Adequacy and Strength and No Fear

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1 (One of these...) Barry Hall You Lord! And, (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not in what I know or don t know. I turn from faith in me because the closeness of God s wisdom is my adequacy... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not in how well I can figure things out for myself. I turn my ears to listen to the Holy Spirit inside and close to me... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not in how much I deserve respect. My praise is toward God; He is worthy of all respect not me. And, I love enjoying confidence from having You here Lord. The kingdom of heaven is all around me here......not from my physical strength and not from how well I protect myself. I turn and I trust that my eyes are on You Lord. I love that I don t have to be afraid because when I enter and stand before the Lord, the kingdom of God is all around me here and my God is the commander of the armies of heaven......not in having people thinking I am righteous. I turn from wanting to treasure pride because of respect toward me......not in my having people who want to listen to my answers. God is their teacher and mine... (And then this...)...i turn my soul away from accepting pressure to be the adequate one myself. I don t have to keep trying to achieve my being enough. Lord, Your nearness is my adequacy You are my I AM. And heart, let yourself love that you don t have to be afraid about not having enough discipline to keep drinking from God use your neediness as motivation! (Your name), I love that I can receive from the radiance of God like a sponge. I CAN draw near to God and my need is so great, that the more I love and enjoy being secure and strong in God s presence, the more it helps motivate me to keep the drinking straw of my inner being, pointed toward the closeness of Lord and His kingdom 24 hours-a-day. (pause to let your heart hear, believe, and love the God who is close!) (And then one of these...) Heart hear this: that even when I do wrong, God s word to me is,...do not fear. You have committed all this evil, yet do not turn aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart (1 Sam. 12:20). IT IS WRITTEN: Do not fear...rejoice and be glad, for the Lord has done great things. (Joel 2:21); Heart hear this:...you shall not fear man, for the judgement is God s... (Deut. 1:17); God says to me,...the one who comes to Me I will certainly not cast out. (John 6:37); I turn from faith in myself because I...have boldness and confident access through faith in Him (Eph. 3:12)....O Lord God, You are my confidence... (Psa. 71:5); In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid... (Psa. 56:11); I will not give up or give in because my...adequacy is from God. (2 Cor. 3:5); God s word to me is: Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. (Deut. 31:6); IT IS WRITTEN:...Be strong and courageous, and act... (1 Chron. 28:20). (pause to hear and believe it)

2 O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary...god...gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God! (Psa. 68:35); I will not hold back! Entering and staying before God is my birthright as a Christian! Heart hear this:...the Lord your God has placed the land before you; go up, take possession, as the Lord, the God of your fathers, has spoken to you. Do not fear or be dismayed (Deut. 1:21). (pause to hear it)

3 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight in the truth that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not in my being right and their being wrong. The closeness of God s righteousness is my adequacy. I draw near to God and He draws near to me! And, I love enjoying the adequacy that comes from having the kingdom of heaven all around me here I trust that I am before the Lord and that angels are all around......not in how well I answer questions. I turn from wanting to love human wisdom. I love and I praise God who is close......not from how well I know the Bible. I love God s word, but I turn from pride toward me because of what I know. I set my heart to enjoy the adequacy from believing that God and angels are here with me......not from how well I think things through. I praise Your wisdom and knowledge Lord. I turn and I love You......not from how well I prevent all risk of my being wrong. I love that God s wisdom is far safer than mine... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not from what I buy, or from how expensive it is. I praise the royal majesty and adequacy of the God who is close......not from the people with me. My adequacy is from God who is before me here. I look at You Lord......not from how well I make others get excited. Controlling others is not my adequacy. My adequacy is from enjoying the closeness of God and from having the kingdom of heaven all around me here... (And then this...)... (Your name), I love that I can receive from the radiance of God like a branch on a tree. I CAN draw near to God and my need is so great, that the more I love and enjoy being secure and strong in God s presence, the more it helps motivate me to keep the drinking straw of my inner being, pointed toward the closeness of Lord and His kingdom 24 hours-a-day. (And then one of these...)... (Your name), listen to what you are saying and let yourself believe and love the truth! Heart hear and believe this!...the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said, In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength... (Isa. 30:15). (pause to hear and believe it) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him (Psa. 28:7). (pause to hear and believe it) I love You, O Lord, my strength. (Psa. 18:1). (pause to believe and love the God who is close!)...the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said, In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength... (Isa. 30:15). Do not fear them, for the Lord your God is the one fighting for you (Deut. 3:21)....Do not fear or be dismayed because...the battle is not yours but God's (2 Chron. 20:15)....O Lord God, You are my confidence... (Psa. 71:5) Heart hear this and don t hold back:...be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be

4 dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you... (1 Chron. 28:20);...O my God, in You I trust... (Psa. 25:1,2).

