The Wedding

The Wedding- an original painting by Suki The Wedding- Original Painting

I love royal weddings. There is something regal, romantic, and beautiful about such unions. I was excited to create this painting based on a royal wedding, and I was inspired to paint it on Valentine’s Day—which made it feel even more romantic!
​On Valentine’s Day, I was casually reading through the book of Psalms when I reached Psalm 45. I have read this chapter many times before, but I had always breezed through it without giving it much thought. This time, however, it was different. The Holy Spirit revealed things I wasn’t aware of before. Most of my paintings are based on such divine revelations. I have not been to seminary to understand the Bible; instead, I rely on the Holy Spirit to reveal things to me so I can understand His Word. He is always faithful to teach me at a pace that is perfect for my growth.

​As I began reading Psalm 45, I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit tangibly. My soul rejoiced and overflowed with praise. I couldn’t believe how beautiful and powerful the words were. It was a unique and special experience; my heart raced with a divine joy that I couldn’t explain. That joy was compelling and moved me with passion. It wasn’t passive but urged me to action. As I continued reading, I recognized how this Psalm in the Old Testament pointed toward the “Wedding of the Lamb” in the New Testament. I knew I had to paint it, and I couldn’t rest until I did.
​This painting is a visual expression of Psalm 45. The chapter starts with the words: “Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.” (Psalm 45:1). That is exactly how I felt—only I was using a brush instead of a pen.
​As we read along, we see the King and His wedding. This King is unlike any other. He is the most handsome, and gracious words stream from His lips. He defends truth, humility, and justice. He loves justice and hates evil, and God Himself has anointed Him with the oil of gladness. This doesn’t sound like an earthly king whose kingdom is established by force and power. This King is different: graceful and just.
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His queen, the bride, is beautiful. She wears jewelry of the finest gold—gold from Ophir—and looks glorious in her golden crown. Her bridesmaids are royalty too, leading her in a glorious procession to the King. My favorite line in the poem is: “For your royal husband delights in your beauty;” – Psalms 45:11
How lovely is that?

​Is it just another royal wedding, or is there more to the story? Through the New Testament, we see that Jesus is the King of Kings and also the Bridegroom. His bride is the Church. Not just your church or my church, but the global Church—one body unified through the power of the Holy Spirit.
​Jesus, the Bridegroom, delights in His bride even now. The bride hasn’t yet been perfected; we often see the stains and wrinkles in her wedding garment. We also see that the bride doesn’t always display “bride-like” qualities. Yet, every person who believes in the finished work of Christ makes up that bride. We are the Church.
​Individually, we are also the bridesmaids belonging to the royal court. Our job is to be a good bridesmaid. A bridesmaid’s duty is to care for the bride and help her be the best version of herself in preparation for the wedding day. We fluff her dress, straighten her crown, help her put on her jewels, and lead her to her Bridegroom, who waits eagerly to wed her.

​As bridesmaids, are we doing that, or are we hindering the bride from becoming her best self? Are our hearts ready for the Wedding Day of the Lamb? Our Royal Husband is ready, but the bride is not yet. Will we quicken the arrival of that day with our own readiness?

​I chose to photograph this painting with elements from my own wedding day: my veil, tiara, and wedding bands. They symbolically point to the wedding to come. The red rose is there to remind us that our Royal Husband delights over His bride. His love remains hopeful for the day of the wedding.

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Don’t Forget

“Like our ancestors, we have sinned. We have done wrong! We have acted wickedly! Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by the Lord’s miraculous deeds. They soon forgot His many acts of kindness to them. Instead, they rebelled against Him at the Red Sea.” — Psalms 106:6–7 NLT

Forgetfulness is a human heart condition. With life’s cares and monotony, we tend to operate on autopilot and don’t remember the good things that God has already sent our way. When miracles happen, we often brush them away as coincidence or luck. But when you recognize God’s love for you, you start seeing that none of them were coincidences. Rather, they were divinely orchestrated moves of God.

The Israelites journeyed through the wilderness for forty years, and they saw some pretty amazing miracles. In the book of Psalms, I am often fascinated by how often the writers look back to those miracles. Psalm after psalm, the writers remember the amazing things that the Lord did. I think this was the Old Testament way of renewing one’s mind.

When troubles and sorrow came upon them, the psalmists wrote about how terrible their suffering was. Then, a shift would happen. Instead of spiraling out of control into depression, they would look back at those amazing miracles of their past. Mind you, these were not miracles they themselves had personally seen or experienced; these were miracles their ancestors had experienced. But despite it being history, their souls revived, and the writers began praising God. This pattern is repeated psalm after psalm.

