Food for A New Mind - Part 1

The following is by Neil Anderson and is taken from his devotional by Freedom in Christ Ministries (FICM). I subscribe to this devotional online through Crosswalk.com and this was today's reading. As someone who has personally experienced the profound difference that believing and declaring out loud and obeying God's truth makes, I recommend that you make this simple practice part of your new year. It's a good idea to look up the Scripture references provided and then on the solid foundation of God's word, give your whole heart to reciting these with faith. It will make a difference in your life because it is God's word!

One True And Living God
I am the LORD your God. . . . You shall have no other gods before Me ~ Exodus 20:2,3

The doctrinal affirmations today and tomorrow will help you renew your mind and take your stand on the truth. I recommend that you read these Scriptural affirmations aloud at least once a week in the coming year.

I recognize that there is only one true and living God (Exodus 20:2, 3), who exists as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and that He is worthy of all honor, praise and worship as the Creator, Sustainer, Beginning and End of all things (Revelation 4:11; 5:9, 10; Isaiah 43:1, 7, 21).

I recognize Jesus Christ as the Messiah, the Word who became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:1, 14). I believe that He came to destroy the works of Satan (1 John 3:8), that He disarmed the rulers and authorities, having triumphed over them (Colossians 2:15).

I believe that God has proven His love for me, because when I was still a sinner, Christ died for me (Romans 5:8). I believe that He delivered me from the domain of darkness and transferred me to His kingdom, and in Him I have redemption, the forgiveness of sins (Colossians 1:13, 14).

I believe that I am now a child of God (1 John 3:1-3). I believe that I was saved by the grace of God through faith, that it was a gift and not the result of any works on my part (Ephesians 2:8).

I choose to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might (Ephesians 6:10). I put no confidence in the flesh (Philippians 3:3), for the weapons of my warfare are not of the flesh (2 Corinthians 10:4). I put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-17), and I resolve to stand firm in my faith and resist the evil one.

Prayer:
Lord, inscribe on my heart the truth of who You are and what You have done to secure my eternal salvation.