5 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not from how much status I have. Rather than daydreams about me, I turn to God. The glory of God is greater than mine! I humble myself to believe and to let myself be reassured by the closeness of Your adequacy Lord......not from how well I perform. God is the standard not me. I love how well You perform Lord......not from how much influence I have. I am reassured by the power of the Holy Spirit. I drink from You God......not from how well I do in sports. I trust and I receive Your adequacy and strength Lord. God is my adequacy......not from my physical strength. My adequacy is from the closeness of God. And right now, I am letting myself enjoy feeling reassured because of the closeness of Your adequacy all around me Lord......not from the car I ride in, or the cloths I wear. I can draw near to God and He does draw near to me. Right now I am trusting that I am before the Lord. The kingdom of God is all around me here. Angels are here. And, the God who is right here before me now, He is the commander of the armies of heaven......not from the (earthly possession) that I have. The closeness of God is my adequacy. Right now, I am letting myself feel adequate because God is with me here... (pause to believe, and love it as the truth!)...not from how clean my house is, or how good my yard looks. I praise You Lord for the beauty of Your adequacy, and I am strengthened by Your kingdom being all around me here... (pause to love it as truth!) (And then this...)...it is thrilling to turn from earthly sources and toward God. My adequacy is to stand before the Lord of hosts and praise His presence close to me. I will not hold back. My eyes are on You Lord... (And then one of these...) O God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary...god...gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God! (Psa. 68:35). God has promised with an...everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your descendants... (Gen. 17:7; and also Gal. 3:29). Be strong and let your heart take courage...hope in the Lord (Psa. 31:24). Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Cor. 16:13)....Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. (Eph. 6:10). (let yourself feel confidence from the closeness of God!) Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation. (Isa. 12:2). (pause to believe and love the God who is close!)...confidence...is ours through Christ before God...our competence comes from God (2 Cor. 3:4,5 NIV). I love You, O Lord, my strength. (Psa. 18:1). (pause to be thankful and love the God who is close!) The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him (Psa. 28:7). (pause to be thankful and love the truth!)

6 My God is greater than the little gods this world has to offer. God says to me,...you shall not fear other gods, nor bow down yourselves to them nor serve them nor sacrifice to them (2 Kings 17:35)...do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled. (1 Pet. 3:14). (pause to hear and love it)

7 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not from the results I get or from how hard I work. I turn and I rest into believing God s adequacy on my behalf......not from how well I justify myself. God is the one who justifies not me. My eyes and my ears are on You......not from how well I achieve being a perfect. It is the closeness of my perfect God that reassures me... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not from how tough I am apart from God. The strength of God is adequate and I turn to put my trust in You Lord......not from pride in my own strength to fight. The Lord is the God who fights on my behalf. My confidence is in God... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not from the things I get done on my list. God is the standard. I receive God s perfect presence and I am reassured......not from how well I stay in control. The strength that reassures me is the closeness of God. I set my affections on Him... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!) (And then this...)...heart, let yourself love that you don t have to be afraid about not having enough discipline to keep drinking from God use your neediness as motivation! (Your name), I love that I can receive from the radiance of God like a sponge. My need is so great, that the more I love and enjoy being secure and strong in God s presence, the more it helps motivate me to keep the drinking straw of my inner being, pointed toward the closeness of Lord and His kingdom 24 hours-a-day. (love it!) (And then one of these...) In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid... (Psa. 56:11)......confidence...is ours through Christ before God...competence comes from God (2 Cor. 3:4,5 NIV). You are my God...I exalt you. (Psa. 118:28 NIV). (pause to believe and love the God who is close!) Heart hear the word of the Lord!...the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said, In repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength... (Isa. 30:15). (pause to feel reassured by it!) Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident. One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to meditate in His temple. For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; in the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock. And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, and I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. (Psa. 27:3-6). (let yourself feel confidence from the closeness of God s power and glory!)