I painted this piece based on the Red Sea miracle described in the Bible. I added layers of texture and paint while praying for those in need of a miracle. As I worked, my soul revived with hope, filled with praise and a song. The texture is intended to show the dry ground. In the painting, a tiny image of Moses with lifted hands stands in contrast to the gigantic walled water. It is a reminder that God still leads people on dry ground today.

Don’t Forget – by Suki Joseph Premnath

…and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with a wall of water on their right and on their left. — Exodus 14:22

“Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea. His faithful love endures forever. He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.” — Psalms 136:13–14

Remembering our miracles takes the focus off of our dire situations and puts it back on the Mighty God who is endlessly faithful. The same God who led the Israelites through the wilderness, the same God who parted the Red Sea and made a way where there was no way, carries you. He did it once, and He will do it again.

Don’t let your hearts be troubled. The Bible is full of miracles and wonders. When going through a rough time, renew your mind by looking back to one of those miracles. Declare the goodness and greatness of God, praise and worship Him, and witness how your soul soars with gratitude and hope. That in itself becomes a miracle: a soul stuck in the miry pit of darkness is revived with hope.

Would we look back and remember the mighty works of the past? Would we bring to memory how Jesus held us, carried us, and rescued us? Then our sorrow will turn into dancing and our darkness will become light.

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Miracles: What do you want?

​I have been reflecting on the word “Miracles” this month. As part of my meditative process with Jesus, I have been asking Him questions and keeping the dialogue open to help me see and understand things better. I hope to understand His heart and walk the path that He walked when it comes to miracles.

​Living in a modern world, the supernatural and miraculous often feel like a fairytale. Logic takes precedence, and believing for a miracle doesn’t feel prudent. Even if we somehow do believe in miracles, we often view them through the lens of an abstract universe trying to send “good energy” or “good vibes” our way.

​Jesus was a man of miracles. He performed many in His short three years of ministry. He healed the sick, cleansed lepers, multiplied food, and brought creation under His authority by walking on water and calming storms. He even raised people from the dead. These miracles were confirmed and documented by many eyewitnesses, many of whom died as martyrs for testifying about His divinity. These miracles marked Jesus as the Son of God and the Son of Man, set apart to be the Savior of the world.

​But the same Jesus, who was full of authority and power, never presumed people needed healing. Healing was often a direct result of people who had faith in His ability and asked to be healed. In some cases, it was a result of people confessing their inability to believe and asking for help with their weak faith. However, Jesus hardly ever healed anyone who neither believed nor asked for help with their unbelief. The only person I can think of who differs is the man at the pool of Bethesda. He was so unsure of what he wanted and didn’t really ask Jesus to heal him, yet he still got healed with a warning to guard his heart. I don’t think Jesus was calloused; I think it had to do with their readiness to receive a miracle.

​Miracles relate directly to the recipient as much as the giver, Jesus. Faith is always a partnership; it is never solely the responsibility of God alone. While God’s grace extends unconditionally, there is always a point where our confessions matter. We must, at some point, put our hand on His hand and walk the walk. Faith, even when imperfect and weak, must rely on the goodness and sovereignty of God.

​Jesus often asked the sick, “What do you want me to do for you?” The person would then tell Him what they wanted, and Jesus would act on that sickness, healing them of the very thing they asked for. When encountered with life’s situations, what will be our response to that same question? What do you want? Will we be willing to ask for big miracles, or will we settle for something logical that doesn’t need a miracle?

​I am afraid that our answers are often the latter. We fear that asking for too much might lead to disappointment or, worse, weaken our faith. We try to defend God and defend our faith by never asking, or by asking for too little. But Jesus is still there, asking, “What do you want?” God is able to defend His own sovereignty. He knows when to answer a prayer with a yes, a no, or a wait.

​I have seen and heard of so many miracles—real, medically verified big miracles. Cancer patients being healed supernaturally. Patients with MS or chronic diseases healed after prayer. In my own life, I was healed after doctors gave up on me. But even in my own life, there have also been disappointments. I have seen situations where people prayed faithfully and asked for big things but never received their miracle.

​Yet, if you ask me or those same people, they will encourage you to not lose hope and to believe in the Son of God. God is sovereign. If you don’t receive your miracle, let it be because of God’s wisdom and not because you weren’t ready to receive it. Ask for big things and let God’s wisdom prevail. Don’t shy away from asking for miracles. Prepare your heart. Stir up your faith. And come to Jesus, the one who is full of compassion for you, and ask for big, bold miracles. He is more than able to do it!

