“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 (NKJV)

MARCH 13 - Not only was there a bitter herb set upon the Passover table, but there was also a sweet, delicate herb. Parsley is that customary herb, used to remind Jews of the sweet, peaceful incidents that no doubt occurred during their long journey to the land God prepared for them. But God cares far more about your faith than He does about your comfort. We read in 1 Peter 1:7 that trials are only tests of our faith, to show that it is strong and pure.

In Job 23:8-9, Job records his search for God, “I go east, but He is not there. I go west, but I cannot find Him. I do not see Him in the north, for He is hidden. I turn to the south, but I cannot find Him.” It could have appeared to Job that God had entirely abandoned him. All of his efforts to find God’s presence in his turmoil led to nothing until we come to verse 10, which says, “But He knows…” Job acknowledges that God knows his state, and if God knows, then He must be near!

He continues, “But He knows where I am going, and when He has tested me like gold in a fire, He will pronounce me innocent.” Do those sound like the words of an anxious, fretful man? No! His words come from a heart that is assured of God’s faithfulness even in his trouble, and because of that, great peace, as celebrated with the sweet herb, guards his heart and fixates his mind.

Let me ask you, has God ever failed you before? Even once? Then why would He fail you now? Remember His faithfulness in times past, and rest in the peace He so generously provides.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I walk in Your righteousness, and that You never allow me to be moved, made to fall, slip, or fail.

Day 13: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 2

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Many believers are unaware that they do not have to be held prisoner to the fearful, accusatory, and worrisome thoughts that race through their minds on a daily basis. Since these thoughts sound like their own inner voice, people entertain them and then find themselves tormented by guilt, fear, rejection, anger, and unforgiveness.

But God not only instructs us to choose our thoughts – He tells us exactly what we should think about to experience God’s best for our life!

Through hard experience and extensive study of God’s Word, Dr. Robb Thompson has learned how to replace Satan’s thoughts of fear and failure with God’s higher thoughts of life and victory. Now he passes on this vital lesson to you. So get ready to take control of your thought life. It’s time to renovate your mind with the Word of God!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
1 From Conformed to Transformed
2 Identified With Jesus
3 The Key to Victory: Understanding Righteousness
4 God Has Already Qualified You!
5 Let Go of the Past
6 The Life-or-Death Power of Words
7 Eliminating Confusion From Your Life
8 Scriptural Strategies for Conquering

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“So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free,
and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.”
Galatians 5:1 (NLT)

MARCH 2 - Tacky blood dribbled down his stolid face, dotting his muscular forearm with tiny scarlet points. Nonetheless, the strapping middleaged man did not flinch. His ear was now pierced, proof positive that
he rejected the freedom that was dutifully offered him. Biblical law uniquely required that his ear be pierced with an awl if, after six years of servitude, a slave refused to be liberated and decided to remain permanently
with his master. He made the decision inwardly, therefore, an outward sign was needed to demonstrate that decision to the world—he chose not to become free.

This principle must be totally understood in order for us to be freed spiritually, financially, emotionally, and physically. Freedom does not happen from the outside in, but from the inside out. God clearly called us to walk in this divine freedom. However, we cannot obtain true freedom unless we focus on changing what lies on the inside, before ever attempting to change what’s on the outside. Solomon wisely exhorts, “Above all else guard your heart, for from it spring the issues of life.” Then the apostle Paul states, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

God gave us His Word, the divine handbook of life. We are to fill our hearts and renew our minds with its substance. As we sow the seed of God’s Word into our minds, we experience the freedom Jesus purchased
for us on the cross. Jesus said, “Continue in My Word, and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” I desire to walk freely, and I believe you do too. Freedom begins with His Word.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am free to live as Christ lived. I walk in freedom because I am changed from the inside. I have the truth, and the truth makes me free.

Day 2: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 7

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In life, there are those who become great and then there are those who willingly accept the life that was given to them from their past. The Scriptures reveal that few ever become great. Only a handful of men and women ever truly make an impact on their world.

What is the birthplace of greatness? At what point is greatness conceived in a person’s life? Dr. Robb Thompson believes that everyone has the potential to become great and make an impact in this world – but only a few ever take advantage of those opportunities.

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