8 I will not be afraid because...it is Heaven that rules. (Dan. 4:26);...O Lord God, You are my confidence... (Psa. 71:5); In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid... (Psa. 56:11); I love You, O Lord, my strength. (Psa. 18:1); Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is the sustainer of my soul. (Psa. 54:4)...

9 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not from what I haven't done. I turn from wanting religious pride. My praise goes to the adequacy and purity of God......not from how well I discipline myself. The sovereign control of God is what reassures me. I submit to You Lord. It is heaven that rules and You are the commander of the armies of heaven......not from how well I plan and organize. I turn from having to depend on myself. I trust the Holy Spirit to speak to me... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not from what I provide. I humble myself into being reassured by the closeness of God s adequacy to provide for me... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not from how well I set standards and achieve goals. I love the closeness of God who is adequate to do what He wants......not dependant on my getting more. I humble myself into trusting the closeness of the adequacy of God......not from how well I anticipate what might happen next. It is God who knows the future. I turn my ear to You Lord... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...not from my having conquered people. It is God s power that is the adequacy and strength that I love not my own......are not from my finding friends who will share my dreams. God is my adequacy. I feed on Him and not my daydreams......are not from how well I fit in. The courage I need comes from God. Lord I turn and I let Your closeness refresh me......are not from the appreciation I get from other people. By salvation I have the acceptance of God by my faith, I have His approval and pleasure. I turn to God! It is the acceptance of God that thrills me. I love that my faith gives God pleasure... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!)...are not from the approval or disapproval of my parents. God approves of me and I am strengthened by Him......are not from relationships with people. God is my adequacy. It is relationship with God that thrills me... (let yourself feel confidence from the closeness of God s power and glory!)...are not from how well I related to them. I turn from pride because of that. My adequacy is the closeness of God......not from how hard I push myself to do something that avoids disapproval. My protection is the closeness of God. When I draw near to God He draws near by bringing heaven with Him (Isa.57:13)...

10 ...By faith I am trusting that my eyes are looking at Your power and glory Lord:...You are my God...My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You...Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory...my soul is satisfied... (Psa. 63:1,2,5).

11 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not from doing enough to deserve acceptance. I trust the power of the blood of Christ for salvation, forgiveness, and for the acceptance of God I submit into believing that I have God s full acceptance......a burnt offering...he shall offer it...that he may be accepted before the Lord. (Lev. 1:3)....Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God... (Eph. 5:2)....Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. (Rom. 15:7). (pause to feel confidence from it!)...not from how tough I am apart from God. I turn to You Lord! In quietness and in resting in God is my strength. And right now, I am letting myself feel strengthened by confidently trusting that I have drawn near to the Lord and that the kingdom of God is all around me here... (pause to love it as the truth!)...not from the counsel I give to important people. I turn my heart to love the counsel that freely comes from the Holy Spirit in me and the Holy Spirit being radiated onto me from the fountain of God......not from people who want to talk to me. God is my boast. My adequacy is God. I turn to You Lord......not from the compliments I get. Heart hear this! My...praise is not from men, but from God. (Rom. 2:29)... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!) (And then this...)... (Your name), I love that I can receive from the radiance of God like a sponge. I CAN draw near to God and my need is so great, that the more I love and enjoy being secure and strong in God s presence, the more it helps motivate me to keep the drinking straw of my inner being, pointed toward the closeness of Lord and His kingdom 24 hours-a-day. (And then one of these...)...o Lord God, You are my confidence... (Psa. 71:5); I...will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea (Psa. 46:2); I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust! (Psa. 91:2)... (pause to believe and love the God who is close!) Heart hear this:...you shall not fear man, for the judgement is God s... (Deut. 1:17)... The Lord is for me; I will not fear; what can man do to me? (Psa. 118:6) Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them (2 Kings 6:16). Heart hear this:...do not fear or be dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours but God's (2 Chron. 20:15). (pause to hear, believe, and love the God who is close!) In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have refuge (Prov. 14:26). In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid... (Psa. 56:11); I will not give up or give in because my...confidence...is ours through Christ before God (2 Cor. 3:4 NIV). (pause to feel confidence from it!) God s word to me is:...do not be afraid...for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you... (Deut. 31:6)....Be strong and courageous, and act... (1 Chron. 28:20) (pause to believe, and love God!) Heart hear and believe this! I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust! For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with His

12 pinions, and under His wings you may seek refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and bulwark. You will not be afraid of the terror by night, or of the arrow that flies by day...a thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, but it shall not approach you (Psa. 91:2-5,7).

