blessed is the woman who has true, genuine friends. Unfortunately, the more time I spend in ministry, the more women I meet that are suffering the lack of connections with other women. I can think of nothing more nourishing than love and support from a godly sister.

A quote from Lisa: "Sisters, we need to start clapping for one another! Why do we want to withhold support from each other? Are we that threatened and insecure?"

"The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense." Proverbs 27:9

Get to Nurturing Sister!

Kristi W. Cook
Wife of Dr. Jay Cook, pastor of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula, MS 

 

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