Declare your Words with Power; use your Mind (Emotion and Imagination)

"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it" (Isaiah 55:11).

Upon affirming this Bible verse, I realize that words have power - the power to change reality. That the real power behind words is the mind. The mind is the fulcrum of change.

Whatever you want to declare into reality, declare it boldly and often. Declare whatever you want or need, and you will have it.

Whatever you declare, make sure it is laden with emotion and imagination. Emotion and imagination are part of the faith process and will give your words power.

Perhaps you have read the New Testament and wonder how you can have faith that moves mountains. Faith as described in the New Testament is really envisioning the thing that you want to happen so vividly and consistently that it actually happens. Doing this will undoubtedly produce emotion within you.

Indeed, words have power. But it is the mind that gives the words power via emotion and imagination.

Power and Strength

"He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength" (Isaiah 40:29).

Upon affirming this Bible verse, I feel a surge of power and strength within me. God is the source of all power and strength, and I am tapping into the source by believing that I am receiving power and strength.

Power is the ability to make things happen. And strength is the inner-toughness to handle circumstances. We need both to be successful in this life. Sometimes we must be a hammer, and sometimes we must be an anvil.

Belief is the key to power and strength. If you want power and strength, all you have to do is believe that power and strength are yours. You can do this by often affirming the Bible verse above or often praying, "Thank you God for giving me power and strength."

Prayer gives you Power over Circumstances

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name" (John 1:12).

After affirming this Bible verse, I feel myself being filled with power, power to direct my life in a positive direction. Having power is essential to living a successful life. It is important to have power over circumstances or else circumstances can swallow you up.

As sons of God, we need to connect to God via prayer. Just as a cell phone needs to be recharged regularly, we need to be recharged via prayer. Prayer equals power.

There is a connection between mind and body as well as among mind, behavior, and circumstances. Since prayer alters the mind, the other factors also get altered: body, behavior, and circumstances.

That is what mind over matter means - mind over body, behavior, and circumstances.

Power, Circumstances, and Goals

Today I am affirming, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13).

In affirming this, I have the power to handle all circumstances, no matter how difficult they may be. God's power is flowing through me, giving me power to overcome circumstances.

Besides this, I have the power to achieve my goals, no matter how difficult they may be. God's power is flowing through me, giving me power to attain goals.

Indeed, attaining goals and overcoming circumstances comes easily to me.

God's Protection and Power

Today I am affirming, "They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18).

Almost immediately, I am feeling God's protection and power. I am imagining a bubble of protection surrounding me, and the power to heal others including myself.

Since I have God's protection and power, I fear nothing. And I can live my life without being weighted down by concerns.