I have a powerhouse on the podcast in the form of Kelly Balarie. Kelly is an author and a speaker who is passionate about Jesus and the Word of God. She is a sister in the trenches and a self-proclaimed spiritual cheerleader. Every book she has written, she writes from a place of "this is where God has been faithful to me in this season." Or "this is what God has been teaching me," full of authenticity, and powerful scripture-saturated insights for women who desire to walk well and be filled to the fullness of God.
In our conversation today, you'll hear about her latest book Taking Every Thought Captive: Exchange Lies of the Enemy For the Mind of Christ. We unpack that term,"the mind of Christ," and what it means, how to connect deeper into the heart of God as we yield our minds and hearts to His love, plans, and purposes for our lives. We go deep and wide about spiritual warfare and even the differences between spiritual possession and oppression. We'll talk about the goodness of God in the "even ifs" of life, how our thoughts in suffering can impact us, how God can and will meet us in the feelings He gave us, and so much more. Kelly's love for the Lord and the power of His word is vivacious and galvanizing and I truly believe it will serve as a balm to your soul today.
God is not finished with us. He is not finished with the Church. He is not finished with this world. Even when things are hard, or everything looks like it is past redemption, hope and His love get the final word. You matter, friend. Your story matters.
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Scripture References:
Ephesians 3:19-21- Filled to the fullness of God
2 Corinthians 10:5- Take every thought captive
Philippians 2:1-11, Ephesians 3:16-21- We are powerful in Christ Jesus
Psalm 42:7- Deep calls to deep
Matthew 4:1-11- Jesus in the wilderness
Luke 4:1-14- Jesus was endowed with power (after His temptation)
1 Corinthians 11
1 Corinthians 2:9- No eye has seen, no ear has heard what I have for You
Philippians 4:7- Beyond our understanding
1 Corinthians 2:10- These things are revealed by the Spirit
1 Corinthians 2:11, 2:12-13-Who can know the Lord's thoughts… but we can understand these things for we have the mind of Christ
Romans 5:8- Jesus died for us while we were still sinners
John 10:27- "The sheep that are my own hear and are listening to My voice and I know them and they follow me."
1 Peter 5:7- Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.
Psalm 23:5- You set a table from me in the presence of my enemy
Psalm 27:13-14- What would have become of me if I had not believed I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living
Jeremiah 29:11- Plans of a hope and for a future
2 Peter 1:3- You have everything you need in Christ
Matthew 14:22-34-Peter hops out of the boat
Hebrews 12:1-3- He's the Author and Perfector of our faith
2 Corinthians 5:17- I am a new creation
Galatians 2:20- It is no longer I who live, but Christ in me
Romans 6:11- I am dead to the old and alive to the new
Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:12-15, Ephesians 6:10-18-Clothing ourselves in God's word
Matthew 6:11- I receive today our daily bread
Exodus 16- The manna in the wilderness, trusting every morning He would provide
2 Corinthians 3:18- We are being transformed into the image of Christ
Genesis 3- Eve's desire to know what it was like on the other side of the bite
Ecclesiastes 3- There is a time for everything and every season under Heaven
John 16:33- In this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world
1 Peter 1:12-Angels marvel at the mystery of the Gospel
Isaiah 14:27-Who can stop the Lord almighty?
Revelation 12:11-We triumph by the blood of the Lamb and the Spirit of testimony
Job 13:15-Thou He slay me, I will trust in the name of the Lord
Matthew 13- The enemy comes and eats the seed that's been laid by the Lord
Demon possession in scripture
Ephesians 1, 3 -Holy Spirit is inside of those who believe in Jesus
Matthew 16:23- "Satan, get behind me"
Psalm 121:4- The Lord never sleeps or slumbers
Psalm 91 Rest
Romans 8:28- God works all things together for the good of those who love Him
Proverbs 26:2- A curse without cause cannot alight
Psalm 24:3-4-Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? Those with clean hands and a pure heart
Psalm 51:7- Wash me
2 Timothy 1:7- We don't have a spirit of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind
Romans 8:37-I am more than a conqueror in Christ
Proverbs 18:21- The power of life and death is in the power of the tongue
Genesis 1, Psalm 33:9- God spoke the world into being
Nahum 1:1-7-, Isaiah 14:27- Who can stand against the Lord Almighty?
Ephesians 3:17-That Christ would be more and more at home in your hearts
Ephesians 3:14-21- The power to understand God's love (I LOVE this scripture as a prayer)
Exodus 3:14 · John 8:58, John 17- He is a triune God
Romans 12:3-13-We need each other in community
2 Corinthians 12:6-10- Paul had a thorn in his flesh, God said His power is made known in His weakness
Isaiah 55:8-9-Our ways are not His ways
Psalm 139:14-We were perfectly and wonderfully made
Philippians 1:6- He is not finished with your story
Psalm 23:6- Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of our lives
Psalm 37:4- Give the desires of our heart
Psalm 145:13, 2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 10:23, Isaiah 55:11- He is faithful to His word
Psalm 56:9- This I know, God is on my side
Galatians 5:22-24- Where the Spirit is there is no law
Psalms 33:18-22- Trust and obey
Isaiah 30:21-A voice behind me will say "this is the way walk in it"
References:
Nutella Latte
Fear Fighting
Battle Ready
Rest Now
Keep your head where your feet are (12 Step)
Spiritual possession vs oppression (spiritual warfare)
Real witchcraft in the world
Witchcraft in scripture
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