Sing to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!
For though I was poor and needy,
he rescued me from my oppressors. Jeremiah 20:13 (NLT)
Yesterday we talked about the negative voices we hear in our head that cause us to doubt who we are and how much God loves us. What are some things you can do when you hear those voices? Here are some things I do to counter these attacks.
Prayer and Quiet Time - Luke 5:16 tells us Jesus often went off for quiet time with God and to pray. No doubt he was the most attacked person who ever lived. His time with God reset his focus and helped him to hear the still small voice.
God's Word - There are so much in God's Word that tell us who he is and how he cares for us. Dive in. Read it and remember.
Use Your Brain - when you are being emotionally attacked, you need to use your brain to counter attack. Think about who God is and what you know about him. Think about your past with him and your current relationship. Use this information to determine if what you are hearing is from him.
Praise! Any time we praise and worship God in song, it takes our minds off of our troubles and focuses them on God.
Props - when I feel that I am being attacked, I develop props that help remind me who is in control. For example, one of the things I do is ROAR - out loud. You see the Bible says the devil prowls about as a roaring lion trying to devour us. But the Bible also says that Jesus is the Lion of Judah - and he has already conquered through his death on the cross. Jesus is the stronger lion. When I roar, it reminds me that this battle is already done and I can relax.
God loves you and every day he is telling you. When you are being attacked, fight back. God has already won this war. Remember to use the tools he has given you.