Confession of Faith - July 1, 2004

SCRIPTURAL VERIFICATION

The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

(Romans 10:8-10)

CONFESSION

Series 2.7.1 - #183

July 1, 2004

I lift up my head and set my affections on the things that are above. I have looked at things below long enough. My treasure is where my heart is. I set my heart on the things that are in heaven, and I do not allow it to be troubled, neither do I allow it to be afraid. I place my trust in God, for he cares about me. Though men may cast me aside in a blanket of pretense, it will not determine my destiny. I look again at all of the precious promises that have been given to me, and I am assured that good things are mine. All the things that are happening are working together for good. I am called according to the Lord's purpose. God loves me. I do not fret myself because of the evil that is being done to me. The Lord has allowed all of these things. The bad things that have been allowed are all part of the ingredients of the good that is coming to me. The bad things are the ingredients that influence a sweeter end. God is not fooled by the hypocrisy of men. Many will lose their anointing because of their lies and hypocrisy. I take what comes to me as the Lord did at his trial. I purpose to invoke the power of silence and will be led as a lamb to the slaughter while not opening my mouth. The Lord has already set up my defense aforetime. I watch the power of the resurrection as God comes forth with his declaration of my defense. God sent me there. I rejoice in his decision concerning my departure from the place where I had resided. I will not be distracted by all that is going on. It is a plot of the enemy. I will go on, for there is work to do; therefore, I will not circle this mountain of distraction any longer. Now abides faith, hope, and charity. I behold how great charity is. Charity on my behalf is strong. It will never fail me. Though men fail me, I look to the strength of charity. It will endure forever and will suffer long with me.

Hebrews 10:22 - 23

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.