Freedom (A Poem by Mike Quarles)
Why are Christians not Free?
4 Characteristics of the Addicted
It is always all of Grace
What's not covered in the 12 Steps?
The Ramblings of an Old Man
Making the Truth your Personal Possession
Two Types of Teachings
How We get into Bondage and Don't Get Out
Fret Not - Fear Not
Lie's that keep us in Bondage
God's Unconditional Love and Acceptance
How To Help People
The Great Reversal
The Answer For Addiction
The Overcomer's Covenant in Christ
Who I Am In Christ -From Victory Over the Darkness,
by Dr. Neil Anderson
I am accepted...
John 1:12 - I am God's child.
John 15:15 - As a disciple, I am a friend of
Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1 - I have been justified.
1 Corinthians 6:17 - I am united with the Lord,
and I am one with Him in spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - I have been bought with
a price and I belong to God.
1 Corinthians 12:27 - I am a member of Christ's
body.
Ephesians 1:3-8 - I have been chosen by God and
adopted as His child.
Colossians 1:13-14 - I have been redeemed and
forgiven of all my sins.
Colossians 2:9-10 - I am complete in Christ.
Hebrews 4:14-16 - I have direct access to the
throne of grace through Jesus Christ.
I am secure...
Romans 8:1-2 - I am free from condemnation.
Romans 8:28 - I am assured that God works for
my good in all circumstances.
Romans 8:31-39 - I am free from any condemnation
brought against me and I cannot be separated
from the love of God.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 - I have been established,
anointed and sealed by God.
Colossians 3:1-4 - I am hidden with Christ in
God.
Philippians 1:6 - I am confident that God will
complete the good work He started in me.
Philippians 3:20 - I am a citizen of heaven.
2 Timothy 1:7 - I have not been given a spirit
of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
1 John 5:18 - I am born of God and the evil one
cannot touch me.
I am significant...
John 15:5 - I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the
true vine, and a channel of His life.
John 15:16 - I have been chosen and appointed
to bear fruit.
1 Corinthians 3:16 - I am God's temple.
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - I am a minister of reconciliation
for God.
Ephesians 2:6 - I am seated with Jesus Christ
in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians 2:10 - I am God's workmanship.
Ephesians 3:12 - I may approach God with freedom
and confidence.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through
Christ, who strengthens me.
"The more you reaffirm who you are in Christ,
the more your behavior will begin to reflect
your true identity!"
(From Victory Over the Darkness, by Dr. Neil
Anderson)
 Freedom (A Poem by Mike Quarles)
Why Should I Say I Can't?
Why should I say I can't when the Bible says
I can do all things through Christ who gives
me strength? Phillipians 4:13
Why should I worry when I know that God will
take care of all my needs according to His riches
in glory in Christ Jesus? Phillipians 4:19
Why should I fear when the Bible says God has
not given me a spirit of fear, but of power,
and love, and a sound mind? 2 Timothy 1:7
Why should I lack faith to live for Christ when
God has given me a measure of faith? Romans 12:3
Why should I be helpless when the Bible says
the Lord is my strength of my life? Psalm 27:1
Why should I allow Satan control over my life
when He that is in me is greater than he that
is in the world? 1 John 4:4
Why should I accept defeat when the Bible says
that God always leads me in victory? 2 Corinthians
2:14
Why should I lack wisdom when the Bible says
that God gives me wisdome generously when I ask
Him for it? James 1:5
Why should I be depressed when I can recall
to mind God's lovingkindness, compassion and
faithfulness? Lamentations 3:21-23
Why should I worry and be upset when I can cast
all my anxieties on Christ who cares for me?
1 Peter 5:7
Why should I ever be in bondage when I know
that there is freedom where the Spirit of the
Lord is? Galatians 5:1
Why should I feel condemned when the Bible says
there is no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus? Romans 8:1
Why should I feel alone when Jesus said He is
with me always and will never leave me nor forsake
me? Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5
Why should I be unhappy when I, like Paul, can
learn to be content whatever the circumstances?
Phillipians 4:11
Why should I feel worthless when Christ became
sin for me so that I might become the righteousness
of God? 2 Corinthians 5:21
Why should I feel helpless when I know that
if God is for me, who can be against me? Romans
8:31
Why should I feel like a failure when I am more
than a conqueror through Christ who loves me?
Romans 8:37
Why should I feel confused with God is the author
of peace? 1 Corinthians 2:12
Why should I let the pressures of life bother
me when I can take courage knowing that Jesus
has overcome the world? John 16:33
Why should I feel like I am cursed with bad
luck when the Bible says that Christ rescued
me from the curse of the law that I might receive
His spirit by faith? Galatians 3:13-14
(paraphrased writings by Neil Anderson, author
of The Bondage Breaker, Freedom from Darkness,
and Freedom from Addiction)
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