​“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “My Rabbi,” the blind man said, “I want to see!” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. — Mark 10:51–52

Prayer: Lord, I often don’t know what to ask, and I am afraid of asking for big things. I fear disappointment. But I know You are a big God, and You desire to bless me with abundant life. Help my unbelief. I need a miracle.​Please [insert your specific need here].​I ask this in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.

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Miracles: Divine Provision

​I didn’t want to be an engineer, and I didn’t like computers. I wanted to be a doctor or a biologist. But at the time, computers were the latest trend, and everyone wanted to become a computer engineer. My family urged me to pursue an engineering degree with a specialization in Information Technology, and I half-heartedly agreed.

After four years of college, I was ready to find work, but the job market was stagnant. With so many fresh graduates, landing a job felt almost impossible. I was rejected a couple of times. Then came the opportunity to apply for one of the leading IT companies of the day. I failed, again. I went home, threw myself on my bed, and cried out to Jesus. I said, “Lord, I never wanted to become an engineer, but You led me to it. I believed in You to see me through. But now I have no job. I don’t know how You will do it, but I need a job! Not just one job, but more than one, so I can choose.”

It was my way of wrestling with God. I was asking Him to bless me, and I wouldn’t let Him go until He did. I wanted to choose a path, not just settle for anything. I was desperate, but I also knew God was big enough to handle my desperation. I imagine that Jesus smiled that day.

Long story short, I prepared and attended more interviews. Within the next couple of months, I received offer letters from five different companies. I ended up choosing a company that allowed me to grow professionally at a pace that helped me thrive. It was divine provision.

​I have felt His provision throughout my professional career. After working for nearly ten years, there came a fork in the road. My daughter, who was just a year old, needed me. As a working mom, I had a difficult choice to make. I was working in the United States, and quitting meant losing my work status and becoming a dependent. I wouldn’t be able to work again without a long process of adjusting my immigration status. Going back into the job market wouldn’t be easy, but my child needed me—and I needed her.

​God told me to quit my job, and He asked me to trust Him with divine provision once again. Though I was filled with doubt, I resigned in surrender to His voice. It was a step of obedience. The very day after I resigned, the President of the United States passed an immigration bill that would allow me to work again whenever I was ready. I celebrated with joy! To me, it was God showing His faithfulness.

During this career break, God led me on a new journey. He held my hand as I began to paint. He revealed Himself to me through His Word and taught me how to paint with Him. What I thought was a break in my professional growth ended up being a blessing in disguise. I wouldn’t be painting today if not for those six years.

After six years away from the workforce, I thought I was going to be a full-time artist. I kept wondering if my engineering degree and ten years of professional experience were all a waste. I didn’t really know what to hope for. If I started working again, I didn’t expect to find a job quickly, nor did I expect pay that would match my professional history. I was fully expecting to start over from level zero.

That’s when God surprised me with His divine provision and favor again. I didn’t even ask Him for anything specific, but I kept praying, “Lord, please lead the way. I am not sure what my future holds.” He did! He expertly led me to a job that I obtained through divine favor. I was also compensated to the fullest possible extent, despite my six-year break. I often say it was an “unfair advantage,” but that’s exactly what miracles are: an out-of-the-ordinary divine intervention that blows your mind.

​God is faithful, and His steadfast love endures forever.

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations. Deuternomy 7:9

My Very First Miracle

Miracles are an out-of-ordinary intersection of God’s power in our ordinary lives that changes something for the better. Based on what my parents told me, my birth was a miracle (read all about it here – The Story Behind My Name) but the first real miracle I remember was when I was in 4th grade.

When I was in 4th grade, I became really sick with typhoid. I couldn’t eat or drink  and was admitted to the hospital for a long time. I was so sick that I had to skip my final exams that would allow me to finish my grade. The school gave special permission based on previous exams to skip my final assessment and still graduate to the next grade. I was skin and bones and couldn’t keep food down. I would vomit it right out. So, they had to put me on IV. They poked me so many times that my arm was sore. I was given 13 bottles of IV, if I remember correctly.

