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Philippians 4:13

It is a fact of the Christian life that spiritual battles are often won or lost in the mind.  The Devil loves to mislead our thinking.  Why else do you suppose we are called to put on the helmet of salvation everyday? (Ephesians 6:17).  It is because our minds present such a tempting target to the Enemy!  Knowing that Satan is out to deceive us, we must focus our minds on three fundamental beliefs.

Believe that God has gifted you to do what He has called you to do.  Your life is no coincidence, the Father has a specific plan for each one of His children. (Jer. 29:11)  He has empowered you with the spiritual gifts to accomplish what He has in mind.  Therefore, do not be afraid!  The One who called you is strong enough to keep you.

Believe that you can do whatever He calls you to do.  If you allow fear and doubt to knock you off course, then you have become disobedient to the will of your heavenly Father.  Do not permit the Enemy to rob you of your calling!  Be assured that you are, in fact, able to do all things through the power of God. (Phil. 4:13)

Believe in the principles of Scripture to guide you.

God has not left you in a distant land with no instructions.  Just as a map leads soldiers to the specific target, so will God’s Word direct your path in the way He wants you to go.

Do you struggle with self doubt as you go about your life?  Turn your doubts over to God, and accept His call to the successful Christian life.

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As we accept God’s amazing gift of grace for our lives, we experience the peace that comes with knowing Him.  While our problems may still exist, we have the assurance that God is with us.

Peace with God means we understand that our sins have been forgiven.  The inner turmoil that once raged within us has vanished.  We know where we will go after this life on earth ends – we will be with Him for eternity.

And while that provides a great measure of peace for us now, there are still other areas of our hearts that need peace.

We wrestle and struggle with God, wanting to take control of that area and unwilling to surrender to Him.  If we win the battle for control, we ultimately lose.  However, if God wins the battle, we win, too.

The peace of God is what we need as we walk in His grace.  Paul writes, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:7).

None of us are immune to the life-shaking events that sometimes broadside us in the middle of an unsuspecting afternoon.  However, the peace of God enables us to weather the most violent of storms in our lives.  Instead of wondering about what might happen, He gives us the peace in our hearts necessary to stand.

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