Are YOU Praying With Fear-Faith or Faith?
Are YOU Praying With Fear-Faith or Faith? by Cross Walk Life, Inc. 501 (c)(3)
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a
wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man
suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a
double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:5-8 NKJV
Many Spirit-filled believers are speaking fear-faith instead of faith. They want to be mighty men and women of faith but constantly sabotage their own success by agreeing with the enemy instead of praying God's Truth. In the spiritual realm, either angelic power or demonic power is released according to words we speak with our own mouths. The greatest hindrance to our progress is not what others may speak over us; it is what we speak ourselves.
Praying Psalms will help us to pray in faith rather than fear-faith. Real faith takes every negative and turns it into a faith statement. David was a man after God's own heart. He would cry out to God, telling God how he saw the situation but then he would always turn that bad report into faith statements. He never ended by declaring the power of the enemy to win. He concluded with declarations of God's faithfulness, superiority, power, strength, compassion, competence, character etc. David chose to pray faith instead of fear-faith and won!!
Fear-faith cries out to God declaring negative after negative. For instance, David was real about facts as he saw them: he told Father God how bad things felt in the natural. But he demonstrated speaking faith as he chose to conclude with faith statements instead of doubt and fear statements. Instead of saying, "I am so defeated today that I can't pray scripture. I can't ... I can't ... ," faith will say "I am severely attacked today, BUT I am trusting God that Christ in me will overcome and I chose to persevere until I can pray scripture." As you learn to speak in faith you won't just say "I was totally distracted when I tried to watch a NowFaith.TV video yesterday" BUT also "I believe I have the victory to operate in faith today." Your determination to keep your faith and joy will speak, "In Christ, I choose to move forward, never speaking doubt, persevering in His power no matter what and I will outlast the devil!" If you commit to speak faith, the Holy Spirit will lead you.
Fear-faith is not faith at all but just agreements with the spirit of fear voiced in a way that may sound like prayer. Real faith prayer always praises God for the coming victory and repents of bitter expectations that things will be as bad today as they seemed yesterday. Real faith is responsible to speak in agreement with God and never speaking that the devil has power over me.
You may think you don't know how to break this habit. The first step is to allow time to really pour out your heart to Father God: including doubts, fears, worries, hurts etc. Second, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal which parts were fear-faith instead of faith. Third, repent of giving power to the enemy by agreeing with him. Fourth, ask forgiveness 5 ways: for doubting God, judging others, your own sinful reactions, forgive yourself and forgive others. Fifth, choose to let the Holy Spirit transform your speech into faith.
David's Psalms model his pattern of pouring his heart out to God BUT then agreeing with God's Truth. You can invite the Holy Spirit to convict you when your conclusion is based on fear-faith instead of faith. They say it important what you say after the BUT! You can say the battle is heavy today BUT conclude that the victory will be even better. You can express valid feelings of hurt BUT choose to take them to Jesus in faith for healing. You can express legitimate anger without sin BUT finish by confessing God's truth over others and yourself. You can tell Father God how frustrated you are BUT choose to submit to God's will, God's way and God's timing.
Here are some samples of POURING OUT your doubts and fears to Father god BUT then choosing to speak and BELIEVE IN FAITH even during very trying, stressful challenging situations.
Feeling Inadequate and Inferior?
I speak doubts and fears
I speak Godly Truth in Faith
If I try to step out, I will fail again. Success is stepping out to obey God in faith.
My family/friends will discourage me. I choose to believe God's truth about my future.
My contributions will be rejected. I am a valuable contributing member of the team.
I never have the money to succeed. God will provide for what He wants me to do.
I have to meet people's expectations. My self-worth is not based on the opinions of others.
The struggle will be too hard for me. I choose to operate in God's power, not my own.
I will disappoint or hurt people. I choose to obey God and leave the results to Him.
I am not trained and equipped. God provides the training that I need to do His will.
If I fail, I will lose God's approval. God always loves me apart from my performance.
I don't have the gifts that I will need. The Holy Spirit inside me has every gift and fruit.
Being controlled and dominated?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
I have to do what other people say. My responsibility is to obey God's Holy Spirit.
If I obey God it makes people angry. Everyone is responsible for their own reactions.
I am easily controlled by criticism. God loves me and accepts me unconditionally.
It is not safe to share my feelings. I am bold; my feelings are valid and important.
I have to make everyone happy. I do and say what Father God says to do and say.
Isolate and avoid unwanted advice. I can discern the Godly advice as God provides.
People will not agree with my vision. Other people's choices do not dictate who I am.
If we disagree, I must be wrong. I choose to be free of the fear of confrontation.
I don't have options or choices. I choose to say 'yes' to God and 'no' to distractions.
If it needs to be done, I have to do it. I repent of false responsibility and fleshly choices.
Feeling depressed and discouraged?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
I dwell on what might go wrong. God works all things for good for His purposes.
I can't speak to people or groups. If God says to open my mouth, He will fill it.
My interests and motivation are low. I receive God's vision, purposes and power.