But I was recovering, or so we thought.  Trouble came when one of the doctors administered wrong medication to me. Within a few minutes of getting the medication, my whole body began to swell like a balloon. I was so swollen that my eyes became shut, even if I was not sleeping. My parents asked the doctors to come and help me but they all abandoned me, one after the other. None of them did anything to save me, and the chief physician was off duty. Someone said I was going to die. My parents were furious; they knocked on every door in the hospital for doctors or nurses to come and help me. But no one did. An old man in the adjacent room saw my battle for life, and other patients in the hospital saw our tears, but they could do nothing.

That’s when God began to move. My mom used the telephone at the hospital (no mobile phones back then) to call my grandmother. My grandmother’s sister, and two of my aunts immediately came to see me. I was still swollen and very sick. My mom told them everything, assuming I was sleeping because my eyes were still closed shut from all the swelling. I heard them talk, and I realized I was in a very serious situation. Then my aunts and gradma who visited me stood beside my bed. They laid their hands on me and simply began to pray in the name of Jesus. No loud prayers or anything grand. Just three simple, ordinary women praying in faith to the God who shed His blood for me. They pleaded the blood of Jesus over me and prayed boldly with faith. And God listened. Within the next half an hour, my swelling went down and I was revived to life. I was healed and I knew it was God!

After a few days of getting discharged from the hospital, the old man who was a patient in the adjacent room came to see me. He visited me at my grandmother’s home, ate with us, and saw me play. Before he left, he said, “I saw how this little child was battling for life. That same child is running up and down the stairs and playing like nothing happened. Your prayers were answered. It’s a miracle! Your God answered your prayer and He is truly great!” His words strengthened my faith.

I had heard of God through my family, and  went to church and read the Bible, but this first miracle changed something in me. I realized that God cared about me and that He could answer prayers of ordinary people. I recognized that my life was a gift and I owed it to God. While I was still too young and couldn’t put all this into words, my spirit turned towards God. It was probably my first salvation moment. I had come face to face with the reality of the God who had died for me and who had pulled me out of death. God became real to me. Over the years, I have realized that my first miracle changed the trajectory of my life for good. It set me up to expect miracles when things are impossible. It helped me understand the power of prayer, and the power in the name of Jesus.

I am forever grateful for my two aunts and the grandma who prayed for me that day. If not for their simple yet bold faith, I may not be who I am today. God used them to bring a brand new life for me, both physically and spiritually. What the enemy brought upon me to harm me and kill me, God turned it around for good. Our God is awesome like that!

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16

But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

A Fragrant Worship


A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him. Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. – John 12:2-3 NLT

As I read this passage this morning, something stuck out to me. Martha, as usual, was serving Jesus and all the guests. Lazarus was taking part in the blessing of eating with Jesus and enjoying the fellowship of his guests. But Mary… Mary was busy worshipping Jesus and honoring Jesus. I am sure the food was delicious. With Middle Eastern food, the aroma of the spices must have already filled the room. Also, laughter and joy filled the air. After all, Lazarus, who was dead for four days, had been raised from dead by Jesus. The atmosphere was already thick with hospitality and joy of fellowship, but something superseded them all -the fragrance of worship. Mary’s single act of worship and adoration was more fragrant than the aroma of the food and the celebration of the blessing.

Worship is beautiful and impactful. It touches the heart of God. We can thank people. We can praise people. But we can only worship God. Worship belongs to God alone, the One who created Heaven earth and the One who gives life to all. Do not bow down before anything or anyone else. Fall only at His feet and worship Him with your heart and soul. Worship supersedes everything else.


Your love delights me, my treasure, my bride. Your love is better than wine, your perfume more fragrant than spices. Song of Songs 4:10

How can you bring your fragrant perfume to His feet today? How can you worship? Let me know in the comments.

The Real Treasure

The Real Treasure – ink study


This ink study is based on a dream I had in August. In the dream, I saw many people digging in the night to build a huge structure to house three idols. Men and women were relentlessly digging. I was there to see what kind of work was being done, and as I walked through the construction site, I kept finding large gemstones—treasure that no one noticed or bothered to pick up.
I was so confused. No one cared for the treasure that was lying in plain sight. Then, I finally saw one old man who picked up one large gemstone to inspect.
The next morning, I asked God for the interpretation of the dream, because He is the one who can give dreams and help interpret them accurately. He immediately led me to Isaiah 60:2–3:
“Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you. All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” (NLT)
Don’t miss out on the treasure that is in plain sight. It feels “good” to strive because we feel like we are of some use to the world. We strive because the world tells us to boost our ego through hard labor. Religion tells us to do more, to be more, and to try a little harder.
But Jesus said His burden is light. It doesn’t mean we become lazy goosies; it means we take His lead—we do what He does and rest when He rests. We imitate Him. We learn from Him and we rest in Him.
He is the treasure. He is available in plain sight, willing to give rest to anyone willing to receive it. Just take the treasure and go home. Stop digging and live in rest.

