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Here's a summary of the time I spent with God to help renew my mind and transform my life that I'd like to share with the group to remind and encourage...

I chose an exchange life devotional on "Identity" written by Dr. Stephen Phinney from the Institute of Ministry. Here are some scriptures that I found valuable to me and the truths from these scriptures that I paraphrased and restated from the study:

"Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass." 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

I hope my spirit, soul and body will be made complete until Jesus comes to greet us in His second coming. He will get me through all of my struggles with temptation. This is a promise and commitment to me by God.

"Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen." Hebrews 13:20-21

The Lord's promise with me comes through the blood of Jesus Christ. He has equipped and empowered me to accomplish His will in my life. This promise will "seal the deal" in all of my warfare activities.

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him is the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21

My resources are limitless in Christ Jesus. God eve cares about the small and insignificant things in my life.

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." Philippians 4:23

God's grace is never going to change - no matter what I choose to do in walking after the flesh.

"Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it." Colossians 4:17

God wants me to step into the ministry that He has called me to fulfill. That doesn't mean that I have to quit the business I have built, but it certainly means that He wants to use my work to accomplish His mission for me and those around me.

"Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them. Our people must also learn to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, so that they will not be unfruitful." Titus 3:13-14

One of the easiest and most beneficial ways of reaching out to others in need is helping other ministry leaders accomplish the work to which God has called them. I need to find out what my Church's pressing needs are then give -- time, effort, money, material possessions, skills, or whatever I have to offer. This way the people and ministries I believe in can be fruitful and multiply the works of God.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!" 2 Thessalonians 3:16

As God allows circumstances to flood my world, I need cling to the peace in Christ. He has already promised me that He will be with me through it all. I won't look behind me, but just fix my eyes on Jesus and He will direct me in all of my plans.

"Guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called 'knowledge'-- which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you." 1 Timothy 6:20-21

God wants me to put up a shield around the people, places and things He has entrusted to me. I need to apply what I have learned and not slip back into worldly discussions and arguments that are falsely called "knowledge".

"But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth." 2 Timothy 4:17

Jesus Christ has a mission to stand with me and strengthen me in all of my ways. He wants me to proclaim all of what He has shown me to others and LIBERATE THIS GENERATION TO FOLLOW HIM WITH ME. He wants all others in my life to hear and experience the freedom I have been given. I was rescued; now I need to go help others be rescued!

"Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say." Philemon 1:21

I take great confidence in what God has done for me. I am a victor in Christ Jesus! God has done a mighty work in my heart and life. I should embrace His Truth with a great deal of joy! I give God all the glory and authority to rule my life each day!!!