I am not able to concentrate anymore. Meditating on Bible verses is renewing my mind.
I can't forgive offenses of the past. As I forgive others, I am set free of my own past.
If others know me they will reject me. I choose to accept my uniqueness, talents and gifts.
No one will ever love and accept me. I am loving and loveable as I receive God's love.
I failed; I deserve to be punished. Jesus took my punishment and totally forgave me.
It is not OK for me to express anger. Anger is a sign that an adjustment needs to be made.
This is the way I am; there's no hope. God is renewing my mind and restoring my soul.
Feeling trapped by a sense of duty?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
I have to fix everyone's problems. I choose to trust God to be the Savior of the world.
I have to meet the standards of others. I am totally acceptable apart from my performance.
I am unworthy and the most unlikely. Jesus Christ imparted great value and worth to me.
I am only able to do menial tasks. I can do anything God asks of me - in His strength.
I will always be taken advantage of. I am called to be a servant but not a doormat.
I rescue people from consequences. I choose to ask God what my assignment is.
I'd rather do it myself than confront. I allow others to be responsible and accountable.
My preferences are never important. God is expressing what He wants through me.
I will be criticized and unappreciated. I receive God's passion for what He wants me to do.
I deny my own needs until I burn-out. I have grace and energy to do what God asks of me.
Abusive intimidating leadership?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
Submission means tolerating abuse. Godly submission does not say yes to abuse.
Exposing abuse only makes it worse. Christ in me came to destroy the works of the devil.
I resent people who take advantage. I repent of resentment and set healthy boundaries.
I am to blame for the abuse I get.. I am free to reject false guilt and to expect respect.
Don't share, don't tell, don't ask. Godly counsel will give me healthy perspectives.
I shouldn't get angry at manipulation. Abusive demons "back off" when I say NO.
Their reaction will ruin my future. Their choices cannot limit God's faithfulness to me.
Everything I do and say is wrong. I have the mind of Christ and make wise choices.
I never have normal relationships. I believe God for loving Spirit-filled relationships.
I am shameful and defective. God is redeeming every experience and healing me.
May you walk in God's inexhaustible grace as you agree with His Truth. May you receive undeserved mercy and blessing beyond what you ask or think. May you receive promotion and abundance that is completely unexpected and accept the confidence to walk in it. May the eyes of your spirit be opened to discern what is from God and what is from the devil, so that you will feel free to choose God's blessing and to reject all pressure and condemnation from the devil. This year, trade in your doubts and fears and choose to consistently speak God's truth in FAITH and God's double blessing.
Cross Walk Life, Inc. 501 (c)(3)
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a
wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man
suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a
double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. James 1:5-8 NKJV
Many Spirit-filled believers are speaking fear-faith instead of faith. They want to be mighty men and women of faith but constantly sabotage their own success by agreeing with the enemy instead of praying God's Truth. In the spiritual realm, either angelic power or demonic power is released according to words we speak with our own mouths. The greatest hindrance to our progress is not what others may speak over us; it is what we speak ourselves.
Praying Psalms will help us to pray in faith rather than fear-faith. Real faith takes every negative and turns it into a faith statement. David was a man after God's own heart. He would cry out to God, telling God how he saw the situation but then he would always turn that bad report into faith statements. He never ended by declaring the power of the enemy to win. He concluded with declarations of God's faithfulness, superiority, power, strength, compassion, competence, character etc. David chose to pray faith instead of fear-faith and won!!
Fear-faith cries out to God declaring negative after negative. For instance, David was real about facts as he saw them: he told Father God how bad things felt in the natural. But he demonstrated speaking faith as he chose to conclude with faith statements instead of doubt and fear statements. Instead of saying, "I am so defeated today that I can't pray scripture. I can't ... I can't ... ," faith will say "I am severely attacked today, BUT I am trusting God that Christ in me will overcome and I chose to persevere until I can pray scripture." As you learn to speak in faith you won't just say "I was totally distracted when I tried to watch a NowFaith.TV video yesterday" BUT also "I believe I have the victory to operate in faith today." Your determination to keep your faith and joy will speak, "In Christ, I choose to move forward, never speaking doubt, persevering in His power no matter what and I will outlast the devil!" If you commit to speak faith, the Holy Spirit will lead you.
Fear-faith is not faith at all but just agreements with the spirit of fear voiced in a way that may sound like prayer. Real faith prayer always praises God for the coming victory and repents of bitter expectations that things will be as bad today as they seemed yesterday. Real faith is responsible to speak in agreement with God and never speaking that the devil has power over me.
You may think you don't know how to break this habit. The first step is to allow time to really pour out your heart to Father God: including doubts, fears, worries, hurts etc. Second, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal which parts were fear-faith instead of faith. Third, repent of giving power to the enemy by agreeing with him. Fourth, ask forgiveness 5 ways: for doubting God, judging others, your own sinful reactions, forgive yourself and forgive others. Fifth, choose to let the Holy Spirit transform your speech into faith.
