Unreasonable Resolution

Resolution: the act of solving a problem; the end of all disputes.
Eliminating any lingering shade of doubt over your mind or heart, leaving nothing left to second-guessing where we stand before God.

Romans 5 Faith Brings Joy
Therefore since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith God has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. 1-2

And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. 9-10

Ephesians 6
Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. […] In addition to these hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 13, 16

The shield is our joy that we carry as a direct result of our faith in Christ.
“Hope will heal your mind.” Dissipate the weight of negative illusions your mind brings to your heart by remembering hope. By being hopeful. By hoping for good. By expecting good. By remembering promises. By remembering God’s sovereignty in bringing his dreams for your life to pass. Remember his fellowship, his nearness that Christ has brought us into. Remember his favor, his peace, and his fun. His steadfast goodness in covenant with us, remains our portion in any storm, real or unreal.

Romans 4
Oh what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sins are put out of sight. Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of sin. 7-8

Our record has been expunged, as if it did not exist, no longer bearing the guilt of past offenses.

Remember the joy of your salvation and extinguish, resist, that which comes against that joy in your heart and mind. Defend the joy that Christ has deposited in your heart. Wear a helmet of hope over your mind. And enjoy your day going about life with Him.

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