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Devotional: Life Matters, Series 7 Part 4

 LIFE MATTERS DISCUSS, SERIES 7 PART 4


TOPIC: WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND 4

BIBLE REF: Philippians 4:12, Zechariah 8:13, 2Corithians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Romans 12:2


The second tool for changing your thinking is the Rewire Principle: Rewire your brain, renew your mind. 

Any trigger about money leads me to fear, thoughts of how I don’t have enough, and my need to save more to create security. When I am triggered about money, I fall into a rut—that’s the way my brain works—so I need to create a trench of truth.


The good news is that the Bible speaks to all our problems. God’s Word gives us truth that empowers us to break out of the old ruts of destruction and onto a new path that leads to life. What does the Bible say that applies directly to my fears and issues about money? Here are some of my verses:


I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:12 NIV.


“I will save you, and you will be a blessing.” Zechariah 8:13 NIV


“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 NIV


God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV


God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV 


From these I put together what I call a “declaration”—what I am declaring to be true in my battle against the lies I am tempted to believe. The goal of the declaration is to have it become my new neural pathway, my intentionally dug trench of truth.

*Here’s my declaration based on God’s Word:*

Money is not and never will be a problem for me.


My God is an abundant provider who meets every need. Because I am blessed, 


I will always be a blessing. I will lead the way with irrational generosity, because I know it’s truly more blessed to give than to receive.


That’s just one of my declarations that speaks directly to a problem that has plagued me for years. These statements create a new pathway, leading to peace and generosity. 

What new neural pathway do you need to create? That depends on your old pathway, right?


Draw your declarations from God’s truth and make them your own. Be creative. Write your declarations in a way that will speak to and inspire you. Put them in places where you can quickly see them and memorize them. Put them in the notes on your phone so you can immediately swipe away and scroll to them. Record them in your voice memos and listen as you exercise or drive. Repetition will dig your new trench deeper and deeper, making the new pathway easier and more accessible.


Write your declaration as if it were already true, even if you don’t fully believe it yet. With a new declaration, we are claiming the victory we have in Christ, and we need to create a neural pathway that affirms our ability to demolish the stronghold and win the battle.


All this might feel foolish at first. Remember, anything new can feel strange in the beginning. You will be saying something you want to believe, but your life will be saying something different. That’s okay. Don’t be discouraged. Don’t give up. The gravitational pull toward your old negative thoughts will likely be stronger than you can imagine. Resist those lies*. Keep renewing your mind with God’s truth, and it will become true of you.


... Please Catch Up The Continuation tomorrow by God's grace

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