Affirming Truth for Powerful Living

Not only do we speak what we believe, what we speak, we ultimately get: "Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he says shall come to pass, he shall have whatever he says" (Mark 11:23).

The things that we say over and over again have a substantial impact on us. What we continually confess is what we will ultimately do, get or become, thus becoming a pattern of life. When we confess fear, we will be more afraid. When we confess lack, we will be more likely to have poverty. When we confess illness, we open the door for illness. When we confess failure, we will tend to fail.

On the other hand, when we confess strength, we will have strength. When we confess plenty, we will have plenty. When we confess health, we will have health. The words of our mouth largely shape the events of life, our personal esteem, how others view us.

The word "confess" means "to say the same thing as another" or "to verbally accept the viewpoint of another." Therefore, our confessions either bring us into agreement with God, unlocking His resources or they will bring us into agreement with the enemy who thrives on our failure. It is very important, therefore, that we speak the truth; not how things appear to be in the natural but how they are in God's viewpoint: "Do ye look on things after the outward appearance" (2 Corinthians 10:7a)?

To speak God's truth regarding our circumstances, others, and ourselves demands that we ferret out and take issue with any corruption contained in what we believe, confessing truth in and to every situation and relationship. As we steadfastly do that, we will experience change both in what we believe and the quality and content of our lives.

Confessing such scriptures as the follow will help the change process:

1. "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shall go: I will guide you with my eye" (Psalm 32:8).


2. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5,6).


3. "And the Lord shall guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and make fat your bones: and you will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not" (Isaiah 58:11).


4. "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

Repeat these scriptures (and others) continuously, confronting every thought of defeat and despair that rises up in you until your defeat is gone and your eyes are firmly fixed on the Lord. He says, "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You" (Isaiah 26:3).

Displace old worn and hurtful beliefs with the Word of God, beginning today! Start right now. Remember, our Father cares for you. "Fear thou not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen you; yea, I will help you; yea, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness" (Isaiah 41:10).

Jeff