The War That Rages
I have been reading and listening to Mike Bickle and Kirk Bennett over and over the last several days. I’ve been listening to Mike’s sermon on Identity and reading his book “7 longings of the human heart” and Kirk’s sermon on the heart of the Father. In the grace of God, this is the journey I’m on. I’m recognizing the strongholds of shame, rejection and the fear of abandonment in my mind, and making war on these thought patterns by filling myself with (and choosing to believe) the truth of Gods Word. I’m bent on letting Abba tell me what He really thinks, and I know He will.
And already as I listen to hear my Father say “I love you,” my heart is bursting with excitement and the possibility of really belonging in His family. It hasn’t fully settled in yet, but I can see myself sitting at His table, accepted, cherished and secure.
Here is an excerpt from Mike’s book The Seven Longings of the Human Heart
“In realizing that we are God’s favorite, we gain specific advantages in the battle for our hearts, our minds, our peace, our joy. The enemy accuses us on two fronts. First, he tells us that we’re rejected by God rather than beloved. Second, he says we’re not sincere in our love of God because our love is weak. The enemy tells us that our weak love is pitiable and diluted, and even that it is completely false. When we finally understand that neither of these precepts are true, the enemy loses his ability to accuse us in these areas. We are able to believe that God is near, not far away. We understand that our love may be weak but it is certainly growing…and even now we are enjoyed and desired by God.”
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I am thankful for this reminder. God has been allowing me to increase in this knowledge, and as I think back, it is very significant. I’ll always remember Jennifer Roberts saying that knowing God’s love is our safety. That it will cause us to live differently. Your post re-energizes me to get the word out. To proclaim the truth that will set so many free.
That’s awesome Robin, go for it. It seems the battle that we have to win in our own hearts will be the battle we get to fight for others. Sweet redemption!
*big smile* Yeah!
Hey, you got something going. I read ‘biggest fan’ and ‘observation’. If God keeps speaking to you about this, keep on writing it. It’s such a blessing!