Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2
This week, we continue our âPractical Steps for Deliveranceâ Series and weâre focusing on Running Our Race of Faith.
Watch this weekâs video, and grab the scriptures and practical steps below.
May God bless you along your journey to deliverance and in navigating your freedom in Christ Jesus!
Have a healthy & wholesome weekend,
Love you bunches đ
Reference Scriptures
Matthew 11:28-30
Romans 5:3-5
Philippians 1:6
Video Notes
First things First â Decide that Jesus is #1
Submit to Him and make a decision that He is Lord over your life and your #1 priority
Ready to make that commitment? Read the following aloud:
Jesus, I thank You for dying on the cross for my sins and being raised again on the third day so that I may have life more abundantly. I submit my life to You today and ask You to be my Lord and to guide me by Your Holy Spirit. You are my #1 priority and my relationship with You is of utmost importance. In Jesusâ name!
Practical Steps for Enduring in Faith â A Quick Snapshot
Run your race of faith
The one God laid out for you specifically
Throw off any and everything that hinders or slows down your faith or interrupts your focus on Jesus
Resist the urge to approach this process from a place of religion & tradition, legalism, asceticism, or carnality
Allow the Holy Spirit to guide and empower you in this process on an ongoing basis
Remember, your âweightsâ may not be the same as someone elseâs
As you go from glory to glory, the âweightsâ may be different, so be flexible and willing to move with the Holy Spirit
Watch the Video
In todayâs video, we are continuing our deliverance series, where weâve been highlighting practical steps for obtaining and maintaining FREEDOM through Jesus Christ. This week, we talk about the process of being transformed by the renewing of your mind. The mindsets we carried in the world, in sin, in bondage arenât suitable or conducive for the Kingdom of God. So, as we learn the knowledge of God (Kingdom wisdom and understanding), we must undergo an intentional transformation in the way we think in every area of our lives in order to fully walk in our freedom and into our God-given destiny!
I pray this video blesses whoever it is meant to reach. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share with your tribe!
Love you bunches đ
Focus Scriptures
Anchor Scripture: Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Isaiah 55:8-9
1 Corinthians 10:5-6
Philippians 4:8
Proverbs 3:5-6 (whole chapter, really!)
Want to read about the biblical transformation stories I mentioned? Check out the passages below.
Abraham - Starting at Genesis 12
The Israelites - Exodus
Ruth - She had her own book đ
Esther - She has her own book, too đ
Paul - Acts 9
Jesusâ Disciples - Read the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John)
Watch the Video
Practical Steps for Renewing Your Mind
Make a commitment to this intentional process of changing your mind and letting go of whatever doesnât align with Godâs Kingdom.
You may not even know what all of this entails at the beginning, but commit to the process of finding out and following through.
Pray and ask God to order your footsteps and teach you His ways. Ask Him to point out mindsets, habits, etc. that wonât be conducive to your relationship and future in Him.
Know that it is okay to not have all the answers at first
It was be a process to bring all areas of your life to Kingdom alignment
There may be a period of time between unlearning the old and relearning the new â itâs okay not to know it all during that time.
God will reveal the things you need to know in His timing.
Guard your ear and eye gates always, but more particularly as God is remolding your thinking in certain areas.
This is not just guarding your gates from open doors to the enemy, but also shielding your intake as you are allowing God to teach you and transform your mindsets in certain areas.
Advice in any area can be good, but it can also cloud your hearing and judgment if you havenât solidified your foundation. It can also create unnecessary noise in the moments when God wants to speak to you directly, so just be mindful.
Take every thought captive and make it submit to the obedience of Christ!
Donât just accept every thought. Actively filter through them.
Eliminate what is not fitting and replace it with correct thoughts that align with what God says.
Ask yourself: Is it noble? Pure? Lovely? Of good report? Virtuous? Praiseworthy? TRUE? If not, refer to the two points above.
Donât conform!
In unlearning the worldâs ways and relearning Kingdom ways, you may find that you are the only one or one of very few (from what you can see around you) thatâs thinking and doing thingâs Godâs way
Resist the urge to shrink back into old ways just to fit in
Resist the thoughts that youâre crazy for believing what God says about things
Resist the urge to let your logic choke out Godâs voice, Word, and instructions!
Trust in the Lord with alls your heart, mind, and strength! Lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path!
Be blessed on your journey, beloved đđ
Happy Faith Friday, Garden Fam đ¸
In todayâs video, we are continuing our deliverance series, where weâve been highlighting practical steps for obtaining and maintaining FREEDOM through Jesus Christ. This week, we talk about another major key to getting and staying free and that is KNOWLEDGE. This is not the knowledge of the world, but Godly wisdom, understanding, and discernment from the Word and Spirit of God.
Parts of our deliverance may happen in a moment, but others may occur overtime. This step normally occurs over time as we study Godâs Word and spend time in His presence. His truth replaces our opinions. His ways take precedent over anything we thought we knew before. Gaining Godly, heavenly knowledge require humility before God, coming to Him as a little child and allowing Him to teach you. Over time, you will notice a shift.
This video must be for somebody, because it was a struggle to record today. Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit came through, so I pray whoever this is for is blessed, encouraged, and even set free in Jesusâ name!
Love you bunches đ