A thought by Jentezen Franklin from his book, Love Like You've Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart (p. 72). Baker Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)
And he feeds so many lies into our mind. So how do we take care of these lies? Good question.
Jentezen says, “It’s about recalibrating our minds by feeding on the truth. It’s about finally getting rid of the bad tattoos in our minds.”
He goes on, “Let’s talk tattoo removal for a minute. While the process varies based on the size, color, and age of the tattoo, generally speaking, it works this way: When focused directly on the tattoo, a laser (a high-intensity light beam) breaks up the pigment colors. After a series of sessions, the tattoo should be almost or completely removed.
“What is interesting is that the laser needs some help in this process. Once the beams of light break the ink particles apart, white blood cells absorb these tiny bits and transport them to the liver, where, ultimately, they are excreted from the body. In other words, the tattoo is removed by light from the outside and blood on the inside.”
Jentezen then says, “What tattoos do you see in the mirror each morning that limit your potential? Or the plans and purpose God has for you? Or your ability to love yourself and others? Start beaming what God says on them like a laser. The writer of Psalm 119 says the Word of God is a lamp to his feet and a light to his path. The Bible is light to us, too, today.
“When you read the Word, it works on the outside, pulsing the image the enemy has tried to permanently ink you with. It might be the image that you will never change, that your family will never reconcile or that your sin ruined everything.
“As God’s Word penetrates deep into your soul, the blood of Jesus Christ steps up from the inside with forgiveness and redemption.”
He goes on, “Here’s the deal: Legalism, going to church just for the sake of showing up or trying to be positive all the time does not cure low self-esteem, depression or negative thinking. They do not get rid of the mind games that plague some of us. Proverbs 16:6 says, ‘By mercy and truth iniquity is purged’ (KJV). Mercy is the blood. Truth is the laser. Get past your past by renewing your mind through the light and the blood.
Do you have a Bible? If not go to your App Store on your computer or iPhone and download YouVersion Bible App and start reading the book of John today. Will you do that?
Yes, yes!
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