Artist Notes:

I did this sketch with dip pen and ink. The gemstone is done with color pencil. I chose these mediums to keep the simplicity of the call to follow Jesus. The black ink on white paper shows the contrast between light and dark.

Drop the Rituals: What God Really Desires For You

Have you ever wondered what God desires for us in our relationship with Him? I have. In my last three decades of walking with Jesus and learning about Him, I have come to know that Jesus is very simple. He doesn’t expect lofty sacrifices or lengthy rituals to please Him. In fact, He plainly tells in several places throughout the Scriptures that sacrifices and religious rituals aren’t His priority at all. His deepest desire is for us to love Him and know Him. That’s it!

God spoke through the prophet Hosea with these words,

“I want you to show love, not offer sacrifices. I want you to know Me more than I want burnt offerings.” Hosea 6:6

Another version reads “For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”

I am reminded of Jesus’ words to Martha, the sister who was striving so hard to get everything done and please Jesus. Mary (not the mother of Jesus, Martha’s sister) simply sat near Jesus’ feet, listening to Him, showing Him her love. Martha was upset that Mary wasn’t helping her with all the duties of being a host.

“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” – Luke 10:41-42

​Jesus insisted that the only thing that mattered in our relationship with Him was to love God and to know Him.

​God can be known. In fact, He desires to reveal His character and nature to those who desire it. He already revealed His nature through Jesus who was God in the flesh. Jesus was the complete revelation of the character and nature of God. But in your practical day-to-day life, you can still know God deeply and intimately. God desires a personal relationship with us and it is possible because of His love for us. He loved us while we were still sinners and gave Jesus Christ to die for us to forgive our sins. Relationship with God is our legal right as heirs to His kingdom. No one can steal it or take it away from us, except us.

We can sometimes become tangled up in rules, rituals, and expectations that God never wanted. His invitation is simple – just come as you are and rest in His presence. Talk to Him. Ask Him questions. He delights in hearing your voice. Read His written word in the Bible to know Him. That’s the primary way He speaks to me. But then ask for Him to speak to you directly. He speaks even today to those who ask. He speaks differently with every person. But when He speaks, your soul will know Him, and your soul will revive. I have had the joy of hearing God’s voice for so many years now. He speaks when I slow down and listen. When I rush through my day and don’t sit in His presence, I don’t hear Him, and the day feels meaningless. But, when I hear His sweet, still voice, it’s like drinking fresh water that revives my soul. It energizes me. His voice puts vision and purpose in me. He will speak to you too. Simply come into His presence and rest. Leave out the load and burdens of religious rituals and come with the simplicity of Jesus. You will soon begin to see He is the best friend you will ever need.

​“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].” Matthew 11:28

This is Jesus’ invitation and expectation for you,

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Let It Shine

My seven-year-old son came up with the idea for this painting—from the Edison light bulb to the star and the wise men, it was all his idea. I listened to his little heart as Jesus spoke through him.

​“Let it Shine” was the theme for the Christmas service in 2024, and I had the privilege of painting live during the service. The church was filled with light and music as we painted this majestic piece.

​With every Christmas, I have to make a choice: Do I celebrate quietly, or do I go all out with the decorations and festivities? Jesus was born in a humble stable, and humility marked His arrival. His first visitors were shepherds in the field. So, it makes sense to keep it simple.

​However, I cannot ignore the fact that baby Jesus received a King’s welcome. God the Father put on a grand welcome, with a choir of angels singing to the shepherds, sending heaven down to witness this special baby’s arrival. A unique star lit the way for the wise men! God lit up the sky that night and brought light into darkness. The Light of the World, God’s Light, became human to come be with us and show us how God looks and talks and heals.

​Today, we shine that light a little bit every day. So on Christmas, it makes sense to go big!

​Whether you choose to make it grand or keep it simple, here is something to remember: the humble King has arrived. Yes, over 2,000 years back, but also today—in your heart, in your home, in your city, in your country, in this world.

​Heaven declares His arrival, every shining star reminding us that the One who created them all came down to become our neighbor. He is not far away. Heaven has touched earth through Jesus. His voice, through the first cries of a baby, continues to pierce through eternity. His humility, His eternity—they coexist.

​Celebrate how you will, but let the Light of the World light up your darkness and bring hope, life, freedom, and joy!

