Mountain Streams


You Are Unique!
David Brandt Berg

Do you know who the happiest people are? Those who accept themselves the way God made them, who learn to be happy with what they have and are not overly concerned about what others think. Struggling to live up to what you think others expect of you puts a real weight on you, but there's freedom in humility.

If you were honest, I think you'd admit that you really admire people who have the courage to just be themselves, rather than try so hard to be something they're not in order to fit in or impress others. Of course, those who make such decisions and take such stands often face loneliness and a feeling of isolation from others around them, which is sad.

You know, when I was young I didn't like the way I looked. I thought my nose was too big and that I was too skinny and ugly. I had quite an inferiority complex about that, and it took me a long time to get over it. Part of it was my pride, and part of it was comparing. But then as I grew older, I realized it really didn't matter. I understood that the Lord made me the way He wanted me, and that He made me that way because He loved me.

He loves you the way He made you, and you're beautiful in His eyes.

He loves you the way He made you, and you're beautiful in His eyes. We're all unique and special. In His eyes there is no ugliness, no matter what we look like.

Building self-esteem often has a lot to do with your relationship with the Lord. The closer you draw to Him and the more at peace you are with Him, the more content and at peace you'll be with yourself, the happier you'll be, and the more relaxed you'll be. When you're living close to the Lord, you're handsome or beautiful because His love and His light shine through.

I have a suggestion for you: Sit down sometime and let the Lord speak to you about yourself. Or ask someone else to pray and ask Him to tell you how He sees you, what your inner beauties are, what your inner strengths are, and what gifts and abilities He likes to bring forth in you, that He likes to see shine for others. Let Him encourage you, and you'll find that you can actually be quite happy being His unique creation.

Wednesday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Hear God Speaking All The Time

Amidst the noise of my world, I shall rekindle my desire to hear God tell me in a louder voice how much He loves me.

Tuesday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Be A Person Of Godly Power

I shall call upon Christ to make my thoughts godly thoughts, my feelings godly feelings, and my actions godly actions.
 
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Monday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Seek God's Wisdom In Love

Every day I shall seek God's wisdom in love, ever-flowing from His heart into my heart.

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Mat 22:29 "Jesus answered and said unto them, 'Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.'"

Very plainly stated by the Master on why our progress might be hindered or delayed. Not knowing the Scriptures and not knowing the power of God. Think that He was only speaking to the Sadducees of His day? The Sadducees were those that were religious, but denied the existence of a future state. Not me, you say? If you are not fully persuaded that God is indeed going to deliver you and set you free, then you are denying the future state of your release from the bondage you are now held in prison by. In effect, the same cause of rebuke by Christ for unbelief.

I know that you believe both Scriptures, "With God all things are possible," and "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." But are you really applying it personally, so much so that you can hear Jesus say to you, "If two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven." Is your faith strong enough to believe in the power of those gathering together in unity to ask the Father for your deliverance? Quite often we ask others to pray for us while still not expecting favor or an answer. Or we ask others to pray for us completely shunning any responsibility that we might have. Or we pray with an unbelieving heart. Perhaps we ask someone to join in an agreement prayer that quite honestly "Ain't got no pull with the Lord." Or worse of all, in my opinion, is the prayer that is bound with sin. Jesus said, "Go and sin no more." Are you praying with one side of your mouth while the other knows quite well that you intend to stay with your sin habit?

Today I hope I am talking to no one. We all like an audience, but I hope none of these descriptive sentences fit you today. What I then do hope for is that you believe that your miracle---your freedom--IS on its way. And that you not only believe it, but receive it with gratitude and thanksgiving even before you might see it manifested in you. Trust Him to perform His word to you. He can not fail or forsake you! I see cause for rejoicing now, don't you?

Prayer: Father God, You said to your servant, Daniel, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words are heard, and I have come in response to them" (Dan. 10:12). I rejoice Father God for the answer to my prayer and I thank You that I shall not faint before I see the evidence of it. I praise You and You alone for my miracle. I do believe Jesus is setting captives free and that includes me. Amen

My commitment this week: __________________________________________

Friday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Make My Life Secure

I shall make my life secure by living in Christ's love and grace, knowing He will always be with me and He shall never forsake me.

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Thursday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Live Each Day By God's Great Plan For My Life

I shall live each day by doing all I can to live by God's plan and according to His will for my life.

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Wednesday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Make The Right Decisions

I shall strive to make the right decisions by always remembering I live in Christ's eyes and in His love.

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Tuesday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Find Healing Through Forgiving

Whenever I have a hurt or pain caused by others, I shall find healing by forgiving them and embracing them in Christ's love.

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Monday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Help Others Find Healing Through Giving

I shall help others find healing by giving healing.

In giving, I shall ask others to pass on the healing they receive.

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Revive me! Weekly Reflections #5 ©www.christian-recovery.com

Psa 71:21 "Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side."

Somebody that who has been there is able to give testimony, instruction, prayer on your behalf, and comfort. Somebody that hasn't cannot. Perhaps God is using you for His glory? Of course He is! Is He increasing your greatness? Of course He is! Is He comforting You? Of course He is! You will fully "pay it forward" someday. You will be the comforter to give others comfort, testimony, instruction, and prayer.

You will minister in power. Eph 3:7 "Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power." It is through grace that His power is found and it comes through your experiences with Him. How could you be effective, if you had no experience of His great grace in your life? Jesus said to the one that much is forgiven, that one loves much. You wouldn't know what you were talking about, and you wouldn't know how God can set free bondages if you didn't have the history you have. You need a testimony, and as you are going through this wilderness period to find yours, know that it is all with a loving purpose which God is forming in you.

He has not failed or forsaken you. He is not slow in manifesting His promises to you. He is working all things out so that all that love Him can benefit from your life experience. You are going to have a powerful testimony and you will be kept by His grace. He deems you capable of a new life!

Prayer: Lord, I can't quite fathom deliverance, let alone walking in Your power and being used to set people free. Yet, I know that with You all things are possible. I know what I am enduring right now will indeed strengthen me to help others who are in my shoes. I am going to trust You that what You say will come to pass. In fact, I am going to praise You now for all You have done in my life, and all You are about to do. Halleluiah! Amen

My commitment this week: __________________________________________

Friday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Seek The Pouring Out Of The Holy Spirit

When I am besieged with problems, pain, and strife, I shall sit quietly in my prayer time and seek God’s pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon every part of my life.

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Thursday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Seek Discerning Wisdom

In my prayer time I shall seek Christ’s wisdom so my wisdom is discerning.

I shall seek Christ’s wisdom so I shall know all persons by the fruit of their life.

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Wednesday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Be An Example So Others Will Learn

I shall always try to live my life so I am an example for others to learn about righteousness and the wonders of God’s love.

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Tuesday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Open My Heart To God's Infilling Power

Every day I shall open my heart to God’s infilling power.

I shall open my heart to His power giving me strength in my heart, life, and soul.

Monday's Affirmation To Change Your Life

Daily Affirmation To Remain Steadfast In Every Circumstance

I shall remain steadfast in Christ’s love in every circumstance.

I shall remain steadfast so I can show the world around me how much Christ loves every person on earth.

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