I've been living the past two and half years of my life as a victim. I am good at playing the part. In fact, I have reason to play the part. But maybe what God desires out of me is to be a victor, not a victim. Maybe God really is calling me to live my life in true freedom. In God's Word it says, "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." I can claim victory through Christ! You see, as a victim I feel silenced and alone. But, the Truth says that I can speak with authority against the devil. As a victim, I manipulate God's Truth into lies. As a victim, I am shy and fearful of people. But as a victor, I can be confident, as I know that I am a child of the one true God. As a victor, I have the freedom to love people and allow them to love me. As a victim, I could only allow people to pity me and feel sorry for me. As a victor, I can open my heart to the joy that God is offering freely to me. As a victor, I can accept His mercy and grace. As a victor, I can admit to my sin and repent and confess. As a victor, I can learn patience and self-control. So, as I enter the new year (2012) I claim VICTORY in the name of Jesus Christ. I will stand up and fight the battle. I will stand firm on God's Truth. I will fight with the armor of God.
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. --1 Corinthians 15:54-58
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. --Luke 10:19
<3 always,
liann
When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. --1 Corinthians 15:54-58
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. --Luke 10:19
<3 always,
liann
