While some might question whether the Bible is relevant to today, I maintain that it is. I have experienced the power of God’s Word in my life. Specifically, the principle of renewing the mind made all the difference in my eating disorder recovery.
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2 Corinthians 1:9-10 NRSV
Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death so that we would rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. He who rescued us from so deadly a peril will continue to rescue us; on him we have set our hope that he will rescue us again.
I’ve always believed in God, believed that He exists, that He gave us His Word, that He desires to be interactively involved with me.
I have not always trusted Him.
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If you are in eating disorder recovery, you know what a tough battle it is. There are times that you may even feel it’s impossible to find the strength you need. But if you look to the Bible, you can find strength right at your fingertips. God’s word can give you the strength and power you need to move forward in your recovery.
Psalm 121:1,2 is a great place to start when looking for Bible passages that offer strength. I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.
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“It was good for me to be afflicted–so that I might learn your decrees.” Psalm 119:71
As it is the duty of God’s children to prepare for affliction before it comes; so it is also their duty to improve affliction when it does come.
If we do not prepare for affliction–we shall be surprised by it;
and, if we do not improve it–we are likely to increase it.
He who would prepare for affliction, must beforehand:
(1.) resign all to God,
(2.) strengthen his graces,
(3.) store up divine promises,
(4.) and search out secret sins.
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Below are Psalms you may want to read or pray for protection:
Also see: Prayer for Protection
Prayer for Protection and Guidance
Psalm 16
Preserve me, O God:
for in thee do I put my trust.
O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD,
Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
But to the saints that are in the earth,
and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god:
their drink offerings of blood will I not offer,
nor take up their names into my lips.
The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup:
thou maintainest my lot.
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And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised,
he was able also to perform. Romans 4:21 KJV
It has been said of Abraham that he was a friend of God and the father of many nations, but what impacts me most about this biblical patriarch is that he was “fully persuaded” that God could and would fulfill His promises, regardless of seemingly impossible circumstances.
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note: Members may discuss this workshop in the Message Boards HERE
Obie-Host Hello and welcome to CIR’s latest Workshop:
“Life is Not a Game: Rules, rebellion, and freedom as a follower of Jesus” given by Rich Dixon.
Rich is a respected speaker and the author of “Relentless Grace: God’s Invitation To Give Hope Another Chance”.
You are invited to visit Rich’s web site: http://www.relentlessgrace.com
where you can learn more about Rich and his writings and you can also purchase his book.
You may download the booklet for free which this workshop is about here:
We will open with prayer, after which Rich will speak for several minutes. When he is through speaking
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You look ahead with such despair and feel all hope is gone, for life has been so difficult already you feel worn. But living life in happiness But if you fear rejection The first step is the hardest, |
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Is Jesus an optimist? How about His followers?
I’ve been writing this week about optimism. I created A Reluctant Optimist’s Code in an attempt to counteract my natural inclination to perceive that The Half Empty Glass Is Leaking.
Today I’m wondering what the Bible says about my half-baked ideas. Since I just posted my list of 100 Significant Scriptures that shape my personal theology, I started there.
Jesus the Optimist? Read More »
This is easily the longest article I’ve ever written. Check out the next few sentences and you’ll see why.
A while back someone asked me to define my “life verse.”
I suppose if I HAD to choose a single passage I’d pick Romans 8:28.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
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