13 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not from how well I fix other people s problems. Jesus is the Messiah not me! I put my trust in God as Savior......not from how well I achieve spiritual goals. The adequacy I love is the closeness of my God. I feed on You Lord......not from the dreams I have for the future. I turn from exalting me and I feed on God. I love exalting You Lord......not from people who desire me. The measure of my adequacy is God. I am strengthened by Your closeness Lord. My God is the commander of the armies of heaven. And, it is heaven that rules......not from how much money I earn. I turn my soul to receiving and possessing the closeness of the Lord as my God, not money......not from how tough I am apart from God. God is my strength. And when I draw near to God, it is the commander of the armies of heaven who comes close to me here. The kingdom and angels are here......not from people who are impressed with my spirituality. I turn from adequacy that is from me. The Lord is my God......not from my being able to cause pleasure in others. I love that my faith gives God pleasure (Heb. 11:1,2,6)... (And then this...)...it is thrilling to turn from earthly sources and toward God. My adequacy is to stand before the Lord of hosts and praise His presence close to me. Lord, I love that You draw near to me without holding back... (pause to let yourself feel confidence because of the truth!) (And then one of these...) I will not look at myself and lose hope in God s promises to me because my...confidence...is ours through Christ before God (2 Cor. 3:4 NIV). (pause to be thankful and love the God who is close!)...adequacy is from God. (2 Cor. 3:5). (pause to hear, believe, and love the God who is close!) Lord, it is not to my inadequacies that I cling,...my soul clings to You... (Psa. 63:8); Heart hear this: He is your praise... (Deut. 10:21); I love You, O Lord, my strength. (Psa. 18:1). I rest in God because...in repentance and rest you will be saved, in quietness and trust is your strength... (Isa. 30:15). God is my confidence because He says to me, My Spirit is abiding in your midst; do not fear! (Hag. 2:5). (pause to be thankful and love the God who is close!) I have set the Lord continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my glory rejoices; my flesh also will dwell securely. (Psa. 16:8,9)... I have become a marvel to many, For You are my strong refuge (Psa. 71:7).

14 Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, a people in whose heart is My law; do not fear the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. (Isa. 51:7). (pause to believe and love the God who is close!)

15 (One of these...)... (Your name), let your heart delight that the adequacy and strength I NEED are......not from how well I keep others impressed with me. God s glory is greater. I look at Your closeness and am refreshed......how well I get them to believe the truth. I turn from feeding on how well they accept my word. My fruit is from God... (And then this...)...i turn my soul from having to be adequate apart from God. Lord, I turn and face toward You. You are God not me. You are Lord over all the armies of heaven. It is heaven that rules! And so heart hear this: My adequacy is from God... (pause to enjoy confidence because of the truth!) (And then one of these...)... (Your name), listen to what you are saying and let yourself believe and love the truth! God says to me,...do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! (Isa. 43:1). I rest confidently in God because God says to me,...my Spirit is abiding in your midst; do not fear! (Hag. 2:5). Heart hear and turn to God,...do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled. (1 Pet. 3:14)....Do not fear or be dismayed...for the battle is not yours but God's (2 Chron. 20:15). Heart listen and believe God s Word to me!...be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. (Jos. 1:9). (pause to feel confidence from it!)...god said, "I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people (2Cor 6:16). Be strong and let your heart take courage...hope in the Lord (Psa. 31:24);...Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. (Eph. 6:10); Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. (1 Cor. 16:13). There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace...to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness...the zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this (Isa. 9:7)....righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne (Psa. 97:2)....a river of the water of life...coming from the throne of God... (Rev. 22:1). But let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream (Amo. 5:24)....By faith I am trusting that my eyes are looking at Your power and glory Lord:...You are my God...My soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You...Thus I have seen You in the sanctuary, to see Your power and Your glory...my soul is satisfied... (Psa. 63:1,2,5).... (Your name), I delight that I don't have to agree with demonic lies to find confidence and adequacy, apart from God. Lord, I pray that You would rebuke any enemy pushing me to boast in something apart from You. I denounce these things! The Lord is my God. And Lord, I ask that with Your authority and power You would command the forces of evil to leave me alone and to never come back...(pause to let yourself believe that He is doing it)...