​Follow the Light of God, like the wise men did. Follow the light to the baby that changed everything. Follow the light leading your way to the Savior of the world. And once you get there, follow Him!


After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. [When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.Matthew 2:9-11 NLT

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A masterwork reflecting more than ten years of refined skill and prayer; your acquisition fuels the mission to reach 50+ countries with the Good News.

Medium: Original Acrylics on Canvas.

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1.5” Gallery-Wrapped Canvas. Ready to hang.

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3 Questions to emotional healing

Everyone believes in something. Beliefs are the fundamental building blocks of our worldview. It defines how we act, think, and speak. There are three fundamental things that determine our perspectives

  • Our beliefs about God
  • Our beliefs about ourselves
  • Our beliefs about the enemy of our soul

Someone might say I don’t believe in a God, and I don’t believe in an enemy and put a larger emphasis on self. They will have an atheistic worldview. Yet another might hold certain beliefs on all three issues, and they will have a different worldview. In the Christian worldview, it is essential to understand the nature of beliefs one has about these three entities. A proper understanding of these three entities helps renew our mind and bring emotional healing. What are your beliefs about God? What are your beliefs about yourself, and what are your beliefs about the enemy of your soul? Answer them honestly, and you will be able to understand why you have certain fears or certain hangups. Our past traumas and experiences can skew our understanding of these three entities, but it is never too late to gain a fresh understanding.

We are emotional beings, and our emotional healing comes from walking in freedom. However, true freedom comes only through truth. We often have a partial understanding of truth and sometimes even get deceived in understanding the truth. I have personally experienced this disconnect often. One thing that has helped me to recover emotionally, time after time, is to consider the truthfulness of my beliefs about God, myself, and the enemy(Satan). My reference point is always the Bible. The Bible is God’s Word, alive today, and fully able to breathe life into us. I replace the lies I have come to believe about the 3 entities with what the Bible tells about them. The goal is to replace any lies with the truth of God’s Word.

Here is a sample of what it looks like when I consider the 3 questions:

What does the Bible tell me about God’s character?  “The Bible says He is compassionate, slow to anger, full of mercy. He is just and will do justice. He is righteous, and there is no darkness in Him. He doesn’t want anyone to perish. He came to give abundant life. He loves people, and He died for the whole world.  The blood of Jesus is powerful. He is for me and not against me. He is sovereign, and He sees everything. He will never leave me nor forsake me. He cares about every detail of my life. Nothing is impossible for Him. He Heals. He brings life.”

What does the Bible tell about me? “I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am loved, redeemed, and chosen. I am forgiven. I am a Child of God, a princess in His kingdom. I am a royal priesthood. I am celebrated. I am unique. I am a city on the hill top. I am the salt of the world and a light of the world. I am an ambassador of reconciliation. I am a vessel filled with God’s glory. I am the temple of the Holy Spirit.”

What does the Bible tell about Satan, the enemy of my soul? Once again, use the Bible to answer this question, but this time, I also remind myself of the antidote. “He comes to steal, kill and destroy, but Jesus came to give abundant life so I will have abundant life. He is the accusor, but my sins are forgiven by the blood of Jesus. He is a liar and the father of lies, but Jesus is truth, God’s truth has set me free, and I don’t have to believe in the lies of the enemy. He roars around, waiting to devour anyone, so stay alert and resist the devil, and  he will flee. Spiritual battle is real, but He who is with me is greater than he that is of the world. “

Renewing your mind like this is important to break free from the lies of the enemy. It will help with aligning your mind and emotions with God’s perfect will for your life. This is not a one-time process. This can be an ongoing rhythm in your life, taking account of the lies and replacing them with the truth of God’s Word.

What do I do if I don’t know verses from the Bible?

Start small. Find one verse for each of the 3 entities and begin there. We all have to start somewhere. If you have a specific fear, grief, or trauma that you want to overcome, find a verse for that specific issue. Google them to begin with, but then go to the actual Bible and read them out loud, and commit to memory. It is okay if you can’t remember the exact words. Just try to  remember the core meaning and purpose of the verse. Use it every time you want to renew your mind. Expand as you go. The easiest way to remember God’s Word is to spend some time with God and His words every day. The Holy Spirit of God is your friend. Ask for His help. Build that into your daily rhythm. This is equivalent to feeding your soul with food. Just as your physical body needs food, your emotional and spiritual body needs soul food. This will dramatically shift your life. Reach out to me or another trusted, biblically rooted friend if you need help.

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2

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