Written by TWFYT
Sunday March 15
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7 NKJV
A fascinating experiment was conducted a half century ago. Three men tested their strength on a gripping machine, with an average measure of 101 pounds of pressure. Then the participants were hypnotized, and the experiments told them, "You cannot grip because you are weak." Under the power of suggestion, their average grip strength fell to 29 pounds of pressure. Then the experiment said, "Now you can grip." Their average grip increased to 145 pounds of pressure. Their strength was increased fivefold when they said, "I can,' versus when they said, "I can't." it helps to think of Scripture as a script. While the reality of your circumstances often feels as if you are off script, you've got to take your cues from God's Word. You've got to live as if you are off script, you've got to take cues from God's Word. You've got to live as if you are who God says you can do. If you believe the enemy's lies, you're in deep trouble. But if you believe God's Word, it''s get you and keep you out of trouble. When you're lonely, don't forget His promise, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Heb 13:5 NKJV). When you feel like you've lost your way, remember His words: "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Pr 16:9 NKJV). When you're battling illness, you can stand on His promise: "'For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,' says the Lord" (Jer 30:17 NKJV).
Sunday March 15
"For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." Proverbs 23:7 NKJV
A fascinating experiment was conducted a half century ago. Three men tested their strength on a gripping machine, with an average measure of 101 pounds of pressure. Then the participants were hypnotized, and the experiments told them, "You cannot grip because you are weak." Under the power of suggestion, their average grip strength fell to 29 pounds of pressure. Then the experiment said, "Now you can grip." Their average grip increased to 145 pounds of pressure. Their strength was increased fivefold when they said, "I can,' versus when they said, "I can't." it helps to think of Scripture as a script. While the reality of your circumstances often feels as if you are off script, you've got to take your cues from God's Word. You've got to live as if you are off script, you've got to take cues from God's Word. You've got to live as if you are who God says you can do. If you believe the enemy's lies, you're in deep trouble. But if you believe God's Word, it''s get you and keep you out of trouble. When you're lonely, don't forget His promise, "I will never leave you nor forsake you" (Heb 13:5 NKJV). When you feel like you've lost your way, remember His words: "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Pr 16:9 NKJV). When you're battling illness, you can stand on His promise: "'For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,' says the Lord" (Jer 30:17 NKJV).
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