David's Psalms model his pattern of pouring his heart out to God BUT then agreeing with God's Truth. You can invite the Holy Spirit to convict you when your conclusion is based on fear-faith instead of faith. They say it important what you say after the BUT! You can say the battle is heavy today BUT conclude that the victory will be even better. You can express valid feelings of hurt BUT choose to take them to Jesus in faith for healing. You can express legitimate anger without sin BUT finish by confessing God's truth over others and yourself. You can tell Father God how frustrated you are BUT choose to submit to God's will, God's way and God's timing.
Here are some samples of POURING OUT your doubts and fears to Father god BUT then choosing to speak and BELIEVE IN FAITH even during very trying, stressful challenging situations.
Feeling Inadequate and Inferior?
I speak doubts and fears
I speak Godly Truth in Faith
If I try to step out, I will fail again. Success is stepping out to obey God in faith.
My family/friends will discourage me. I choose to believe God's truth about my future.
My contributions will be rejected. I am a valuable contributing member of the team.
I never have the money to succeed. God will provide for what He wants me to do.
I have to meet people's expectations. My self-worth is not based on the opinions of others.
The struggle will be too hard for me. I choose to operate in God's power, not my own.
I will disappoint or hurt people. I choose to obey God and leave the results to Him.
I am not trained and equipped. God provides the training that I need to do His will.
If I fail, I will lose God's approval. God always loves me apart from my performance.
I don't have the gifts that I will need. The Holy Spirit inside me has every gift and fruit.
Being controlled and dominated?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
I have to do what other people say. My responsibility is to obey God's Holy Spirit.
If I obey God it makes people angry. Everyone is responsible for their own reactions.
I am easily controlled by criticism. God loves me and accepts me unconditionally.
It is not safe to share my feelings. I am bold; my feelings are valid and important.
I have to make everyone happy. I do and say what Father God says to do and say.
Isolate and avoid unwanted advice. I can discern the Godly advice as God provides.
People will not agree with my vision. Other people's choices do not dictate who I am.
If we disagree, I must be wrong. I choose to be free of the fear of confrontation.
I don't have options or choices. I choose to say 'yes' to God and 'no' to distractions.
If it needs to be done, I have to do it. I repent of false responsibility and fleshly choices.
Feeling depressed and discouraged?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
I dwell on what might go wrong. God works all things for good for His purposes.
I can't speak to people or groups. If God says to open my mouth, He will fill it.
My interests and motivation are low. I receive God's vision, purposes and power.
I am not able to concentrate anymore. Meditating on Bible verses is renewing my mind.
I can't forgive offenses of the past. As I forgive others, I am set free of my own past.
If others know me they will reject me. I choose to accept my uniqueness, talents and gifts.
No one will ever love and accept me. I am loving and loveable as I receive God's love.
I failed; I deserve to be punished. Jesus took my punishment and totally forgave me.
It is not OK for me to express anger. Anger is a sign that an adjustment needs to be made.
This is the way I am; there's no hope. God is renewing my mind and restoring my soul.
Feeling trapped by a sense of duty?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
I have to fix everyone's problems. I choose to trust God to be the Savior of the world.
I have to meet the standards of others. I am totally acceptable apart from my performance.
I am unworthy and the most unlikely. Jesus Christ imparted great value and worth to me.
I am only able to do menial tasks. I can do anything God asks of me - in His strength.
I will always be taken advantage of. I am called to be a servant but not a doormat.
I rescue people from consequences. I choose to ask God what my assignment is.
I'd rather do it myself than confront. I allow others to be responsible and accountable.
My preferences are never important. God is expressing what He wants through me.
I will be criticized and unappreciated. I receive God's passion for what He wants me to do.
I deny my own needs until I burn-out. I have grace and energy to do what God asks of me.
Abusive intimidating leadership?
I speak doubts and fears I speak Godly Truth in Faith
Submission means tolerating abuse. Godly submission does not say yes to abuse.
Exposing abuse only makes it worse. Christ in me came to destroy the works of the devil.
I resent people who take advantage. I repent of resentment and set healthy boundaries.
I am to blame for the abuse I get.. I am free to reject false guilt and to expect respect.
Don't share, don't tell, don't ask. Godly counsel will give me healthy perspectives.
I shouldn't get angry at manipulation. Abusive demons "back off" when I say NO.
Their reaction will ruin my future. Their choices cannot limit God's faithfulness to me.
Everything I do and say is wrong. I have the mind of Christ and make wise choices.
I never have normal relationships. I believe God for loving Spirit-filled relationships.
I am shameful and defective. God is redeeming every experience and healing me.
May you walk in God's inexhaustible grace as you agree with His Truth. May you receive undeserved mercy and blessing beyond what you ask or think. May you receive promotion and abundance that is completely unexpected and accept the confidence to walk in it. May the eyes of your spirit be opened to discern what is from God and what is from the devil, so that you will feel free to choose God's blessing and to reject all pressure and condemnation from the devil. This year, trade in your doubts and fears and choose to consistently speak God's truth in FAITH and God's double blessing.
Cross Walk Life, Inc. 501 (c)(3)
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